so-soWanted to love this more than I did. It was readable enough, the characters endearing enough, and the concept engaging enough. But it was also slow, and there was a bit too much going on. If Kinsella had stuck to the “burnout” concept, mined it a bit more deeply, and shaved 100 pages off this, it would have fired better for me.
pickIf you, too, are suffering from burnout, reading this may not be the kind of catharsis you‘re looking for. I found it kind of stressful to read about a character experiencing *some* of the same feelings that I have been (though in a very dramatized way) — and knowing that everything‘s about to change…for her. However, despite requiring some suspension of disbelief, the story is grounded in sweetness & earnestness, & it had me laughing ALL the way.
so-soI skimmed this because of course I am no good at slow. Good ideas here — allow twice as much time for projects as you think you need because you actually need that long.
pickI have read three of this author‘s books and I am surprised that this one has some ideas I want to bring up at work.
pickNot as revelatory as I was hoping, but still provided a sound case for the need to address the stress as well as the stressor. I‘ve often wondered why I didn‘t feel the relief when a stressful situation passed…now I know why. And will be looking for my personal hows for reliably completing the stress cycle going forward.
pickI enjoyed this book as I have the few others of Newport‘s I have read. I like his reframing of ideas and reevaluating cultural norms. His writing causes me to think more about the topics he covers. This one considered the influence of different things on knowledge based jobs. I liked how he wrapped up the second half sharing helpful ways to incorporate the information into real life.
pickSuch a quick, easy read. It will make you laugh, smile, & maybe even cry. Full of feel good vibes & heart. Like relatable characters who come complete with messy stories, making them all the more relatable? You'll love Kinsella's writing. Love quirky characters who leave you waiting for the other shoe to drop? You'll enjoy Kinsella's writing. Just need an escape from your own day to day drama? You'll find it in Kinsella's writing.
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