The Case for Quitting : How Letting Go Can Help You Build the Life You Want

Name: The Case for Quitting : How Letting Go Can Help You Build the Life You Want
Price: 26.90 EUR
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Author: Lindsay Crouse
ISBN: 9780008568023

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In a world that prizes persistence, acclaimed journalist Lindsay Crouse offers a radical strategy for getting what we want: Quit.

The book challenges the common belief that persistence is always the key to success, arguing instead that knowing when to quit can be a valuable skill. Drawing on science, psychology, history, and personal experiences, it explores how excessive commitment to failing goals, careers, or relationships can sometimes do more harm than good.

Through a range of examples, the author examines how letting go of unproductive paths can create opportunities for growth, change, and well-being. The book offers practical insights for people facing important decisions and encourages a more balanced view of resilience, ambition, and success.

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Author: Lindsay Crouse
Language: Angļu valoda
Year of publication: 2026
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Cover type: Hard cover
Number of pages: 304
product.Svars: 0.496 kg
ISBN code: 9780008568023

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In a world that prizes persistence, acclaimed journalist Lindsay Crouse offers a radical strategy for getting what we want: Quit.

We live in a society that champions perseverance, sweat, and tenacity no matter the cost. But what if our relentlessness results in failure, sunken costs, and poor health, rather than success, happiness, and vitality?

An endurance athlete and 15-year veteran of the New York Times, Crouse explores stories from across our lives—work, relationships, and broader goals—to argue that when perseverance turns against us, quitting isn’t just a way out. Often, it’s the first step to something better. A pivot. A break. A chance to go further—or be free.

She delves into the science of perseverance versus walking away from aspects of our lives, and relays a diverse blend of compelling personal stories, historical examples, and psychological insights—from the origins of the self-help genre to Bear Bryant’s “hell camp” to the Finnish concept of sisu, resilience—to answer such questions as:

• When is it time to let go of unproductive efforts?
• How does quitting make new opportunities?
• When are relationships growing and when are they just a dangerous rut?

For anyone at a crossroads in their personal or professional lives, The Case for Quitting is a groundbreaking guide that ruptures our core beliefs. Career seekers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and anyone exploring new opportunities or feeling stuck in unproductive routines will appreciate its insights on the courage and strategy involved in quitting.