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The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett · August 10, 2026 · 1h 53m

The Quitting Expert: Quit NOW Before AI Makes The Choice For You, This Is a Superpower! | Seth Godin

Seth Godin

Bestselling author Seth Godin discusses why perfectionism keeps people stuck, the strategic skill of knowing when to quit, and why consistency beats authenticity. He explains how the sunk cost fallacy traps people in dead-end paths, and why aiming for 'good enough' is often more effective than striving for perfection. Godin offers frameworks for getting unstuck and choosing yourself when the system won't.

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Being 'Good Enough' Is Better Than Being the Best00:02:11
Seth Godin explains that aiming for 'good enough' allows action and learning, while perfectionism leads to paralysis.
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Quitting Is a Strategic Superpower01:08:58
Knowing when to quit is a learnable skill that separates successful people from those who stay stuck in dead ends.
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The Sunk Cost Fallacy Keeps You Stuck00:47:25
The sunk cost fallacy makes people irrationally continue investing in failing projects because they've already spent time or money.
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Highlights

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Consistency Matters More Than Authenticity
Seth Godin argues that showing up consistently is more valuable than being 'authentic' in every moment.
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Trying to Please Everyone Means No One Notices You
Attempting to appeal to everyone dilutes your message and guarantees you'll be ignored.
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References

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The Knot — Seth Godin (2026) — Upcoming book, to be published in September
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