{"product_id":"2940170404155","title":"Mastering the Art of Quitting: Why It Matters in Life, Love, and Work","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMastering the Art of Quitting\u003c\/i\u003e the authors show us how to let go when we need to and how to start over. A guide to increasing our emotional and mental flexibility, assessing our goals, and knowing when to hang in or bail out, it tackles our tendencies to over-analyze, ruminate, and put a positive spin on situations we actually need to avoid. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a culture which perceives quitting as a last resort, Alan Bernstein and Peg Streep show that it's an essential tool for a happy and successful life. They reveal simple truths which apply to goals in all areas of life including love, relationships, and work, including:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuitting permits growth and learning, as well as the ability to frame new goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout the ability to give up, most people will end up in a discouraging loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most satisfied people know when it's time to stop persisting and start quitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Quitting is a healthy, adaptive response when a goal can't be reached. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e©2014 Peg Streep and Alan B. Bernstein (P)2014 Gildan Media LLC\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instructional Systems [Aubrey J. Kline (aka Jim Kline dba Instructional Systems)]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47117248495856,"sku":"2940170404155","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170404155_p0.jpg?v=1763709139","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170404155","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}