| Edition |
First Da Capo Press edition. |
| Description |
vii, 262 pages ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
"In Mastering the Art of Quitting the authors show us how to let go when we need to and how to start over. A guide to increasing our emotional and mental flexibility, assessing our goals, and knowing when to hang in or bail out, it tackles our tendencies to overanalyze, ruminate, and put a positive spin on situations we actually need to avoid. In a culture which perceives quitting as a last resort, Alan Bernstein and Peg Streep show that it's an essential tool for a happy and successful life. They reveal simple truths which apply to goals in all areas of life including love, relationships, and work, including: Quitting permits growth and learning, as well as the ability to frame new goals. Without the ability to give up, most people will end up in a discouraging loop. The most satisfied people know when it's time to stop persisting and start quitting. Quitting is a healthy, adaptive response when a goal can't be reached. "-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-248) and index. |
| Contents |
The myth of the little engine -- The psychology of persistence -- Unsuccessful quitting -- Quitting as an art -- A talent for quitting -- Managing thoughts and emotions -- Taking stock -- Mapping your goals -- How to quit well -- Resetting your inner compass -- The wisdom of quitting. |
| Subject |
Failure (Psychology)
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Motivation (Psychology)
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Perseverance (Ethics)
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Change (Psychology)
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Careers -- General.
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SELF-HELP -- Personal Growth -- General.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Applied Psychology.
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Change (Psychology) (OCoLC)fst00852062
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Failure (Psychology) (OCoLC)fst00919841
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Motivation (Psychology) (OCoLC)fst01027516
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Perseverance (Ethics) (OCoLC)fst01058370
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| Added Author |
Bernstein, Alan B.
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| Added Title |
Quitting : why it matters in life, love, and work |
| Note |
Title on jacket appears as: Mastering the art of quitting, quitting, quitting |
| ISBN |
9780738216546 hardback |
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0738216542 hardback |
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