Reset: How to change what’s not working

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All of us hit a wall sometimes, in our life and in our jobs. What is getting in the way of your ability to make progress and do good work?

We’re accustomed to thinking that we can only pivot in response to an emergency or an existential threat. This book is about how you make quick progress on an important goal without waiting for the crisis to hit first.

The payoff is simple but powerful: the relief of shaking off bad habits and outdated practices. The pleasure of experiencing movement where stasis had prevailed. The sudden snap of agency that comes from reminding yourself: I’m capable of changing this situation.

Yesterday, we were stuck. Tomorrow, we spring ahead.

© Dan Heath 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025