Quitters never prosper.
The easiest thing in the world to do is to quit. That’s why so many people do it. I quit once before at track practice during my junior year at West Chester University. I was immature and in that pathetic moment, I’ve never felt smaller at any other point. Can you imagine how deflating it is to be a liar and a quitter in the same moment?
It took me years to settle that score and overcome that lousy day. When things get rough, you’ve only got two choices: fight or quit. Fighters push through. Quitters give up and end up going nowhere fast.
Most people pick quitting. The moment things get uncomfortable, they fold. But if you want to succeed in fitness, business, or life, quitting is not an option.
Lesson Learned
As a coach, I’ve seen both sides.
I’ve seen people push through injuries, setbacks, and slow progress, and then come back stronger than ever. And I’ve seen others quit after one bad month, one missed lift, or one failed plan.
The difference isn’t talent. It’s mindset. Fighters keep showing up while quitters walk away and cover their tracks with excuses. When you look in the mirror, the reflection staring back at you is the real reason for your success or your failure.
When things aren’t working out, it may require you to make some changes. It’s ok to take a different route. I’ve had to do that in natural bodybuilding and my gym business. But to completely quit when you get knocked down guarantees that you will fail.
Why Quitting Doesn’t Work
Quitting doesn’t just kill goals in the gym. It bleeds into everything.
A quitter in training will usually quit in athletics, business, competition, and relationships. But hard times are a part of the process. Fighting through them builds toughness and character. Quitting reveals who you are.
Here’s where I see people tap out when they shouldn’t:
- Fitness: Many people expect to look like a fitness model in a year. The reality is that building a phenomenal physique takes years of hard training, proper nutrition, discipline, and consistency.
- Competition: Some athletes get cut from a team or lose a natural bodybuilding show and disappear forever. Even Michael Jordan got cut in high school. He didn’t quit, and that made all the difference on his journey to the top.
- Comparisons: Many people see someone else progressing faster and lose heart. But progress looks different for everyone. If you’re inconsistent with training, nutrition, and recovery, you can’t expect results.
- Business: Most new business owners expect instant success. If your business doesn’t make great money in year one, welcome to the club, bro. You don’t quit. You adjust your plan, work smarter, and keep grinding.
The Last Rep
Whatever your goals are, quitting cannot be an option.
This life is one shot. You don’t want to sit in a stadium full of regrets because you tapped out when things got tough.
Stay focused and keep fighting. Winners embrace the hustle while quitters fake the hustle and never prosper. If you want to develop the mindset to never give up, my 21-Day Fit program is the ideal starting point for you.
I’ll holla at you next time.
The People’s Trainer & Barber,
Fitman x Fademan
