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What does it mean?
Stopping something unhelpful is not quitting; it is mature growth.
In plain terms
Stopping things that don't help is growing up, not quitting.
What can you take from it?
Letting go of what hurts is a sign of maturity.

Where it applies

  • habits
  • relationships
  • careers

Putting it to work

  • evaluate what serves you
  • practice healthy detachment

Questions to consider

  • What do you need to let go of?
  • How do you define maturity?

Another view

Sometimes persistence is also valuable.

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