Why the heck don’t we do it? One reason is that we all think we know where grit comes from—and, as you’ll find out in this chapter, we’re wrong. The second reason is that while grit can produce success, there’s a whole other side to the story that no parent tells their children and no teacher tells their students: sometimes quitting is the smartest choice. And giving up, when done right, can make you a huge success too.
