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Exploring the concept of grit, this book critiques the glorification of relentless achievement, highlighting the often-overlooked toll on mental health. It uses Ernest Hemingway as a case study, illustrating how his remarkable perseverance led to significant literary success while simultaneously resulting in personal turmoil, including multiple divorces and his tragic suicide. The narrative emphasizes the need to balance ambition with mental well-being, challenging the notion that grit alone guarantees fulfillment or happiness.
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A Practical Approach to Life Satisfaction, Robert Ott
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- A Practical Approach to Life Satisfaction
- Subtitle
- Powered by Emotional Knowledge and Grit
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Ott
- Publisher
- Archway Publishing
- Publisher
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781665716765
- Category
- Psychology
- Description
- Exploring the concept of grit, this book critiques the glorification of relentless achievement, highlighting the often-overlooked toll on mental health. It uses Ernest Hemingway as a case study, illustrating how his remarkable perseverance led to significant literary success while simultaneously resulting in personal turmoil, including multiple divorces and his tragic suicide. The narrative emphasizes the need to balance ambition with mental well-being, challenging the notion that grit alone guarantees fulfillment or happiness.