Maybe You Should Give Up: 7 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way and Take Control of Your Life

by Byron Morrison

After years of being his own worst enemy, Byron Morrison knows exactly how frustrating the never-ending cycle of hard work, expectation, and minimal results can be. Maybe You Should Give Up is Morrison’s answer to the how can anyone achieve their dreams if hard work isn’t enough? It seems like every self-help book and personal development program is the same these days, preaching that if someone just does more and pushes harder, they can achieve the life of their dreams. This expectation doesn’t often work with long-term results, which leaves many people to face the unfortunate reality of never reaching their goals. Why? Because despite their good intentions, they get in their own way, sabotaging themselves and becoming the biggest stumbling block in the way of their success. Tired of going ‘round in circles, Byron Morrison realized he needed to do something different. He gave up—not on his goals and dreams, accepting a life of mediocrity lying on the couch—but on being controlled by fear. He gave up living in the past. He gave up comparing himself to others. He gave up on being so hard on himself. And he gave up putting off his happiness. And it worked. He was able to get out of his own way and finally take control of his life. Maybe You Should Give Up explains how to throw out the rule book, break the mold and do something different. Byron Morrison’s approach helps readers identify 7 areas of their life that cause them to get in their own way and keep them stuck in a self-destructive cycle; he models how to give up on what holds a person back—to finally take control of the life they want and deserve.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

193 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 27, 2023

Reviews

[Matt Hutson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe You Should Give Up is a funny title for a book, but it's not talking about giving up on good things; it's talking about giving up on bad things.

If you ever felt like you were getting in your own way or sabotaging your success, this book is for you. The author talks about the 7 mental barriers that keep us stuck and how to overcome them.

The book is broken into 7 key problems going from the largest (i.e., The boulders) to the smallest (i.e., The pebbles) the book helps you solve the following:

📘Part 1: The boulders i.e., being reactive, Letting fear control you
📙Part 2: The rock i.e., Short-term thinking, Fixating on the future, Comparing yourself to others
📗Part 3: The pebbles i.e., Being so hard on yourself, Putting off your happiness
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My take on the book:
If you are an avid reader of self-help books or have just read a few of them, then many of the things in this book will not be new to you.

However, and this is a BIG however, the reason why I still read self-help books periodically is that the stories in them are all unique.

It's always good to have a reminder of how we can optimize our life, and that's why I found value in Byron's book. There is no doubt in my mind that you will also find value from the reminders all humans face and how best to overcome them to live a happy and successful life.
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🎉Happy book release to Byron Morrison

[MeMe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Morrison walks us through where we get stuck with valuable wisdom and techniques that will help us master our mindset. His real-life stories made a lot of sense to me, as it is so easy to get stuck in patterns of fear and overwork without ever thinking to change them. Those who feel stuck in certain areas of their life may find value in reading this book as a way to challenge their own mindset a little more to get to a more helpful place.

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 4 out of 5]

What is stopping you from having the life you truly want? Maybe it's time to give up on fear and doubt, and actually live your life! This book teaches you to stop reacting, and control how you respond instead. You will learn how to overcome the inner obstacles that are stopping you from achieving your dreams.
The chapters include giving up on being reactive, giving up on fear, giving up on short-term thinking, giving up on comparing yourself to others, and giving up on being so hard on yourself.

I am definitely an overthinker with a lot of anxiety. This book helped me to let go of all those negative thoughts and anxious stories in my head. I put so much pressure on myself, so I really needed the positive messages of this book. I especially liked the chapter about giving up on being so hard on yourself. I'm such a perfectionist that I just burn myself out trying to meet impossible standards. This book has a focus on being grateful for what you already have, having compassion for your mistakes, and celebrating your progress no matter how small it may be. Sometimes you just need to let yourself be on the journey, and that includes mistakes and setbacks and slow progress. And that is okay!

I like that this book goes deep into the reasons why we live in fear, and why we chase after short-term enjoyment instead of long-term benefits. When you start to really analyze your every-day decisions, you can see how even the smallest thing can make a big difference in your life. THAT is when you can start to make positive changes; just something small that is easy to start with some baby steps, but it will make a big impact on your well-being. First you have to find out what you really want from life and have the clarity to make it your own.

