Hello, host.
I'm happy to help and I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Reading the question, I can see how the poster is feeling. I want to give them a hug.
Before we get to the original poster's question, we need to talk about two concepts: fact judgment and value judgment. Fact judgment is like taking an exam. There's a right answer. If you ask how tall you are, we can measure you and give you an answer.
But when it comes to value judgments, there's no one right answer. For instance, if I say you're too tall, that's a value judgment.
This is a value judgment because everyone has a different idea of what tall is.
First, I want to explain these two concepts to the poster so that they understand that our answers are based on our own understanding, experience, and values. The perspective, direction, and train of thought of the answers are just meant to provide the poster with a tour. I hope the poster will not regard our answers as the standard ones.
The questioner's problem is very interesting and represents the doubts of most of us. Do you remember the famous prayer? We need the courage to change what we can, the mind to accept what we can't, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Please show us the way. Do you see the point here? If we can change it, we should stick with it. If we can't change it, we should move on. But when should we persevere and when should we give up? This is something that requires wisdom, and there is probably no standard answer.
So, what's my take on this? If you were to ask me, hypothetically speaking, if there were a God who could grant any wish, what would you do? Do you have an answer?
What would you say? A classical teacher shared his insights as a career coach at this year's Be Yourself Festival.
A good career—an ideal career—should be like this: ideal career = trend * advantage. Trends are a big deal, but in the situation described by the original poster, I think it's about finding your own advantages. What are natural advantages? They're things we find easier to do than others. So at this time, you don't know, so you just have to try.
In the book Vision, which helps young people choose a career, the author says that when you're unsure of your direction, you should try part-time jobs, volunteering, and visiting as many industries as you can. The easy ones are one thing, and the other is what you're interested in. Your interest is worth more than the easy ones.
This brings us back to the big question in life: Who am I and what kind of person do I want to be? I believe that if something is difficult but you are interested in it and are willing to persevere, it may be your calling.
Of course, if it's easy for you and you really like it, that's the best. But if it's difficult and you're not willing to give it up, then that's what you should stick with. What you should give up is something you liked at first but then came to dislike and find difficult to do.
To put it simply, there are things you know are difficult but you're not willing to give up, and there are things that are simple but you're not interested in. These are the things you need to give up.
In other words, stick to what you love and give up what you don't like. It's a bit like falling in love. There are some people who look good, but they're not your type, and there are some people who are average, but they're your type, and you'll choose them.
I hope this helps. Everyone wants to be seen, to get feedback from the host and other people with a connection, and to get attention and praise (which are useful).


Comments
I can totally relate to that. It's all about listening to yourself genuinely. If you feel the activity no longer excites you or aligns with your goals, it might be a sign to move on. But if you're just facing temporary challenges, pushing through could lead to growth.
Quitting is not always negative; sometimes it's strategic. When you realize something isn't for you, staying too long can drain your resources and time. Cutting losses early means acknowledging when something isn't working and having the courage to redirect those efforts elsewhere.
It's important to assess why you want to quit. Are you avoiding discomfort or have you truly lost interest? If it's discomfort, maybe give it a bit more time. But if your heart's not in it, it's okay to let go. There's no point in forcing yourself into activities that don't bring you joy or benefit.
Reflecting on my own experiences, I've found that setting clear goals at the start can help. If you know what you want to achieve from an activity, it becomes easier to decide whether quitting is giving up or simply moving towards a better fit for your aspirations.