The Dip

A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

Hardcover, 80 pages

English language

Published May 10, 2007 by Portfolio Hardcover.

ISBN:
978-1-59184-166-1
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3 stars (19 reviews)

The old saying is wrong—winners do quit, and quitters do win.Every new project (or job, or hobby, or company) starts out exciting and fun. Then it gets harder and less fun, until it hits a low point—really hard, and not much fun at all.And then you find yourself asking if the goal is even worth the hassle. Maybe you're in a Dip—a temporary setback that will get better if you keep pushing. But maybe it's really a Cul-de-Sac, which will never get better, no matter how hard you try.According to bestselling author Seth Godin, what really sets superstars apart from everyone else is the ability to escape dead ends quickly, while staying focused and motivated when it really counts.Winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt—until they commit to beating the right Dip for the right reasons. In fact, winners seek out the Dip. They realize that the bigger …

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3 stars

Fast read, well written.
You need know when to hold em and know when to fold em!

Are you in a dip, cul-de-sac, or a cliff?
Most of us quit to soon but then again we should quit often.
Knowing when to quit is the trick.

The goal is to be #1 in the world at something. It can be a very small niche, but you have to be the best in the world. Otherwise quit.

I heard this advice a few years ago when I thought was on that path, then I didn't following at suffered the cul-de-sac.

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Subjects

  • Applied Psychology
  • Business & Economics
  • Business / Economics / Finance
  • Business/Economics
  • Motivational
  • Skills
  • Time Management
  • Business & Economics / Motivational
  • Self-actualization (Psychology)
  • Success
  • Success in business

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