Pain is unavoidable. Walking away stings because it leaves you with regret. Pushing forward hurts because it forces you to stretch beyond what feels safe. But only one of those pains comes with a payoff. Endurance builds resilience, experience, and eventually results. Quitting builds nothing but doubt and the nagging thought of “what if.” Either way, you’ll feel the weight. The real question is whether you want your pain to produce progress ~ or just be the price you pay for giving up too soon.