On Quitting

by Kris Pitcher

Dear Quitter,

Quitters never win, and winners never quit. That being said, people quit all the time. Winners quit, quitters quit. People quit. I would prefer you didn't quit. I know you could keep going. But let's break this down.

If you want to quit and you need a reason, don't look any further than the end of your nose. The people around you are on to you. I'm on to you. We can hear your excuses. We're not biting!

You're on your own if you want out. Just say the word. Quitting is up to you. Stop looking at your watch, your wallet, and most of all stop looking around at the rest of us.

We're not going to let you off the hook. There is no hook. There's just you. You. You who's come so far. There's just you who has done so much work and made so many successful changes. There's just you who has made progress in ways that cannot be measured.

There's just you who feels better than ever. There is just you who has made remarkable steps toward a healthier lifestyle. There is just you who is not a quitter.

It's all up to you. And I know there's a lot resting on your shoulders in this decision...on quitting. The rest is up to you.