Knowing when to quit | Sarah Weiler | TEDxNewnham

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  • Опубліковано 19 бер 2018
  • Why are we proud of 'not quitting' when a job, activity or dream is actively causing us harm? Sarah Weiler believes that quitting when it's right for us, before we have no choice, allows us to do better: not just for our happiness, but for our mental and physical health, our loved ones, and our employers too. Sarah has trained teachers in Austria and South America, researched Colombian traditional music, and now is a multi-entrepreneur. Through her own company, Power of Uke, she delivers corporate training as the FaSILLYtator - using music to bring more fun to an often serious world. She walked 815km across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago in 2017. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

КОМЕНТАРІ • 59

  • @bagobeans
    @bagobeans 3 роки тому +132

    The strongest people are those who know themselves and know their limitations, and know when it's time to walk away from it all. That takes courage.

  • @sarahweilermusic
    @sarahweilermusic Рік тому +17

    Hi all, Sarah Weiler the speaker here! Thanks for all your kind comments. Wanted to share that since doing the talk I've now got a podcast called Knowing When to Quit and a Quitting Quadrant framework (on Medium) to help you too.

  • @lifeshots8677
    @lifeshots8677 3 роки тому +35

    Left my job today ... and found this .. beautiful coincidence ;)

  • @boratsagdiyev522
    @boratsagdiyev522 9 місяців тому +4

    There's a difference between quitting because you're unhappy and quitting because things get hard.

  • @MsGenXodus
    @MsGenXodus 3 роки тому +41

    A coworker who had been with the company for 13 years quit without notice yesterday at the end of her shift. As much as I wanted to be a team player and "step up" to taking on more work until someone else can be hired, all I could feel was envy.
    I wanted her to sneak me out of the building and take me with her.

    • @michaelknight1980
      @michaelknight1980 8 місяців тому

      After 9 years of service I also resigned yesterday at the end of my shift. Without notice. I really didn't quit the job as much as our lousy director and his toxic personal friend he brought on 6 months ago.

  • @ZainaKeyma
    @ZainaKeyma 3 місяці тому +2

    This was so powerful and amazing. Thank you.

  • @RaviKhatri
    @RaviKhatri 3 роки тому +31

    Lots of love from India.
    I just resigned 2 days back. Now I am feeling powerful. This energy I have never realized earlier.
    I quit with a plan. To serve people by giving knowledge of investing. Its so nobel work i will be doing, I am proud of that.
    I planned 4 years back to quit. I gained knowledge and experiance. Now I am free. This feeling is so intense.

  • @harmylie4413
    @harmylie4413 Рік тому +11

    This woman is incredible, and her speech a blessing. It made me cry. Thank you ❤️❤️

  • @sherylm.franks4536
    @sherylm.franks4536 2 роки тому +4

    Wow! That was awesome! The part where "the leaves don't ask permission to fall", really struck me. Thank you!

  • @burkesbuoyancyaid8111
    @burkesbuoyancyaid8111 6 років тому +14

    beautiful talk Sarah - "I asked my feet what they wanted to do." Listening to the body, listening to the heart...

  • @shinyshinythings
    @shinyshinythings 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you. I too am of the “I’m not a quitter” stripe, but the closer I get to 60, the more I want to invest my time into the things that mean the most to me.

  • @brisagega461
    @brisagega461 6 років тому +15

    One of my favourite TEDtalks ever. Perfectly done and correctly said.😍

  • @Lila-lc7wd
    @Lila-lc7wd 9 місяців тому +1

    AHHH this was the best ted talk i ever watched, i loved the analogy, the talking style, the music and the singing, love it all. What a brilliant woman. Thank u so much. You’ll be remembered.

  • @zijing9548
    @zijing9548 Рік тому +3

    I think this is all I needed.
    I was too ashamed to quit. I thought if I hang on it'd work out somehow. But my body says no. It tells me to quit.

  • @projectlove3402
    @projectlove3402 6 років тому +17

    I love this! What a powerful message and I have NEVER seen a TED talk start with a song! Amazing!

  • @snovasnezhana80
    @snovasnezhana80 6 років тому +6

    Thank you very much for the biggest inspiration I've ever had!

  • @donajisantos
    @donajisantos Місяць тому +1

    I just want to say that I watched this video while thinking about quitting a poorly paid job where I got burnout. I was scared of not being able to pay my rent. But I made a plan and quit. Now, I'm happily working in a place where I've found love for public service (and earning double). My advice: Trust your gut and make a plan first; then, when you have a new job (even ifi it's just a transitional one), do it. Love yourself. No one must teat you poorly, not even yourself.

  • @AngelaADD
    @AngelaADD 6 років тому +5

    Thanks for this incredible message!

