Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney

The Surprising Truth About Quitting

Anne Bonney Season 17 Episode 393

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What do a rock-and-roll roadie, a resilience researcher, and a CPA-turned-yogi have in common?

More than you think.

At first glance, June's guests seemed to disagree completely. 

  • Amy Vetter embraced reinvention.
  • Scott Scovill preached tenacity. 
  • Courtney Clark advocated quitting. 

But when I looked closer, I realized they were all teaching the same lesson:

Don't quit because it's hard. Quit because it's wrong.

In this month's wrap-up episode, I connect the dots between three incredible conversations and explore what turned out to be the difference between giving up on a dream and giving up on a plan.

You'll discover:
• Why persistence and adaptability are partners, not opposites
• The difference between a goal and a plan
• How fear disguises itself in different ways but can always get in the way
• Why success is more like dancing than walking (hence the name of this podcast!)

If you've ever wondered whether you should keep pushing, change direction, or completely reinvent your approach, this episode will help you find the sweet spot between grit and flexibility.

  


Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.