It can be hard to move on from a project, idea, or goal, here’s a simple process to help you decide if it’s time
Not too long ago, I wrote about the science-backed key to achieving your goals–to resist the human tendency to throw in the towel too soon when we fail to achieve an interim goal. Understanding how to push through fear of failure is critical for this as well.
But when is it time to actually move on from a goal? When is it time to actually throw in the towel or at least adjust course dramatically?
That’s a tougher question.
The key is to have a simple method focused on just a few key elements. I offer that process here.
You should move on from that idea/project/goal if these things are true:
2. Opportunity cost is too high
When fixing the idea, reiterating it, overhauling it becomes so time and resource-intensive that you can’t get to other mission-critical things, it might be time to walk away.
3. Interest is waning
In your heart of hearts, when you’re honest with yourself, even though you’ve put so much into it, are you no longer as passionate about the idea? If not, it makes it very hard to usher it to true success.
4. Risk is greater than the reward
It’s hard to say goodbye.
Use this simple test to help determine if it’s time.
Source: e27
