QUITTING - A LIFE STRATEGY : the myth of perseverance and how the new science of giving... up can set you free

“Compelling,” (Cal Newport) “Liberating,” (Amy Dickinson) and “as entertaining as it is important” (Steven Levitt) — How to Do Nothing meets Think Again in this lively and inspiring exploration of how quitting is, counterintuitively, the key to success. "If you’re thinking about quitting a job or leaving a marriage, don’t—at least not until you have read this book. Blending scientific research with stories of real-life decisions, Keller shows how quitting can be a powerful way to take control of your life."―Joseph T. Hallinan, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of Why We Make MistakesSimone Biles quit the Olympics. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit The Firm. Millions of people have quit their jobs, seeking happiness and defining success on their own terms. Is it a mistake? As Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Julia Keller found out, it’s not. And, in fact, it might even save your life. Diving into the neuroscience of nope and the cultural messages that drive our reluctance to throw in the towel, Keller dismantles the myth of perseverance once and for all. Because grit isn't always great. Sticking it out doesn't always pay off. And quitting can be an unexpected act of self-love.Quitting: A Life Strategy humanely reminds us that, in order to live meaningful, satisfying lives, sometimes we have to say “no”—full stop. With Keller’s guidance, readers will learn the art of the quasi quit, see how quitting makes space for key breakthroughs, navigate the relationship between quitting and our public lives, manage quitter's guilt, and more.As she weaves reportage from the front lines of scientific research, incisive pop culture commentary, and conversations with people who have made profound change in their own lives, Keller gives readers the rationale and confidence they need to pull the plug. Ultimately, quitting becomes a chance to shape our lives without fear—at work, at home, in our relationsh Compelling, (Cal Newport)Liberating, (Amy Dickinson) and as entertaining as it is important (Steven Levitt) How to Do Nothing meets Think Again in this lively and inspiring exploration of how quitting is, counterintuitively, the key to success. "If youre thinking about quitting a job or leaving a marriage, dontat least not until you have read this book.Blending scientific research with stories of real-life decisions, Keller showshow quitting can be a powerful way to take control of your life." Joseph T. Hallinan, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of Why We Make Mistakes Simone Biles quit the Olympics. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit The Firm. Millions of people have quit their jobs, seeking happiness and defining success on their own terms. Is it a mistake? As Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Julia Keller found out, its not. And, in fact, it might even save your life. Diving into the neuroscience of nopeand the cultural messages that drive our reluctance to throw in the towel, Keller dismantles the myth of perseverance once and for all. Because grit isn't always great. Sticking it out doesn't always pay off. And quitting can be an unexpected act of self-love. A Life Strategy humanely reminds us that, in order to live meaningful, satisfying lives, sometimes we have to say nofull stop. With Kellers guidance, readers will learnthe art of the quasi quit, see how quitting makes space for key breakthroughs, navigate the relationship between quitting and our public lives, manage quitter's guilt, and more. As she weavesreportage from the front lines of scientific research, incisive pop culture commentary, and conversations with people who have made profound change in their own lives, Keller gives readers the rationale and confidence they need to pull the plug. Ultimately, quitting becomes a chance to shape our lives without fearat work, at home, in our relationships, and beyond. Want to quit? Good. Learn to shape your life without fear— at work, at home, in relationships, and beyond. “Compelling,” (Cal Newport) “Liberating,” (Amy Dickinson) and “as entertaining as it is important” (Steven Levitt). Simone Biles quit the Olympics. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit The Firm. Millions of people have quit their jobs, seeking happiness and defining success on their own terms. Is it a mistake? As Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Julia Keller found out, it’s not. And, in fact, it might even save your life. Diving into ‘the neuroscience of nope’ and the cultural messages that drive our reluctance to throw in the towel, Keller dismantles the myth of perseverance once and for all. Because grit isn't always great. Sticking it out doesn't always pay off. And quitting can be an unexpected act of self-love. Quitting: A Life Strategy reminds us that, in order to live meaningful, satisfying lives, we have to be able to say “no”—full stop. With Keller’s guidance, readers will learn: The art of the quasi quit. How quitting makes space for key breakthroughs. Why bootstrapping is a lie. How to manage guilt and shame. Weaving cutting-edge scientific research with incisive pop culture commentary and conversations with people who have made profound change in their own lives, Keller gives readers the confidence they need to pull the plug. "If you’re thinking about quitting a job or leaving a marriage, don’t—at least not until you have read this book.” ―Joseph T. Hallinan, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of Why We Make Mistakes Title Page Copyright Dedication Epigraph Introduction PART I: Quitting: It’s All in Your Head CHAPTER ONE: What Birds, Bees, and Gymnasts Can Teach Us about Giving Up CHAPTER TWO: The Neuroscience of “Nope—I’m Done” CHAPTER THREE: Jennifer Aniston Quits Her Job: The Fine Art of Saying, “So Long” PART II: How “Quitting” Became a Dirty Word—and Why It Matters CHAPTER FOUR: Peddling Perseverance CHAPTER FIVE: Luck and Letting Go: Things. Just. Happen. CHAPTER SIX: Making a Better World—One “I Quit” at a Time PART III: Giving Up: A How-to Guide CHAPTER SEVEN: The Quasi-Quit: A Pause and a Pivot CHAPTER EIGHT: Quitting Your Way to Success on the Job CHAPTER NINE: Quitter’s Guilt: What If I Disappoint the People I Love? CHAPTER TEN: Quitting Out in the Open CHAPTER ELEVEN: A Community of Quitters Afterword Acknowledgments Discover More About the Author Notes "Grit isn't always great. Perseverance doesn't always pay off. In Quitting: A Life Strategy, Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Julia Keller dives into "the neuroscience of nope," and the cultural messaging that drives our reluctance to throw in the towel, to dismantle the myth of perseverance once and for all. Combining reportage from the front lines of scientific research, pop culture, with conversations with people who have made profound change in their own lives and "Permission Slips" to guide readers in their own embrace of quitting, Keller gives readers the rationale and confidence they need to pull the plug and shape their own lives without fear-at work, at home, in our relationships, and beyond"-- Provided by publisher