Have you ever had difficulty quitting something but it was a great decision?

Our reader poll today asks: Have you ever had difficulty quitting something but found it was a great decision?

– Yes — I’ve left something I liked, but it turned out great in the end: 81%
– Yes — I’ve left something I liked, but it was the wrong decision to leave: 9%
– No — I’ve never quit anything, although I probably should have: 9%
– No — I’ve never quit, and that’s always been the right choice: 1%

Close one door and open another. It’s not easy leaving something you enjoy but there are those times you absolutely need to. Whether it’s a job, a role, or an interest, walking away from something that’s no longer right for you can be a frightening proposition. But when you know it’s the right thing to do, rest easy knowing that many others have left things before you only to find things worked out great. See these poll results for evidence. So, be deliberate and thoughtful but do make your decision and move on. Great new things are awaiting!

Do you agree with these poll results? Let us know in the comments below!

– Mike Figliuolo at thoughtLEADERS, LLC

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These results were originally a SmartPulse poll in SmartBrief on Leadership which tracks feedback from more than 200,000 business leaders. Get smarter on leadership and sign up for the SmartBrief on Leadership e-newsletter.