Translation of: Quitting, a life strategy. Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-318).
Summary:
Nos han inculcado tanto la cultura del esfuerzo que la renuncia se vive como un fracaso y una falta de carácter. Esa visión no solo nos lastima, sino que nos parece intocable. Ante eso, Julia Keller, premio Pulitzer 2005, nos muestra que rendirse es un acto de amor, de valentía y de autocuidado que nos permite establecer límites y vivir una vida más plena y feliz. Se necesitan más desertores que antepongan su bienestar a la obstinación. Aquí derribarás el mito de la meritocracia y aprenderás a reconocer cuándo es necesario retirarte de la partida para ponerte en primer lugar. Estas páginas incluyen entrevistas con expertos como Adam Grant, autor de Piénsalo otra vez y Originales; o ejemplos de personalidades como Simone Biles, quien renunció a los Juegos Olímpicos por anteponer su salud mental. Cambia tu chip y reconoce cuándo ser un orgulloso desertor.--From back cover. The culture of effort has been instilled in us so much that resignation is experienced as a failure and a lack of character. That vision not only hurts us, but it seems untouchable to us. Given this, Julia Keller, 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner, shows us that surrendering is an act of love, courage and self-care that allows us to establish limits and live a fuller and happier life. More deserters are needed who put their well-being before stubbornness. Here you will debunk the myth of meritocracy and learn to recognize when it is necessary to withdraw from the game to put yourself first. These pages include interviews with experts such as Adam Grant, author of Think Again and Originals; or examples of personalities like Simone Biles, who gave up the Olympic Games for putting her mental health first. Change your chip and recognize when to be a proud deserter.--From back cover.
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