{"product_id":"the-case-for-quitting-the-surprising-benefits-of-opting-out-9780063277571","title":"The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Sometimes the most powerful way forward is knowing when to let go. In \u003ci\u003eThe Case for Quitting\u003c\/i\u003e, Lindsay shows us how.\" -- Allyson Felix, most-decorated Olympic track \u0026amp; field athlete in history \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Required reading for anyone feeling trapped by the pressure to push through.\" -- Annie Duke, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eQuit \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Thinking In Bets\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a world that prizes persistence, acclaimed journalist Lindsay Crouse offers a radical strategy for getting what we want: Quit.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eAn endurance athlete and 15-year veteran of the\u003ci\u003e New York Times, \u003c\/i\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\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 \u003ci\u003esisu\u003c\/i\u003e, resilience--to answer such questions as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone at a crossroads in their personal or professional lives, \u003ci\u003eThe Case for Quitting\u003c\/i\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperOne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063277571\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lindsay Crouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52801246953653,"sku":"9780063277571","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-case-for-quitting-the-surprising-benefits-of-opting-out-9780063277571","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}