Should You Keep Going… or Walk Away?

In this episode of The Goth Boss Podcast I talk about one of the toughest calls you’ll ever have to make: knowing when to stick with something and when it’s time to pivot.

I share my own experiences that led to me starting Goth Boss Studios and a simple framework to help you figure it out, inspired in part by Seth Godin’s The Dip.

We’ll explore how to spot the difference between a temporary setback and a true dead end.

I'll remind you how to check your success metrics and your energy to know if something is worth sticking with.

Getting an outside perspective can make all the difference, so remember to ask a mentor or coach for their unbiased opinions.

If you’re stuck on whether to push through or change direction, this episode will help you make the decision.

Book recommendation:

Seth Godin's The Dip: https://amzn.to/3UXezWV

Chapters:

00:00 Navigating the Decision to Pivot or Persist

05:46 Understanding The Dip: Insights from Seth Godin

07:58 Evaluating Your Situation: Five Key Checks

08:33 Check 1: Check your metrics

10:15 Check 2: Check your energy

11:29 Check 3: If you stopped doing this thing, what would you lose?

12:38 Check 4: What's the alternative?

13:40 Check 5: Get an outside perspective

15:28 How I Decided to Pivot

17:09 Making the Choice: When to Pivot and When to Stick

20:17 Recommended reading: Seth Godin's book The Dip

21:13 Final Thoughts: Embracing Change and Growth

If you have any questions or comments, send me a message at gothboss.co.uk/podcast.

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I’m Cat Burton, a games industry veteran of 17 years, studio founder and leadership coach. This is The Goth Boss Podcast where I dive into the real challenges of making games and running studios.

From burnout and imposter syndrome to scaling teams and finding funding, I share honest stories, practical strategies and conversations with inspiring people across the games and creative industries.

Whether you’re leading a studio, building your first project or figuring out your next move in games, my goal is to help you thrive and ship your games without burning out.

Links:

Goth Boss Studios: https://www.GothBoss.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/

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