QUIT

Entering a new calendar year gives us an opportunity to assess what we'll prioritize moving forward and how we'll change our habits and practices in order to become more effective and productive leaders.

As we determine our areas of focus necessary to nail our strategic priorities, we must remember that what we say "no" to and are willing to walk away from is just as important as what we run towards.

Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke provides helpful wisdom on this topic...

• “While grit can get you to stick to hard things that are worthwhile, grit can also get you to stick to hard things that are no longer worthwhile. The trick is figuring out the difference.”

• “Success does not lie in sticking to things. It lies in picking the right things to stick to and quitting the rest.”

• “The sooner you figure out that you should walk away, the sooner you can switch to something better. And the sooner that happens, the more resources you’re saving, which you can then devote to more fruitful endeavors.”

• “Be picky about what you stick to.”

I find this is a good time to reflect back on the last 12 months and ask: What have I been spending time on where I don't add unique value? Then have the discipline to “quit” those things moving forward!