The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that's holding you back (The Power of Letting Go Series)

The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that's holding you back (The Power of Letting Go Series)

by John Purkiss

4.6 (2,107)

4.6 stars from 2,107 reviews. Top 79% of Self Help books we track.

188 pages~3.1 hr readPublished by Hachette UKPublished 2020-02-06

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Perfect for you if...

  • You feel trapped in your career, relationships or health and suspect your own grip on things is making it worse.
  • You've tried forcing solutions and they haven't worked. You're ready to try something that feels counterintuitive.
  • You want practical techniques, not just philosophy. This book gives you four specific stages to move through.

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  • You believe success comes from hustle and control. This book directly challenges that worldview.
  • You're looking for quick fixes or motivational cheerleading rather than psychological depth.
  • You prefer self-help that focuses on goal-setting and ambition over surrender and presence.

About this book

John Purkiss explores the concept of letting go and its impact on personal fulfillment. The book argues that when you release attachment to specific outcomes, identities, and the need to be right, life becomes easier and more intuitive. However, the book acknowledges a paradox: when people feel stuck in career, relationships, purpose, health, or money matters, letting go often feels difficult, even though it may be necessary. The book outlines four stages of the letting go process: being present and enjoying each moment, releasing thoughts that create stagnation, releasing pain that influences behavior, and surrendering to something beyond rational thought. Purkiss provides techniques designed to help readers implement these stages and create change in their lives.

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