In today's episode, I delve into the tricky subject of quitting versus persevering. I can't stress enough how crucial it is to understand the fine lines and nuances that come with the decision to quit something. Throughout my life, I've had my own struggles with quitting, so I'm coming from a place of personal experience.

I've spent time analyzing my own patterns of quitting and have realized the pitfalls of what I call the 'reinforcement theory of quitting.' Basically, every time you quit and feel relief, it becomes easier to quit the next time you face difficulty. That's why it's so important to make decisions based on objective data and not just emotional reactions or impulses.

To help you with this dilemma, I offer three barometers you can use to evaluate whether you should quit or keep going:

1. Imagine a future version of yourself. Would that future 'you' regret giving up?

2. Start whatever you're contemplating and evaluate your emotional and rational responses as you go along....

If you are new to the fitness and wellness space or just starting your own business, this episode might be for you.

Today our guest is Edmonton, Alberta based, Chris Liddle. What stands out most about Chris is how he has leveraged his personality and authentic presence on social media to not only grow his professional network in ways that have benefited his personal development but also to connect with new clients and have strong connections in remote coaching.

Chris is a very values-based coach that cares deeply about the people he works with and models himself after mentors who lead by example. There will be a lot you may relate to in this episode but the thing that might stand out to you most is that while it feels good to impress your colleagues, at the end of the day the person you owe your energy to is your clients and the people who support you directly.

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