{"title":"Lindsay Crouse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLindsay Crouse\u003c\/strong\u003e offers thoughtful insights into personal growth and transformation. Her work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Case for Quitting\u003c\/em\u003e, challenges conventional thinking and encourages readers to reconsider habits and mindset with clarity and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books provide a reflective journey through the complexities of change and self-improvement, blending practical advice with a deep understanding of human behaviour. Ideal for those seeking a fresh perspective on personal development.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-case-for-quitting-by-lindsay-crouse-9780008568030","title":"The Case for Quitting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA book for everyone who strives for greatness. Lindsay Crouse’s writing reminds us that quitting is not giving up, but is finding the power to determine our own destiny\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMARY CAIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Case for Quitting should be required reading for anyone feeling trapped by the pressure to push through\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eANNIE DUKE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a world that prizes persistence, acclaimed journalist Lindsay Crouse offers a radical strategy for getting what we want: Quit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn endurance athlete and 15-year veteran of the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times,\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe 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 \u003cem\u003esisu\u003c\/em\u003e, resilience – to answer such questions as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhen is it time to let go of unproductive efforts?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow does quitting make new opportunities?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhen are relationships growing and when are they just a dangerous rut?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone at a crossroads in their personal or professional lives, \u003cem\u003eThe Case for Quitting\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48335408791788,"sku":"9780008568030","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008568030-the-case-for-quitting-1.jpg?v=1788931719"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lindsay-crouse.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}