  • @karenhedges8762
    @karenhedges8762 6 років тому +12

    Brilliant! It's so true; one does need to stand still and listen to the answer. I went from being a crushed grape to wine when I did this in 2008 :-)

  • @ncamisilengcongca
    @ncamisilengcongca Рік тому +4

    I’ve been visiting this talk more often , gathering courage to leave my current job. Am I miserable enough to go down that route? I am past miserable , even my family is starting to catch it!

  • @yolandapeiris177
    @yolandapeiris177 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, does this Lady know how to put things into perspective, she is really intelligent and this is one of the Best Talks on Ted , I've seen.
    She truly speaks sense about what still serves me

  • @kunalsharma1752
    @kunalsharma1752 3 роки тому +3

    This is what i was looking for. Thank you

  • @shawvick
    @shawvick 5 місяців тому +1

    One of the best Ted x talks I've ever seen 🎉🎉

  • @simatian2019
    @simatian2019 3 роки тому +1

    What a great woman!

  • @MsKasiulenka
    @MsKasiulenka 3 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @Patience7813
    @Patience7813 2 роки тому +2

    Needed this today

  • @alexg8957
    @alexg8957 2 роки тому +8

    I’m suffering this right now. My current job doesn’t serves me.

    • @ishmaeldarjean2757
      @ishmaeldarjean2757 2 роки тому +1

      I am as well. And want to quit but have been conditioned to believe quitting is wrong. Until my GF sent me this video.

  • @leejay2418
    @leejay2418 3 роки тому +2

    This is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thanks Sarah!

  • @ALifeJourneyWithGod
    @ALifeJourneyWithGod 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful!!!!

  • @mirzahusetic9620
    @mirzahusetic9620 3 роки тому +1

    Like this preformance,lifechanging

  • @owhat615
    @owhat615 Рік тому +2

    The leaves don't ask permission to fall down.

  • @medo5101
    @medo5101 3 роки тому

    Brilliant talk!

  • @zoruauser
    @zoruauser 2 роки тому +2

    Good message. It's important to also understand if you can still be of service to others. Understand when you're being taken advantage of and when you're genuinely needed for a more positive outcome. It is important to ask "Does this still serve me?" but let's not forget to ponder whether we're giving up on something that could serve us later down the line. Weigh the chances and the pros / cons

    • @boratsagdiyev522
      @boratsagdiyev522 9 місяців тому

      There's a difference between quitting because you're unhappy and quitting because things get hard.

  • @melissaseago536
    @melissaseago536 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you 😊. This helped me a lot.

  • @BaconEggsRL
    @BaconEggsRL 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome

  • @gadfusion
    @gadfusion 3 роки тому +7

    Who else liked the video in the few minutes before watching all?

  • @Prodigious1One
    @Prodigious1One 2 роки тому +2

    Yeah, I wish had been stronger at quitting jobs that I didn't enjoy. :-(

  • @LaZaritasjourney
    @LaZaritasjourney 6 років тому +5

    True....True....True....True! It's for me because it's about me! So, my choice should always be about me first. To be able to evolve into a healthier place in my life and, for my environment around me. I GET IT!!!! This is how I'll live freely within, and live my dreams. THANK YOU SO DEARLY, Sarah Weiler, for sharing! Thank you Tedx for providing a way of an opportunity in bringing awareness to me and the world through using the internet! Thnx for caring Tedx and thnx for caring to all of the speakers that took their personal time to share their awareness through their own experiences on Tedx! :)

    • @sarahweilermusic
      @sarahweilermusic 6 років тому +2

      That's so lovely to hear! So pleased it resonated.

  • @alvarojaviervargasuriza2340

    It was amazing!

  • @micajanine
    @micajanine Рік тому +1

    Fever, anemia, dehydration, and even excessive bleeding. I wanna quit my job so badly

  • @louchieamartinez6878
    @louchieamartinez6878 3 роки тому +5

    I almost forgot I am watching a ted talk. I though this was Ted Talk the musical lol.

  • @andreyns89
    @andreyns89 6 років тому +5

    Чертовски позитивная женщина ;)

  • @jmfs3497
    @jmfs3497 2 роки тому +6

    Doesn't seem like the people telling others "Winners never quit" are narcissists trying to win with other people's mind, body, and soul?

  • @beryldavid7339
    @beryldavid7339 Рік тому

    This lady gives me a lot of Maria vibes from a sound of music because of her wisdom and musical comedic character

  • @ladysparkle6784
    @ladysparkle6784 3 роки тому +6

    Sometimes you have to vote with your feet. A lady in my neighborhood had the perfect life. Her home was beautiful. She had all the latest name brand things. A husband she adored. A son that would make any mother proud. On the surface. Her family found her hanging in the closet with a belt around her neck. We later found out her husband was having an affair. Her son was dabbling in drugs, and the beautiful house with all the pretty things were mortgaged to the hilt. She worked and worked to try to keep up appearances until it killed her.

  • @ytfeverguy8367
    @ytfeverguy8367 2 роки тому

    He who throws rocks at anyone runs the serious risk of being justifiably shot to death. Just saying.