Although I understand the positive intentions of the "never give up" motivational theme, I would like to point out a few of its flaws and limitations.
Usually these campaigns are aimed towards students or young people, giving them examples of people who didn't give up and achieved great things. The most common example is Thomas Edison, who failed in many areas before inventing the electric lightbulb. The problem with using people like Edison is that they were not "normal" people - oftentimes the structure of school or society severely limited their creativity or inherent genius. Most people are not able to avoid formal education then make a breakthrough in some field of scientific study.
The main problem with the "never quit" philosophy is that sometimes quitting is the best or most responsible option. Sometimes people need to refocus their efforts on something else, instead of aimlessly fighting towards an impossible dream. Maybe basketball isn't your true calling, and you should invest your time in music instead. This can be applied to business as well. If an idea or new project is a flop, investing lots of time and energy in it can lead to failure of the entire company.
I truly appreciate and agree with the concept of working hard towards your dreams, but the more important skill is knowing when to give up.
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