personal turning points

You should only do what works. If it doesn't work, then stop doing it.

Many people never learn this simple lesson. They go right on bumping their head into a wall that they have encountered before.

If what you have been doing has worked all along and then suddenly it doesn't what do you do?
Is it a fluke? Will this pass? Is it a temporary set back?

It could be one of these things. You could have faith in what you did before and stay on the same course or you could turn down a new road. This takes a little courage but it might be what you should do.

There isn't much sense in going the extra mile when you see the "No Outlet" sign.