Contents
Endings: The Good Cannot Begin Until the Bad Ends
Pruning: Growth Depends on Getting Rid of the Unwanted or the Superfluous
Normalizing Necessary Endings: Welcome the Seasons of Life into Your Worldview
When Stuck Is the New Normal: The Difference Between Pain with a Purpose and Pain for No Good Reason
Getting to the Pruning Moment: Realistic, Hopeless, and Motivated
Hoping Versus Wishing: The Difference Between What’s Worth Fixing and What Should End
The Wise, the Foolish, and the Evil: Identifying Which Kinds of People Deserve Your Trust
Creating Urgency: Stay Motivated and Energized for Change
Resistance: How to Tackle Internal and External Barriers
No More Mr. Bad Guy: The Magic of Self-Selection
Having the Conversation: Strategies for Ending Things Well
Embrace the Grief: The Importance of Metabolizing Necessary Endings
Sustainability: Taking Inventory of What Is Depleting Your Resources
Conclusion: It’s All About the Future
Chapter 1
The People Are the Plan