The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Quitting Expert: Sunk Costs Are Keeping You TRAPPED, Quit Before AI Comes! | Seth Godin

August 10, 2026·1h 53m·7-min readsoloself improvement
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The key to overcoming stuckness is not relentless persistence, but recognizing when to quit by identifying the difference between a temporary dip and a dead-end cul-de-sac. True progress comes from choosing purpose with intention, serving a specific audience, and embracing the discomfort

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Seth Godin

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Seth GodinMichael JordanWarren BuffettMark TwainSteve Jobs

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The Knotby Seth GodinThe Dipby Seth Godin

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Career DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipHabitsLeadershipMarketingPersonal FinanceProductivitySelf Improvement

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