Give up to get on: how to master the art of quitting in love, work and life
by Streep, Peg; Bernstein, Alan B.
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BookPublisher: Piatkus 2014ISBN: 9780349401270; 0349401276.Classification number: 158.1 STRSubject(s): Self-actualization (Psychology) | Assertiveness (Psychology) | SuccessSubject: We have a natural tendency to see the best in things, to put a positive spin on situations and to err on the side of optimistic - we are a nation of wishful thinkers. We are hard-wired to believe that if at first you don't succeed, try and try again. But hanging in there at all costs, and persisting no matter how many setbacks you face, is actually unhealthy and unbalanced. 'Give Up to Get On' explains why quitting done right can be an act of self-assertion, a source of potential empowerment and a doorway to new possibilities.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Paperback | Crosby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 158.1 STR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002846293X |
Includes bibliographical references and index
We have a natural tendency to see the best in things, to put a positive spin on situations and to err on the side of optimistic - we are a nation of wishful thinkers. We are hard-wired to believe that if at first you don't succeed, try and try again. But hanging in there at all costs, and persisting no matter how many setbacks you face, is actually unhealthy and unbalanced. 'Give Up to Get On' explains why quitting done right can be an act of self-assertion, a source of potential empowerment and a doorway to new possibilities.
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