Chris Brogan

Refusing Mediocrity Through Everyday Exit Decisions

Still, there’s a tension: refusal to settle can slide into chronic dissatisfaction. The antidote is clarifying criteria—what “right” means for you—so exits are principled rather than reactive. A simple rule is to decide in advance what signals count as deal-breakers and what discomfort counts as growth. Finally, Brogan’s advice becomes constructive when paired with a replacement plan: leave the bad book for a better one, the wrong restaurant for nourishment, the wrong path for a truer direction. The goal isn’t endless abandoning; it’s making room for what you’re actually trying to become. [...]