The Next Big Idea Club Book of the Day Newsletter

The Next Big Idea Club Book of the Day Newsletter

Let That Sh*t Go: A Guide for Overachievers

A permission slip to stop performing, people-pleasing, and pushing past your limits.

Michael Kovnat's avatar
Kate Williams's avatar
Michael Kovnat and Kate Williams
Apr 09, 2025
∙ Paid

For a certain kind of person—ambitious, thoughtful, high-functioning to a fault—there’s no off switch. The to-do list is endless. The standards are sky-high. And rest? That’s for people who aren’t trying hard enough.

But what if the dream life we’re chasing isn't just elusive—it’s a mirage? What if trying harder is the very thing getting in the way of feeling whole?

The five big ideas that follow offer a different kind of roadmap—not to perfection, but to peace. They’re from a bestselling writer who’s spent her life performing, achieving, and pushing past the limits. Until she decided to let go.

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Next Big Idea.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
Kate Williams's avatar
A guest post by
Kate Williams
Kate Williams is the Director of Brand Voice at ALO and has been em-dashing since 2003. Her writing has appeared in NYLON, Shape, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Women's Health, and more. She is the author of several YA novels and the memoir How to Stop Trying.
Subscribe to Kate
© 2025 Next Big Idea Club · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture