When Should You Stop Trying?

There comes a moment in every life when effort becomes exhaustion — when perseverance turns into self-punishment.
In this episode of The Otroverse, psychiatrist and author Dr. Rami Kaminski explores one of the hardest psychological questions we face: When is it time to stop trying?

Why do we stay in doomed relationships, futile jobs, or endless struggles? Why do we glorify persistence even when it destroys us?
Dr. Kaminski unpacks some of our hidden psychological motives for overstaying negative situations - that keep us trapped in hopeless pursuits - and offers a way to reclaim your time, your peace, and your one precious life.


If you’ve ever wondered whether to hold on or let go — this talk is for you.

💬 Topics Covered:
• The psychology of futile persreverance
• How to identify a hopeless struggle
• The difference between “strategic retreat” and failure
• Why we keep investing in things that hurt us
• How to reclaim your life’s direction with clarity and compassion

📘 About Dr. Rami Kaminski
Dr. Kaminski is a psychiatrist, author, and founder of The Otherness Institute. His work explores psychology, philosophy, leadership, and the courage to live beyond conformity. His book, "The Gift Of Not Belonging: How Outsiders Thrive in a World of Joiners" is published by Little, Brown and Co (Hachette)

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