The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)
Workby Seth Godin · 2007
Heard in 3 episodes across 2 shows since Aug 2026
The Dip is a short book by Seth Godin that explains the concept of "the dip"—a temporary setback that individuals and organizations encounter on their way to achieving success. It provides guidance on how to distinguish between a temporary obstacle worth pushing through and a dead-end situation where quitting is the best option.
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What experts have said about The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)
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The dip is the difficult phase between beginning and becoming proficient.
“The dip is the hard part in between starting and getting good at it.”
Open the episode · The Quitting Expert: Quit NOW Before AI Makes The Choice For You, This Is a Superpower! | Seth GodinListen at 1:08:56
The dip is the difficult phase between beginning an activity and becoming competent.
“The dip is the hard part in between starting and getting good at it.”
Open the episode · The Quitting Expert: Sunk Costs Are Keeping You TRAPPED, Quit Before AI Comes! | Seth GodinListen at 1:08:56
People should anticipate difficulty before starting a pursuit.
“you should A, see the dip before you start.”
Open the episode · The Quitting Expert: Quit NOW Before AI Makes The Choice For You, This Is a Superpower! | Seth GodinListen at 1:09:28
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3 episodes featuring The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick), newest first
- Aug 12, 2026
Seth Godin argues meaningful work starts with choosing whom to serveBigDealAug 12, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026
Seth Godin argues quitting can restore agencyThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettAug 10, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026
Seth Godin explains why strategic quitting is a career superpowerThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettAug 10, 2026