This book also gives practical steps to breaking down your big goals into smaller manageable tasks for each day. It's so easy to get overwhelmed with goals and dreams so that you never get anything done. But with this method, you can set yourself up for success with baby steps that turn into giant progress!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

[Cyndi Becker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was recently offered the opportunity to read Byron Morrison's Maybe You Should Give Up. I found this to be a no-nonsense self-help book that addresses how, as humans, we self-sabotage our efforts to achieve success. As a reader, you'll feel like you are a client of the author. It's well structured, and the writing style draws you in, like a one-on-one conversation.

Reading this was self-affirming. I found recommended actions for behaviors I'm already doing;(limiting social media and the comparison to carefully curated lives) and fantastic and actionable advice on improving how to craft one's future. Content-wise, it hits on so many things that most of us experience, limiting thoughts and poor behaviors. It helps one recognize these and offers logical steps for self-defeating patterns. Many highlight current norms (soc media) that drive ill feelings of comparing ourselves to others, and the one that hits the closest to home is being hard on oneself.

I'm at a fork in the road of life and have been working on improving skill sets online, but without an end game, it would be all for naught. Fortunately, I can take the time to step away to take stock. Mr. Morrison's book provides a practical and achievable blueprint.

[Kath Van Jaarsveldt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently read an advanced copy of “Maybe You Should Give Up” and I found it to be an inspiring and thought-provoking book. I loved the author’s way of breaking down ideas and bringing unique perspectives to them, as this allowed them to make sense and click for me in ways they never have before.

Section one and how most people are living their lives being reactive made me realize how much I was stuck in this trap. It’s only now looking back that I can see how often I’ve been driven by emotion and acted in ways I later regretted. Now that I’ve been following the advice to slow down and process what is happening I’ve been feeling far more in control.

The other standout section for me was on short-term thinking. I’d never come across the idea of making decisions based on where you want to get to instead of where you are before. I’ve been using this new mindset daily to get motivated to exercise, get started on work and even follow through with chores. This has allowed me to stay consistent and I finally feel like I’m making progress!

Probably the most impactful section though was focused on not being so hard on yourself. This is something I’ve struggled with my whole life, as my response has always been to beat myself up and obsess over my mistakes. I’ve realized now how detrimental this behavior has been and it’s been the shift I needed to finally learn some compassion and to be kinder to myself.

I can’t recommend this book highly enough to anyone who feels stuck, wants to get out of their own way or a practical guide to challenge and change the way they think.

[Kath Jaarsveldt · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who loves self-help books I was excited to be asked to review an advanced copy of ‘Maybe You Should Give Up’.

From the get-go I was hooked, as after the first section I had so many breakthroughs about why for so much of my life I’ve been getting in my own way.

Everything made so much sense and it was an eye-opening journey about why we sabotage ourselves and how to overcome those negative patterns. Every section has allowed me to figure out what has been holding me back and empowered me to stop holding back and start making positive changes in my life. I took so many notes and highlights, that I decided to just read the whole book again and it was just as inspiring the second time through.

Going forward this will be the book I recommend to anyone who is at the start of their self-help and personal development journey. This isn’t just for first-timers though, as even though those familiar with the topic will have probably come across some of these ideas before, the author’s unique perspective will allow you to view these ideas in a new light. I have no doubt that applying the teachings will positively impact your life just like it has mine.

[R. Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great remind that life doesn’t need to be anywhere near as difficult as you or other people make it.

The steps are logical and make perfect sense. I think this is a book you need to keep a reference back to continually as you progress on your journey.

[Jamie Moesser · Rating 4 out of 5]

You’ve read this book before. Heck, even Byron Morrison, the author, says the ideas in his book are
nothing new. And he’s right; you read enough self-help books and they all begin to sound the same. The thing is, maybe there’s a reason most self-help books tend to center around the same principles, just in slightly different ways. Maybe it’s because those principles are sound and bear repeating so that we can truly understand and apply them. In Maybe You Should Give Up: 7 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way and Take Control of Your Life, we get a new take on self-help principles that have stood the test of time.

Mostly, these principles involve removing the hindrances or “rocks in our shoes” that are holding us back, habits of thought or action/inaction that we need to get rid of to move forward. One of those is being reactive.

