{"product_id":"9780008568023","title":"The Case for Quitting : How Letting Go Can Help You Build the Life You Want","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Crouse, Lindsay \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOccupational \u0026amp; industrial psychology\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 27 August 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (William Collins) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e162 x 243 x 31 | 496g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A 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’ MARY CAIN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'The Case for Quitting should be required reading for anyone feeling trapped by the pressure to push through’ ANNIE DUKE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In a world that prizes persistence, acclaimed journalist Lindsay Crouse offers a radical strategy for getting what we want: Quit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e An endurance athlete and 15-year veteran of the New York Times, 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\u003e 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 sisu, resilience – to answer such questions as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For anyone at a crossroads in their personal or professional lives, The Case for Quitting 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","brand":"The Guisborough Bookshop Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53447540965712,"sku":"9780008568023","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/4988\/2448\/files\/9780008568023.jpg?v=1787659949","url":"https:\/\/guisboroughbookshop.co.uk\/products\/9780008568023","provider":"guisboroughbookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}