In this Shop Talk, we reflect on a simple question that can haunt all of this: What do we need to quit so our best work can truly live?

Featuring Erik Løkkesmoe's powerful essay "I Quit," Coach Bill explores the things that quietly pull us away from meaningful work—chasing applause, feeding the algorithm, climbing ladders, waiting for permission, and letting urgency replace purpose. Sometimes the most important step forward isn't doing more—it's having the courage to let something die.

Check out Erik’s Substack here 

In this Shop Talk, we reflect on a simple question that can haunt all of this: What do we need to quit so our best work can truly live?
Featuring Erik L&oslash;kkesmoe's powerful essay "I Quit,"&nbsp;Coach Bill explores the things that quietly pull us away from meaningful work&mdash;chasing applause, feeding the algorithm, climbing ladders, waiting for permission, and letting urgency replace purpose. Sometimes the most important step forward isn't doing more&mdash;it's having the courage to let something die.
Check out Erik&rsquo;s Substack <a href="https://idlewildis.substack.com/" data-outlook-id="8a654151-840a-4fdb-9c8d-8286a9e9af3b">here</a>&nbsp;

Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding “hey, I can help.” Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday.  

Our country&rsquo;s&nbsp;problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by&nbsp;An Army of Normal Folks just deciding &ldquo;hey, I can help.&rdquo; Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Army of Normal Folks

The Paradox of Quitting—So That Your Work Can Live

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