I’ve never understood why quitting is seen as the act of an arch coward. When in reality it takes far more courage to leave a place on the early side, than to wait until they drag you out of the party using a rented “Jaws of Life.” I’m sure it’s the type of contraption readily available at your nearest Home Depot. Anyone can get pulled over by the cops for driving recklessly, while only exceptional people pull themselves over, slam themselves on the hood of a car, and write themselves a hefty ticket.
Talking to yourself is all well and good, but talking back to yourself is where things start to get interesting.
There are many people out there doing a bad job, but sticking out because society tells them they aren’t allowed to get off the ride. It’s not true.
Many years ago, in the prime of high school fencing career, I noticed a freshman having a particularly unhappy time on the team. You’d think it would be impossible to dislike sanctioned schoolyard swordplay, but some people simply aren’t cut out for it. As a keen empath, I found the young lady and told her that she ought to consider hanging up her blades and calling it quits. Why pursue something, a game no less, that wasn’t remotely enjoyable?
Same goes for elected officials. Being president or prime minister should be, first and foremost, fun. That’s the point, really. To have a great time and make lots of memories. Put your feet up on your desk and not worry about anyone coming in to say “excuse me, but you can’t put your feet there.” It’s why I respect people who give up easily.
Impostor theory is only a theory. But in practice, lots of us are bona fide impostors. The thing is, you'll only know that if we quit.
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