Episode 199: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada take a closer look at quitting, not as a failure, but as a potentially wise — and even ethical — choice.
Using as a starting point, the two explore how our cultural celebration of grit and perseverance can trap us in situations that no longer serve us, whether it’s a dead-end job, a one-sided relationship or even a volunteer commitment that has become unsustainable.
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They tackle the tricky distinction between persistence and stubbornness, and examine the ethical trade-offs that come with staying vs. leaving. Drawing on examples from professional sports, personal stories and real-life career dilemmas, the hosts ask: ?
The episode also explores how quitting decisions affect others, how to have ethical conversations about leaving and why walking away can sometimes be the most honest and self-aware choice.
About the hosts
 is a digital strategist with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the  in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is also the author ofÂ
Scott Rada is a digital strategist with Lee Enterprises.
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