Intro: You’re Closer Than You Think
There’s a moment most people never see—
the moment right before the breakthrough.
That moment feels heavy.
You’re tired.
You’re frustrated.
You’re asking, “What’s the point of trying again?”
But what if the next call, the next post, the next attempt…
is the one that changes everything?
So many dreams die not because they were impossible,
but because someone stopped one try too soon.
This is your reminder: quitting is not your option.
You have another try in you.
And that “one more try” might be the one that opens the door you’ve been praying for.
Let’s talk about how to tap into that power and keep going when everything in you wants to stop.
1. Remember Why You Started
When you want to quit, your “why” gets blurry.
You see the struggle, not the reason.
Ask yourself:
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Why did I start this journey in the first place?
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Who am I doing this for—myself, my family, my future?
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What will my life look like if I don’t follow through?
📝 Tip:
Write down your “why” on your phone or on a sticky note:
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“I’m doing this so my kids see what’s possible.”
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“I’m doing this so I never have to go back to that life.”
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“I’m doing this so I can finally be proud of myself.”
Every time you feel like quitting, read it out loud.
Your “why” will remind you that pain is temporary, but purpose is long-term.
2. Shrink the Step, Not the Dream
Sometimes you don’t need a new dream—
you just need a smaller step.
We get overwhelmed because we’re trying to do everything at once:
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Build the whole business in a month
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Change our body in two weeks
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Fix years of habits in a weekend
That pressure makes quitting look like peace.
Instead, ask:
“What is one small thing I can do today that moves me forward?”
🧩 Tip: Break it down
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Instead of “write a book,” do “write one page.”
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Instead of “get fit,” do “walk 10–15 minutes.”
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Instead of “change my life,” do “change my morning.”
You don’t have to do it all.
You just have to do one more small step—again and again.
3. Treat Failure as Feedback, Not a Final Grade
One of the biggest reasons we quit is shame.
We tried, it didn’t work, and now we feel embarrassed.
But listen:
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A failed attempt doesn’t mean you are a failure.
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It means you just found one way that didn’t work.
Les Brown says, “If you fall down, make sure you fall on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up.”
🔁 Tip: Ask better questions after a setback
Instead of:
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“Why am I so bad at this?”
Ask:
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“What can I learn from this?”
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“What will I do differently next time?”
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“What did this teach me about myself, my audience, my strategy?”
Failure is a teacher.
If you listen to it, your next try will be smarter, stronger, and more effective.
4. Borrow Strength When You Don’t Feel Strong
There will be days you don’t feel motivated.
That doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re human.
On those days, you don’t quit.
You borrow strength:
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From God
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From mentors and speakers
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From friends who believe in you
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From your past self who already survived so much
🎧 Tip: Build a “Don’t Quit” toolkit
Create a playlist or list of:
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Motivational talks (Les Brown, etc.)
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Scriptures or affirmations
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Screenshots of encouraging messages
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Photos that remind you why you’re pushing
When your mind says, “I can’t,”
play something that answers back, “Oh yes, you can.”
5. Stop Comparing Your Chapter 2 to Someone Else’s Chapter 20
Nothing kills motivation like comparison.
You see:
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Their followers
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Their views
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Their success
And you think, “Why even try? I’ll never be them.”
But you don’t see:
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Their tears
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Their late nights
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Their years of “no”
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Their “one more try” moments
📉 Tip: Refocus on your own lane
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Limit how often you scroll other people’s wins when you’re feeling low.
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Track your own progress instead:
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“Last month I was scared to post. Now I’ve posted 10 times.”
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“I used to have no plan. Now I have a routine.”
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Your job is not to be better than them.
Your job is to be better than the you who wanted to give up.
6. Decide That Quitting Is Off the Table
When quitting is an option, your mind will always flirt with it.
You don’t have to know how everything will work out.
But you can decide:
“I might cry, I might rest, I might move slow—but I’m not quitting.”
🧠 Tip: Make a “No Quit” agreement with yourself
Say it out loud:
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“I will adjust, but I will not abandon my calling.”
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“I will rest, but I will not retreat.”
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“This may take longer than I thought, but I’m still in it.”
Write it down:
“I commit to giving one more try—every time I feel like stopping.”
That decision makes you dangerous to doubt, fear, and failure.
Conclusion: Your Breakthrough May Be One Try Away
Think about how many people stopped just one step before:
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The yes
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The open door
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The viral moment
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The right connection
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The answered prayer
You are not going to be one of those people.
You have survived too much, cried too many tears, and come too far to let quitting be your story now.
Your destiny is bigger than this season of frustration.
Your future is bigger than today’s tiredness.
So when your mind says, “Just quit,”
you answer back:
“No. I’ve got one more try in me.”
And after that try,
if you’re still breathing,
you’ve got one more.
That’s how people win.
Not because they never felt like quitting—
but because they kept getting up one more time.
You’re closer than you think.
Don’t stop now. 💪✨