Quitting

I recently came to the realization that I am totally failing my math class. And I am now fighting with myself so that I don’t quit. I am taking the class again in the summer, but I still have a couple of weeks left of this one. The problem is (that against my better judgment) I am throwing in the towel for the class that I am currently in. I feel like I am quitting. I know that I am quitting. I don’t want to quit.

I have worked really hard to understand the concepts but the results are not showing up when I take the exams. I’ve done all of the homework. I have joined a study group. I have swallowed my pride and asked my super smart husband for help (even though it kills me when he gives me that look that says “You should know this”); I have purchased “Calculus for Dummies” and “Calculus Know-It-All” books. I AM STILL FAILING!!!

I subscribe to this website that sends out weekly or biweekly inspirational quotes. Amazingly enough, all of the quotes this week were about refusing to quit.

“When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on so long in the first place.”
“Perseverance is a great element of success. If you knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.” – Rudy Ruettiger
“Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about.”