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10 Reasons Why People Quit There are times in every entrepreneur's life when he or she feels like giving up -- here's how to stay in the game.

By Patrick Bet-David

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Entrepreneurship is no walk in the park, and every entrepreneur will experience times when he or she feels like giving up.

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David discusses the 10 reasons why people quit, and how not to be a quitter.

The number one reason why people quit is they feel overwhelmed, says Bet-David. Instead of surrendering to this feeling, it's important to overcome it -- in the end, once you get through the overwhelming phase, you'll begin to grow into a whole new person.

From a lack of results to procrastination, there are a number of things that make us want to quit. But being resilient and pushing through these challenging phases will benefit you in the long run. Forget about the people around you or the self-sabatoging voice in your head, and focus on growth and success.

To learn more, click play.

Watch more YouTube videos from Bet-David on his channel and check out his new book Drop Out And Get Schooled.

Related: Meet the Man Who Sold 4 Companies for Over a Billion Dollars

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Patrick Bet-David

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Patrick Bet-David teaches the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and personal development while inspiring people to break from limiting beliefs or other constraints and achieve their dreams. It has been referred to as “the best channel for entrepreneurs.” Learn more from Patrick's invaluable expertise and check out Patrick's new book Drop Out And Get Schooled: The Case For Thinking Twice About College.

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