summary ofGet Out of Your Own WayBook by Dave Hollis

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Success is no measure of your mental health — we all need a little help sometimes

Dave Hollis is one of the most successful men around. He navigated a career in the entertainment business for 20 years, including working as a tour manager for Destiny’s Child, a stint at Fox, and notably, 17 years as head of sales at Disney’s movie studio. His success continued into his personal life; he married his best friend, Rachel Hollis, a woman who continually encourages him to grow, and he has healthy, happy kids. On the surface, he has it all.So, why did David Hollis find himself at rock bottom when he expected to be riding high?

Dips in self-esteem, poor mental health, and general difficulties come to us all, often at the strangest times. Hollis’s wife decided to dedicate her time to self-help and growth. During a conversation, she mentioned that if she was continually growing, how would their relationship work if he was static? That was a huge kick for Hollis, and as a result, he decided to grow too.

To work through his problems, Hollis decided to go to therapy; although the idea didn’t appeal to him at first — there is such a stigma around therapy, with most people believing that you only go down this route if you’re somehow broken.The truth is, we all need a little help from time to time, and therapy isn’t just for those who are “broken.”Everyone struggles from time to time. The choices you have are to continue to struggle and hope it gets better or seek help and push yourself forward. Learning the techniques to become more positive and go-getting can help you to achieve everything on your wishlist.Did you know? According to the American Psychological Association, just under half of Americans have seen a counselor or therapist at some time in their lives.