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Don't Settle: On Persistence and Following Your Dreams
32:12 - 49:00 (16:48)
Debbie Millman reflects on her personal experiences with settling and persisting in pursuing her dreams. She shares insights on the importance of recognizing when to abandon a failing idea and the power of perseverance in the face of rejection.
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The success of an idea relies on identifying its metrics, meeting those metrics, and recognizing when something is not working even after a persistent effort.
32:12 - 35:48 (03:36)
Summary
The success of an idea relies on identifying its metrics, meeting those metrics, and recognizing when something is not working even after a persistent effort.
ChapterDon't Settle: On Persistence and Following Your Dreams
Episode#254: When to Quit - Lessons from World-Class Entrepreneurs, Investors, Authors, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the speaker shares his thoughts on knowing when to abandon a project that is failing, both personally and professionally, and the importance of recognizing when to pivot towards a new direction.
35:48 - 37:28 (01:39)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker shares his thoughts on knowing when to abandon a project that is failing, both personally and professionally, and the importance of recognizing when to pivot towards a new direction.
ChapterDon't Settle: On Persistence and Following Your Dreams
Episode#254: When to Quit - Lessons from World-Class Entrepreneurs, Investors, Authors, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Debbie Millman shares her experience of chasing a dream career and succumbing to conformity with her job choices.
37:28 - 43:19 (05:51)
Summary
Debbie Millman shares her experience of chasing a dream career and succumbing to conformity with her job choices. She emphasizes the importance of having personal beliefs and meaningful contributions to make while pursuing what you love and determining your metrics for success.
ChapterDon't Settle: On Persistence and Following Your Dreams
Episode#254: When to Quit - Lessons from World-Class Entrepreneurs, Investors, Authors, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In the face of rejection, persisting is the key to achieving your dreams.
43:19 - 47:13 (03:54)
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In the face of rejection, persisting is the key to achieving your dreams. If you're doing what it takes to make your heart sing, never ever give up, because it's not a failure until you accept defeat.
ChapterDon't Settle: On Persistence and Following Your Dreams
Episode#254: When to Quit - Lessons from World-Class Entrepreneurs, Investors, Authors, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Adam Robinson discusses the importance of knowing when to quit in various aspects of life such as jobs, relationships, and dreams.
47:13 - 49:00 (01:47)
Summary
Adam Robinson discusses the importance of knowing when to quit in various aspects of life such as jobs, relationships, and dreams. He challenges the romanticization of persistence and offers insight on evaluating the situation to determine whether to continue or quit.