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Ep.521 Simone Biles Knew When Perseverance Became Self-Destruction

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Good Morning, Money!
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Jul 31, 2026
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88
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Summary

Quitting is often treated as weakness, even when continuing has become dangerous, expensive, or strategically irrational. At the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles experienced the “twisties,” losing the spatial awareness required to perform safely in the air. Instead of pushing forward to satisfy global expectations, she withdrew and protected her long-term health and career. In today’s episode, we break down why founders keep pouring time, money, and energy into compromised projects simply to avoi...