Last night (12/14/19) I was at a work retreat dinner high up in the Idaho mountains when I stepped outside to get some fresh, zero degree night air.
As it happens couple of smokers came out as well. I overhear one of my work buddies, talking about how he is getting on chantix and quitting in two weeks.
Since it was quit talk, I listened a little closer and something about what he said about why was quitting caught my attention. I wander over there and ask 'so, Tony, why are you quitting?'. And he goes something like, 'aw, I gotta quit for my wife and my kids. They want me to quit.'. And he says this sincerely wanting to quit for them.
And I get to thinking about why we preach here that if you are going to be successful, you must quit for yourself and ONLY yourself.
Think about it - all the withdrawals of quitting like the fog, the anxiety, quick anger, the depression, the grind, the lack of motivation, the agony and the utter misery you feel while quitting will be placed at the feet of those you are quitting for.
This will cause resentment and contempt - and possibly you'll rage against those you care for because in your twisted addict brain you'll blame them for the misery.
You must quit for you. This is your quit and no one else's. This is your trial and no one else's. You dug the hole you are in and you must climb your way out.
It is not easy but quitters before you know the way out. That is why brotherhood is important here
Since this is your quit, remember that you are in the driver's seat. Also know that you can do this because you have the power.
So, go ahead and be a badass today. Walk a little taller. Hold your head up high. You're quit now, and you are doing it for yourself and for yourself only.
And if you are a guest reading this, quit for YOU and you only. That there is the best reason to quit.
BMC 799 ODAAT.