PRINCIPLE 1: GIVING UP ON REACTIVITY
Too many of us ensnare ourselves in the trap of reacting to everything instead of being proactive. Mr. Morrison calls it “being at effect.” It can be easy to do, especially these days when everything feels so out of control. What’s important to realize, and what makes his advice unique, is that
1) There is a distinction between a reaction and a response. A reaction is instinctive, whereas a
response is more thoughtful, implying awareness and a willingness to step back and examine
our reactions, then choose how to respond
2) Focusing on what we can control is most important. “It’s about getting you to focus on what you can control,” he says, “which, in every situation, is your own response.” That resonated with me.
3) Sometimes we might think we don’t have time to slow down enough to reason those responses.
“In those moments it’s essential to remind yourself of the negative impact that holding onto
those emotions will have on the rest of your day,” Mr. Morrison reminds us. Excellent point.

PRINCIPLE 2: GIVING UP ON LETTING FEAR CONTROL YOU
I really liked this chapter, as fear has totally been controlling me lately. Here are the important things to remember about fear, things that may seem obvious but can be hard to remember in the moment:
1) Ultimately, fear is nothing more than a story.
2) That story in your head isn’t set in stone. It is just an assumption.
3) Getting rid of fear doesn’t mean turning it off, since that can be hard to do head-on. Instead,
says Mr. Morrison, “You need to learn to break the cycle of getting stuck in your own head and
get a new perspective on the situation you’re in.” Reframe.

PRINCIPLE 3: GIVING UP ON BEING SO HARD ON YOURSELF
There is one line in this book that made all the difference for me. If there is nothing else that you get out of reading this book, remember that “you are not your results.” “At the end of the day,” Mr. Morrison says, “none of that [whether good or bad] has to do with your worth as a person.” If there’s one principle that I’ve found repeated in several self-help books, especially the self-compassion ones, it is this one. It can be so easy to think one’s worth is intrinsically tied to one’s success or failure at work or at home, but ultimately, that’s not our worth. Our worth comes from being human, from being alive, from being our unique selves. And when we’re in touch with our values, how we treat other people, and what’s important to us in life, we’re more likely to appreciate our journey for what it is and ourselves for who we are. Such a good truth.

Now, me being me, I would have appreciated a little bit more “workbooking,” a little bit more of a
challenge to apply Morrison’s words to my own life. It looks like there may be a separate workbook in the works, and not all self-help books should be workbooks in and of themselves, but I feel like
sometimes certain points don’t really sink in until you think about them in your own context.
All in all, though, this book was an enjoyable read and I would recommend it to others seeking to “get out of their own way.”

[Pauline Knox · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who is an habitual procrastinator, over-thinker and self-sabotaging person I was definitely interested in reading this book.
The author himself recognised that there’s nothing particularly new about the ideas in this book, but with a fresh set of eyes, or a fresh set of thoughts and words as it were, comes the same set of ideas along with a new, perhaps slightly different, narrative.
If you, like me, have read multiple self-help books and journals, you will know that, for reasons that are often unknown to you, sometimes a particular book/part of a book lights something in you that spurs you on to change a behaviour or achieve a goal. This is why it’s so important that people like the author of this book share their new understanding of the same ideas. It’s not because they believe that they are revolutionary, but it’s because they understand that their take on things will be the change-maker for a whole chunk of the readership, and for the rest of the readers, they are at least left with the reassurance that they’re not mad, not alone and that they too may one day find their way out of these crippling thoughts and behaviours.
I thought this book was well written, not too jargon heavy or dry, and whilst passing on important nuggets of information it didn’t take itself too seriously, making it an enjoyable read.
Overall I enjoyed this book and would happily recommend it.
My thanks to the author, the publisher and to LoveBooksTours for gifting me this book. I am leaving this review of my own volition.

[D.G. Farnsworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bryon Morrison educates you well on how to take control of your life, disallowing fear to control you, and methods to stop sabotaging your own potential long-term success – and that’s only the tip of the iceberg: he helps you discover the best techniques that let you get out of your own way. Author Morrison recommends ignoring much of the advice of many self-help books you might have read because their methods don’t work and probably why you never achieve true lasting progress in the long term. The author asks all the right questions you might have had, providing every correct answer with easy-to-read and accomplished steps to get you where you want to be.

