Along with this video, I wanted to include a quote encouraging others to not be afraid to quit something that is no longer serving you. So I Googled “positive quotes on quitting” and found all those typical ones about how “quitters never win” or “you cannot fail unless you quit.” While these can be motivational, they can also make you want to throw up a bit in your mouth (or is that just me?)
These messages can guilt us into staying the course . . . the WRONG course. Our intuition might be gently nudging or even screaming at us that our time, energy and passion would be better spent elsewhere. But we fear the stigma of being “a Quitter” – so we don’t listen.
I didn’t listen until I was forced to. My cancer diagnosis gave me a much needed wake up call. And thankfully, I answered – and have changed the path I’m on.
Thank you Everyone for your support since I started this blog! I hope it continues to help wine students through various wine certifications . . . including quitting those that no longer align with your life goals. 🙂
Success does not lie in sticking to things. It lies in picking the right thing to stick to and quitting the rest.
– Annie Duke (Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away)
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Thank you, Noelle! We were more than a bit worried when we didn’t see any blog posts the last year-and-a-half, so it’s great news that you beat the cancer.
For what it’s worth, I think you made the right decision to leave the program. I also think the likes of Mike Januik and other MWs are breathing easier now that they won’t need to be looking over their shoulders for you!
Kevin and Beverly Drazic (from your Capri Cellars days)
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Hi Drazics!! So great to hear from you. 🙂 You both were always so wonderful with your support for Capri and our wine classes. I hope you’re doing well!
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Late to the post. Just wanted to say that only you can decide what’s best for yourself, Noelle! You’ve inspired so many through this blog and your wine education work. Me included! That itself is a great achievement already!! Not to mention the strength you pulled together combatting cancer. I support every decision you make. I can’t wait till our next collaboration!
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Thanks for the kind words Kelly! I really appreciate your support. 🙂 And yes!! We will collaborate again very soon – I love all the work YOU are doing to help stressed out wine students too!
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