Jack’s Undergraduate Empowerment - Empowering Undergraduates

169. ARE THERE CONSEQUENCES OR IMPLICATIONS OF GIVING UP? https://amzn.to/3SbmAKi Every college student experiences times when giving up seems like the easiest solution due to frustration and tiredness. However, the short-term respite that stopping offers, is frequently outweighed by the long-term effects. You can overcome obstacles and maintain your motivation by being aware of these ramifications. You lose the opportunity to succeed when you give up on a goal. For example, quitting a challenging course could save you stress right away, but it can also limit your future possibilities or cause you to graduate later than expected. Every time you give up, you teach yourself that it is okay to give up, which over time can make you less resilient. Your confidence is also impacted when you give up. When a goal is abandoned, the regret usually persists, causing self-doubt and fear of new endeavours. On the other side, despite imperfect results, overcoming obstacles imparts important le...