Are you your own worst enemy? Morrison thinks that the possibility is high you are, that you are hurting your own opportunities to move forward to control your life. What’s holding you back? Pick up this book to find out. After absorbing his insight, you will firmly believe that you can control your life enough to change it, and changing your life is never too scary to do it. Following the writer’s solutions to avoid negative language traps is priceless, allowing you heightened confidence to achieve your goals: how to substitute flawed downer phrases for more optimistic terms.

[hailie · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ **Author Morrison sent me an advanced copy of this book for review consideration but all opinions are my own.

“maybe you should give up” is author morrison’s guide to “giving up” 7 common mental barriers that hold us back from our full potential.

i resonated with the language morrison uses throughout the book. giving up sounds so easy! so what is stopping us from giving up our bad habits? this is ultimately the question morrison aims to answer all while using this language to reframe our mindsets about changing our lives. he does a wonderful job in accomplishing this throughout the book.

there are many great chapters/passages on anxieties about the future, comparison, tunnel vision, etc. that can resonate with anyone no matter their stage in their professional (or personal) development journey. as someone who just graduated from university and is now navigating the real world, i found that a lot of these anecdotes spoke to situations i am currently adapting to. i appreciated the real life examples and action steps provided so that i can apply what i’ve learned.

i would recommend this to anyone interested in changing their attitudes and habits to create a more fulfilling life.

[Kathleen Garber · Rating 5 out of 5]

If the title of this book didn’t make you interested in it, I’m very surprised. It’s not what you think (unless you read the summary of course.) In this book the author teaches us how to get out of our own way. Maybe You Should Give Up Being Reactive or Maybe You Should Give Up Letting Fear Control You. Those are two of the seven chapter headings.

The book is short and won’t take up too much of your time to read which is good. Self help books that are too long are not helpful. Our time is precious. Byron gets right to the point and gives it to you straight.

“What’s the point of doing all this work and taking all this action in the first place if you’re just going to torpedo it as soon as you start making progress?” – pg 52

pg 52 Maybe You Should Give Up Byron Morrison
After learning everything you should give up there is a video series you can watch on a computer or mobile device and a community you can join to discuss the book and advice. I like that the author doesn’t just leave you hanging but supports you working on yourself. If you really want more help you can also find out more about his Breakthrough course.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Review

Immediately I was struck by the author’s personable and engaging writing style. The voice the author found within the writing allowed the reader to feel more connected to the author’s message and oftentimes made it feel like a casual conversation rather than a book. So often self-help books will preach or speak at the reader rather than to the reader, and the author really did an amazing job of finding that balance between education and inspiration that this genre of book needs.

The overall emotional core of the book’s message resides in the embracing of failure. By accepting setbacks and the loss that comes from failure, the author shows how we can overcome our self-sabotaging ways, focusing instead on building ourselves up and clearing the mental barriers in our own minds to become our best selves, such as the barriers that form around our need to compare ourselves to others and their achievements or allowing our fears to control our actions.

The Verdict

Compelling, insightful, and empowering, author Byron Morrison’s “Maybe You Should Give Up” is a must-read nonfiction book for self-help and empowerment. The fast pace of the book and the detail the author goes into for each mental barrier to overcome made this a stellar book to get lost in.

[Amanda Bredenkamp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maybe You Should Give Up is such a concise book for everyone who has real-life goals but feels stuck or like they have to step out of the way of their progress. It is filled with the author and other real-life experiences and although it is very tactfully written, it gets to the core of your and my fear of failure and inability to thrive despite having read a plethora of fix-you-overnight books. This book goes into the nitty gritty of how even being surrounded by the wrong people can help hold you back from achieving your success because once you do that, your friends will feel inferior so they also want you to stay exactly where you are. It also talks about why popular self-help books might get you excited at first. Still, it will eventually have you hitting a plateau, and it covers every imaginable sort of success including weight loss, business success, coming clean, and many more. The book helps you tap into your already fighting-to-win mindset and to utilize it for guaranteed long-term success. I am so glad I came across this book and how the hook of the title got me intrigued. Excellent.

[Sonja Charters · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the idea of this book - presenting something a little different to the usual self-help books.

There is a really good introduction that explains the 'juat give up' mentality - which really is to help you change your perspective on your problems and the things holding you back and stopping you living life to the fullest.
Give up worrying, give up talking yourself down and give up listening to others opinions of what you should be doing.

There are sections to work through that help you to work through the things that weigh you down and I loved the stones analogy - some things are big boulders, other pebbles but all in all, shedding them can help take the weight off your back and allow you to move forward.

