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Quitting

When It Is Weakness, When It Is Wisdom, and Why Discernment Matters

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Daniel Scott
Jan 20, 2026
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Every year, the second Friday of January earns an uncomfortable title. National Quitters Day. It marks the moment when most people abandon the goals they set with conviction just days earlier.

By January 9, 2026, motivation fades. Discipline feels heavy. Reality pushes back. And quitting starts to feel reasonable.

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