Alright, so everyone's still talking about Parris Campbell and the whole "quitting" thing, and I get it. It's a big deal when someone steps away from something so public, especially when it looks like they're leaving a lot on the table. But honestly, watching all the back and forth, it just feels like we're overcomplicating it. We hear about the pressure, the grind, the expectations. And then we hear about him saying he's at peace.
Sometimes, the simple truth is that "quitting" isn't about giving up; it's about choosing. And that's not always easy to explain when everyone around you has a different idea of what success looks like. I grew up in Portland, and a lot of the folks I knew, they worked hard, real hard, sometimes in jobs that just wore them down. And I saw people stick it out because that's what you were *supposed* to do, even if it was slowly killing them. The idea of just walking away? That was almost unthinkable for some.
But what if the simple move is the right one? What if stepping back, even when it looks like a loss from the outside, is actually the biggest win for *you*? It's easy to get caught up in what other people think, but sometimes, you've just got to keep it moving in the direction that makes sense for your own peace. And if that means saying "no more," then that's a choice, not a failure. Simple is usually better.