There comes a point in every journey where giving up feels easier than going on.
You’re tired.
You’re stretched.
The numbers don’t add up, the energy is gone, and the dream that once lit you up now feels heavy, even burdensome.
And in those moments, the temptation is loud:
“Maybe this just isn’t meant to be.”
“Maybe I should quit.”
I’ve been there. More than once.
There were seasons I wanted to walk away from everything I had built. Seasons where I felt invisible, unheard, unsure. The weight of leadership, the fear of failure, the ache of disappointment, they were real. And quitting felt like relief.
But something inside me wouldn’t let go.
Because deep down, I knew:
I didn’t need to quit.
I needed to adjust.
Not abandon the vision.
Not throw away the dream.
Just adjust the method.
Quitting says, “I’m done.”
Adjusting says, “I’m still in, but I need to do this differently.”
And in the life of every visionary, that shift can be the difference between burnout and breakthrough.
You might need to rework the plan.
Pull back to reassess.
Take a break to restore your strength.
Say no to a few things that are draining you.
Or even ask for help, and there’s no shame in that at all.
So don’t quit on your dream just because it’s not unfolding how you expected.
Dreams evolve. And so must we.
You owe it to yourself to pause, reflect, adjust, and keep building.
The truth is, Quitting is easy. Adjusting takes courage.
To adjust is to:
- Stay committed to the destination, even when the path shifts.
- Let go of perfection so you can hold on to progress.
- Lead with flexibility instead of frustration.
If you’re in a tough season right now, I want this to be your reminder:
- You’re allowed to step back without stepping away.
- You’re allowed to change the pace, without changing the purpose.
- You’re allowed to adjust and still win.
You’re not failing. You’re figuring it out.
So don’t let the pressure make you forget your purpose.
Don’t let frustration talk you out of your future.
Don’t quit. Adjust.
Because the dream is still worth it.
And so are you.
Keep building one step at a time,
Unshaken. Unstoppable. Unfolding.
Dedo Kofi
God | Guts | Grace