This book was full of helpful hints and tips but also anecdotes which show that this method does work and that it is a long term plan rather than the fads that have a quick fix, but not long term results.

I found this quite refreshing as everything in it was interesting and helpful - all very relatable, even if not all the points are applicable to everyone, there will definitely be something in this to give anyone a boost.

[BookLover96 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently read "Maybe You Should Give Up" by Byron Morrison and found it to be a really inspiring and motivational book. The author's approach to personal development and self-improvement is refreshing and practical, and I appreciated his focus on embracing failure as an opportunity for growth.

One of the things I liked most about the book was Morrison's emphasis on taking small, incremental steps toward our goals. Rather than relying solely on willpower or motivation, he encourages readers to create lasting change by consistently making progress. I found this to be a much more realistic and achievable approach than some of the other self-help books I've read.

Overall, I would highly recommend "Maybe You Should Give Up" to anyone looking to develop a growth mindset and overcome self-doubt. The writing is clear and relatable, with lots of personal anecdotes and examples that make the ideas easy to understand and apply to one's own life.

[Mandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me two years to get through and it’s only 147 pages of actual material (besides acknowledgements, resources, etc). Since it took me so long to read (I think this was my fault more than the book’s fault), I’ve forgotten what the beginning was about. That being said, I remember liking reading it and the last two chapters I (finally!) read to close out the book were good, even though I found myself disagreeing with one or two of his views about progress and being happy. I think this is a book that I would read the chapter titles again to remind myself what it was about but not reread in full. Since it took me so long, I can’t recommend it which is why I gave it three stars even though I thought it was a good book. This being said, if it sounds interesting to you and you haven’t read something similar recently (I think that contributed to my not picking it up for a while) then maybe give it a shot.

[Aparna Preethi · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Maybe You Should Give Up" by Byron Morrison is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that encourages readers to reevaluate their mindset and approach to achieving their goals. Morrison shares his personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs to ultimately find success and happiness.

The book is divided into easy-to-read chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of personal development, such as mindset, habits, and self-care. Morrison provides practical tips and exercises throughout the book, which are easy to implement into daily routines.

One of the strengths of this book is Morrison's candid and relatable writing style. He speaks openly about his struggles and failures, making the book feel like a conversation with a trusted friend rather than a preachy self-help guide.

[Howard Weidman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great book with a very unique and counterintuitive approach to self-improvement or

self-mastery. When Byron Morrison Says you should just give up, he does not mean that you should

give up on your hopes, dreams, and chosen goals but you should give up on limiting beliefs and thought

patterns that are keeping you from accomplishing your goals. Mr. Morrison explains that so many

traditional self-help gurus and life coaches often fail to help you affect any genuine long-term changes

that will have you seeing real results.



But Byron Morrison then goes on to show you step-by-step how to make changes in how you see

challenges in your life and how you react to them. This is such a great book and one that I would highly

recommend for anyone wanting to make real fundamental changes to get real results!

[Jenna K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could this be the kick up the a$* you needed?
I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy this book as I very rarely succeed in taking action after reading self help books, but I did find myself not only relating to the challenges described here but also to the analogies. The whole thing of ‘the view may be great but the pebble in your shoe is ruining it’ really stuck with me (and struck a chord), as it will be often that success feels a bit…meh. I did find myself giving up on a few things in my life that felt toxic to my well-being, so I feel this already has left it’s mark on me. I loved reading about real life examples and seeing what worked well for some people, and overall I think this book has the ability to reframe how you think about the idea of success, how to recognise when you’re a blocker and that the only thing you can change is your own action.

