The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out, (Audiobook)

<p><b>If your relationship, hobby, job or sport just isn't working for you, award-winning <i>New York Times</i> editor and producer Lindsay Crouse offers revolutionary advice: Quit.</b></p><p>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?</p><p>Lindsay Crouse, an award-winning reporter and lively writer for the <i>New York Times</i>, argues that our society has tricked us into thinking that endurance is an ultimate achievement, despite the surprising cost to ourselves.</p><p>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 <i>sisu</i>, resilience--to answer such questions as: </p><p></p>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?<p></p><p>For anyone at a crossroads in their personal or professional lives, <i>The Case for Quitting</i> 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--importantly--strategy involved in quitting.</p>

• The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out, (Audiobook)
• Author: HarperCollins
• ISBN: 9798228975590
• Format: Audiobook
• Publication Date: 2026-09-08
• Page Count: 0