Comments on: I Quit… http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/ Leading Remarkable Women to Uncommon Success Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:25:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: janepollak http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/#comment-2139 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:55:16 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2027#comment-2139 @Wendy
Thanks for mentioning the “should” word. We ‘good girls’ are so prone to acting out of obligation rather than passion or authenticity. I’m at the point in my life and career that that no longer holds any attraction for me.

]]> By: Wendy http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/#comment-2131 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:07:59 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2027#comment-2131 Jane, I loved this post…..I am learning more and more as I grow older, and lean towards things that I love, that my body/heart is always telling me what to do. When I follow this, life is so much better, and I am happier.
The conflict often comes when, like you had, it is a business issue or something that you feel you “should” be doing.
It takes a lot of courage to quit…but it shows a strong heart.

I also think a lot of what women do in business is done better when we are authentic and it seems like this is what you were sensing – that it wasn’t who you were and you couldn’t connect in a positive way.

It’s reassuring to know we are always learning.
Thank you, Jane.

]]> By: Linda De Leon http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/#comment-2128 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:18:17 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2027#comment-2128 You were wise to follow your intuition which resides in the body as well as the mind! As an Alexander Teacher, I am frequently seeing students who must learn to sense the conflict when it occurs as you so wisely did. What you did takes a high degree of self-knowledge and honesty as many sometimes people have been known to quit for the wrong reasons and later regretted their actions. Bravo Jane! Linda Anne De Leon

]]> By: Jennifer Covello http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/#comment-2125 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:41:52 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2027#comment-2125 Hi Jane,
Thank you so much for this posting. After being laid off, I got involved in so many groups since I had “so much time” on my hands. It has taken me a while to realize that “doing” is not “being”. Recognizing that ‘being’ rather than ‘doing[‘ is closer to authenticity has helped me make some tough choices about how I spend my time and with whom. Plus it feels great to say ‘no’!

]]> By: Brooke Feder http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/#comment-2124 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:20:47 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2027#comment-2124 Congratulations Jane! A very wise business coach I worked with (ahem, ahem), taught me an incredible lesson, and did so with my closet of all places! The lesson is that when you clear out the things in your life that aren’t working optimally or making you fully happy, that you effectively create space that will inevitably be filled by those things, events and people that make you tremendously happy, successful, energized and vibrant. Thank you for a wonderful life lesson, and for listening to your own sage counsel.
Brooke

]]> By: Linda Varone http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/#comment-2122 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:01:25 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2027#comment-2122 Thanks for a great message. It is all to easy to follow where our heads tell us is the “smart” way. Checking in with yourself and let your heart (or gut in my case) lead the way.

]]> By: janepollak http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/#comment-2118 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:19:47 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2027#comment-2118 @Beva
Thank you for this perspective. It’s a great re-frame and positive way of holding my actions.

@Prill
I love ‘first responders!’ It gives our physical reactions the attention they deserve. “Listen to me, Head! This is your body speaking, and I don’t like this!” Where are the EMT’s?! Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Prill Boyle http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/#comment-2116 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:32:06 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2027#comment-2116 Hi Jane! Couldn’t agree more. Life is precious, not to be squandered. Every day counts. Every breath. Trite phrases, I know. But as anyone on the cusp of death understands, these aren’t just words. No one gives us an instruction book when we’re born. Our bodies and our hearts are the only compasses we’ve got. They’re our first responders, letting us know if we’re on track or not. Bravo for bravely listening to yours! –Prill

]]> By: Beva http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/#comment-2115 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:02:30 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2027#comment-2115 You are an inspiration to all who know you and your continued growth and willingness to share what you are learning is such a gift. I want to offer an expanded thought on your post – perhaps just a reframe of “quitting.” The experience you shared suggests that you re-evaluated a commitment because it was not working for you – and you decided to change directions, not quit. If you had quit, then you would have given up on your quest for living an authentic life, not listened to what your body was telling you, and remained in a situation that was not working for you. A little bit of a paradox?!

]]> By: janepollak http://janepollakblog.com/2010/02/08/i-quit/#comment-2109 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:59:48 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2027#comment-2109 @Janet
Thank you! I know how well you think out all your decisions, so appreciate your nod on this.

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