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a refreshing new way to look at ways to make your life better. In the beginning of the book the author admits there are a lot of self help books out there so what is different about this one. This book will help you let go of what is holding you back so you can reach your dreams.
This book is full of tidbits of information on how to get out of our own way. Think long term and change your thinking to not be a victim are two examples. One of my favorite lines in the book is, “You are never going to be in complete control of what’s going on around you, but the one thing you can always control is how you choose to respond to it.” Wow - that is a powerful sentence. It’s something many of us know but how often do we remember it? This book is full of extremely helpful thoughts like this one. I will definitely keep this book handy for reference when I need a little boost.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has some good things about it. I got this book for the title as a hook. It took me a while yo get through it. This book talks about happiness and giving yourself a break. Happiness is about your own mental health and challenging yourself even in the worst circumstances. The internet is about image and perfection. The real world is different. I found this book a bit long in places but he gets his point across. Be happy and fulfilled. It packaged things differently.. He even promoted his video series Breakte. He had 7 ways to inspire change.. The boulder, rocks a d pebbles in your life. The boulders of self image and doubt, , the pebbles that keep happening. Happiness is a state of mind. Still not much new but a bit inspiring. A bit long. What did I learn, just be happy and stop reading self help books and wisdom comes from within.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, this book really gave a refreshing take on the many self-help books out there. I like how it focuses more on the what to do less portion than the what to do more side. One approach may work more on one person than the other, but having more options to work on if you want to start working on yourself is very appealing.
Although it can certainly be hard to let go of those things holding you back, this book provides great encouragement and motivation to do so. Breaking down that encouragement into the 7 areas of one’s life where it’s needed the most is very smart and it’s simple enough for someone to follow through. I truly enjoyed this take on self-help and growth.

[Zinzee Noel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many self-help books bring you through a process of what you need to do to achieve a goal. Most of the time you have to identify what is causing the problem and continuously work at it. However, what happens 3 months from now when you lose motivation? Do you start right over?

I really enjoyed this book. It was very thought-provoking. This book took a different turn from many other self-help books like this. The author said to give up and that might seem shocking. Why would you give up? You are not giving up on life but giving up on the impossible, giving up on the negative thoughts. That's when you'll be able to truly make progress in your life. A very phenomenal message!

[Rafiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title drew me in because there are 100 books telling you not to give up; this book says maybe you should. For me, one of the best parts of this book is the infusion of the author's personal story and his journey to achieving his goals and dreams after years of being stagnant. I could relate to certain aspects of it. Reading how he got out of his bind has given me enough material to avoid getting into them in the first place and achieve my dreams in due course. Further reading made me realize that the author isn't telling us to give up on our dreams but to give up on things holding up back, give up on fear, and that's something everyone should be well aware of and keep with them always.

[Eugene Van · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maybe You Should Give Up brings a unique perspective to the self help world with a fresh take on why we get in our own way and sabotage ourselves. I’ve found that most books in this space are generally surface-level motivational fluff. This is what really sets Maybe You Should Give Up apart, as it’s filled with actionable insights, real-life examples and practical step-by-step guidance on how to make changes in your life.

The book was concise, well written and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it from start to finish. I’d highly recommend this to anyone who wants to stop being their own worst enemy and take control of their lives.

[Danielle “Dana” N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has given me a new perspective on self-improvement. Instead of insisting that we always push through, Morrison suggests that sometimes giving up is the best thing for personal growth. He provides great advice and shares stories that made me think about when to step back and change direction. The book is an easy read with a friendly tone and short chapters. Although the idea of giving up might not work for everyone, I found it to be a refreshing take on success. Definitely worth a read if you're looking to reevaluate your life and how you measure achievements.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok, so, it turns out that I've fallen into this cycle of stagnation countless times without figuring out the big why. I always just wrote it off as executive dysfunction or something. I definitely feel called out when it is brought up "...not the right timing. Not being ready. Not being as good as everyone else." I've heard that you have to let go of what's holding you back but I didn't realize it has two sides you need to release, not just one. So suffice it to say, it looks like I have a lot to gain and grow from in this book.

[Paula Learmouth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't sure on this book, was it going to be like every other self-help book, well the answer is NO. Byron gives you the tools to help you take control of your own life, showing you techniques to stop blaming yourself. We let fear get in our way and we need to learn not to. Fear is in our head, we need to learn to break the cycle of getting stuck in our own head. I found it an easy to read book and the steps are easy to do. I would of like a place where you could use it as a workbook, but I found highlighters work the same

[Bonny Soronen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Needed to Read This

Ok, so, it turns out that I've fallen into this cycle of stagnation countless times without figuring out the big why. I always just wrote it off as executive dysfunction or something. I definitely feel called out when it is brought up "...not the right timing. Not being ready. Not being as good as everyone else." I've heard that you have to let go of what's holding you back but I didn't realize it has two sides you need to release, not just one. So suffice it to say, it looks like I have a lot to gain and grow from in this book.