Perseverance: How to Know If It's Time to Quit
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Over the last two years, there has been a great buzz about 37-year-old tennis phenom Serena Williams. Williams has 23 Grand Slam titles and a dominant career, ranked number one for 319 weeks over 15 years. In 2017, Williams gave birth to her first daughter. Many wondered how motherhood would affect her career. Would she return with the same fight? Would she return at all? Williams roared back to the semi-final of the 2018 U.S. Open and quickly regained top 10 rankings. Fans worldwide were inspired by her courage and moved by her transparency about her struggles. Faced with a Crossroads In life, you will face discouragement, wondering, "Is it time to quit? Should I alter my path or press on through resistance?" On one hand, redirecting can be wise, helping you avoid harm or consider better alternatives. Conversely, quitting might weaken your character or prevent you from realizing an achievement that's closer than you think. Walter Mallory, an ass