First published 2019
Modern culture pushes us to do more, accomplish more, buy more, and be more. Jefferson Bethke argues this relentless hustle has made us more anxious, tired, hurt, depressed, and frantic instead. The New York Times bestselling author and YouTuber lived this lifestyle himself before recognizing we need to stop doing and start becoming. Bethke shows readers how to set boundaries proactively, get comfortable with obscurity, and push back against contemporary demands. He explores the importance of silence and solitude while teaching strategies for handling life's stressors. The book targets anyone feeling overwhelmed by work, family, and community demands, those wanting deeper family connections, and people tired of anxiety, loneliness, and burnout. Bethke reveals that silence, obscurity, solitude, and vulnerability can provide the meaning and richness we truly seek.
Genres: self-help, contemporary, non-fiction, personal-development
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, self-discovery
Period: 21st-Century
224 pages · Paperback · Thomas Nelson
Content warnings: anxiety, depression