Genre: Personal Development and Success
Premise: “Success often hangs in the balance of perseverance and surrender.”
Synopsis:
Between Glory and Giving Up is a motivational and psychology-driven guide designed to help readers navigate the delicate balance between persistence and letting go. Whether it's a career, relationship, or life goal, the decision to push forward or pivot can profoundly shape one’s path to success and fulfillment. This book offers readers the tools and insights to make those decisions with clarity, courage, and confidence.The book is grounded in the Pivot or Persevere Framework, a three-phase system that helps readers evaluate their goals, assess their progress, and make informed choices about whether to forge ahead or change course:
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The Crossroads Mindset: Discover the psychology behind why quitting is often stigmatized and why persistence is glorified. Tools like the Crossroads Self-Assessment guide readers through evaluating their emotions, motivations, and external pressures. Case study: A corporate executive who walked away from a high-paying job to start a passion-driven business, finding greater success and personal satisfaction.
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The Glory Gap: Learn how to identify whether you’re in a temporary slump or a dead-end situation. Tools such as the Glory Gap Calculator help readers measure the potential return on their efforts versus the emotional and physical costs of continuing. Example: A professional athlete who persevered through a career-threatening injury by focusing on incremental wins and regaining their competitive edge.
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The Art of the Pivot: Understand when and how to let go with grace. Exercises like the Pivot Playbook provide actionable steps for transitioning to a new goal, career, or mindset while preserving dignity and lessons learned. Case study: A struggling entrepreneur who closed a failing business and redirected their skills into creating a thriving consultancy.
Through practical advice, inspiring stories, and science-backed strategies, Between Glory and Giving Up equips readers to:
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Decide with Confidence: Use frameworks like the 5-Year Reflection Exercise to project the long-term impact of sticking with or changing a particular path.
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Reframe Failure: Shift the narrative around quitting, recognizing it as a strategic decision rather than a personal defeat.
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Build Resilience: Learn how to stay motivated during challenging times and avoid burnout while pursuing meaningful goals.
Packed with Decision-Making Toolkits, the book provides:
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Crossroads Self-Assessment: A questionnaire to help readers evaluate their motivations and emotional readiness for change.
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Glory Gap Calculator: A visual tool to weigh the costs and rewards of continuing versus pivoting.
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Pivot Playbook: A step-by-step guide for transitioning to new opportunities with clarity and confidence.
The book also addresses common fears and misconceptions:
- How do I know if I’m giving up too soon?
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What if I regret my decision later?
A chapter titled Regret-Proofing Your Choices explores how to make decisions that align with your values and minimize long-term regrets.
Target Audience: High achievers, decision-makers, and individuals at crossroads in their lives.
Approximate Book Length: 70,000 words
Why It’s a Bestseller:
Addresses a Universal Struggle: The tension between persistence and letting go is a common challenge for high achievers, entrepreneurs, and anyone pursuing ambitious goals.
Science Meets Emotion: Combines psychological insights, decision-making science, and motivational storytelling to appeal to both the heart and mind.
Actionable and Relatable: Offers practical tools and frameworks that readers can use immediately to make life-changing decisions.
Inspiring Stories: Features relatable case studies of individuals who found success by persevering or pivoting, resonating with readers from all walks of life.
