Quiet Quit & Fully Live

Take Back Your Time, Energy, and Life Through Ethical Disengagement

By: Matthew Hess

Narrated by: Myles Catania

Winner of the Readers' Favorite 2024 Gold Medal for General Non-Fiction.

Quiet Quit & Fully Live is a thought-provoking exploration of the quiet quitting phenomenon, challenging the negative connotations it often carries. The book explores how stepping back from over-engagement at work can lead to a more balanced life, enhanced personal well-being, and surprisingly, a boost in workplace productivity. It argues that by setting healthy boundaries, individuals can reignite their passion for their roles and bring a renewed sense of purpose to their teams. This insightful guide encourages listeners to redefine their work-life balance, leading to a more fulfilling and sustainable professional journey.

©2024 Matthew Hess (P)2024 Hylosis Publishing

Well Done Gents!

In the book Quiet Quit & Fully Live, Mr Hess teaches the reader (or listener) how to disengage from overcommitment at work in order to live a happy, joyful, and fulfilling life. You don't need to be a perfectionist to overcommit. Most of us overcommit without even realizing it. The world we leave outside of work can soon grow chaotic and hectic if left unmaintained. Allow Mr Hess to teach you how do disengage from overworking and allow his to show you how to find a peace you may be looking for.

Oh, and best of all, this book is narrated by Myles Catania. Mr Catania is a great narrator with great genre range. He does everything from self-help to fantasy.

Great Job you two!

A good reminder for ourselves

It’s good to take a step back and reflect especially in today’s workspace. This is a good way to do so

Glad I picked this up

I always used to think of quit quitting as a bad thing, but after getting stressed out at work, I knew something had to change. I’m glad I picked up this book. I no longer feel guilty about this concept and I learned some valuable things about setting boundaries!

A reminder that boundaries aren't quitting

This audiobook is a breath of fresh air for anyone feeling drained by hustle culture. It reframes quiet quitting not as laziness, but as a conscious, healthy shift toward reclaiming your time and energy. The narrator’s delivery is clear and steady, making the message land with calm authority. I appreciated how the book doesn’t just vent about burnout—it offers thoughtful insights and realistic strategies for setting boundaries without guilt. Whether you’re overworked, underappreciated, or just reevaluating what matters, this is a smart, empowering listen that gives you permission to live more, and not just work more.

Great audiobook

Production quality was great and really stressed the idea of taking taking back your life and time. Highly reccomend.

captivating and inspiring!

this is an absolute gem! It completely reframes the whole "quiet quitting" idea into something positve and empowering. Instead of seeing it as laziness, it shows how stepping back from the grind can actually bring more passion, balance, and even better work performance. The message here is clear: set boundries, reclaim your time, and find purpose in what you do.

I’ve been in the hospital for a while now, and books like this have been a lifeline. It really makes you think about how you use your energy and what truly matters. My wife has to listen to this! it''s a must for anyone feeling stuck or drained. The mindset shift it brings is just fantastic. Well writen, engaging, and full of practical insights.

The Refreshing Perspective I Didn’t Know I Needed

Listening to Quiet Quit & Fully Live felt like a breath of fresh air. In a world where we’re constantly pushed to do more, be more, and give more at work, this audiobook offers a refreshing perspective that challenges the status quo. Matthew Hess does an amazing job of breaking down the idea of “quiet quitting” in a way that doesn’t feel negative at all. Instead, it feels empowering.

As someone who’s struggled with burnout, the concept of ethical disengagement really resonated with me. The idea that you can set healthy boundaries and still be successful is something that’s often overlooked. Hess’s approach made me realize that stepping back doesn’t mean you’re giving up; it means you’re taking control of your life.

The book is short—just over two hours—but it’s packed with insights that have really stuck with me. I loved how Hess explained that by taking care of ourselves first, we can actually bring more passion and purpose to our work. It’s a win-win!

Take Back Control of Your Time

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed at work, like you’re giving too much and getting too little in return, this book will really help. It will show you how to reclaim your time and energy in a healthy, intentional way.

The book really reshaped how I thought about my work-life balance, especially with all the buzz around "quiet quitting." The author shows that it’s okay to step back and set boundaries—it doesn’t mean you’re slacking, it means you’re valuing your well-being. And let's be honest, in a world where burnout is far too common, that’s something we all need to hear.

I loved the practical advice throughout. He gives tips on how to manage your time better, like how to organize your calendar or say no to unnecessary tasks.

The audiobook is just over two hours, so it’s a quick listen, but I found myself wanting more. The narrator, Myles Catania, did a great job, though the pace was maybe a bit fast for my taste.

Overall, this is a great book if you're feeling burned out or stuck in your career. It's a reminder that you can still be successful and set healthy limits. I highly recommend it for anyone who’s ready to take back control of their time and mental health.

A great listen

This book offers a great take on work-life balance, showing that stepping back doesn’t mean you’re slacking—it’s about setting healthy boundaries. The idea of quiet quitting is explained in a way that feels empowering rather than negative. It really helped shift my perspective on how to manage my energy at work without burning out.

A unique way to achieve work-life balance

I've heard of quiet quitting a couple times before and it was always painted in a negative light in headlines. This book highlights the positive aspects of it and how it can even be ethical and mutually beneficial. I have struggled with burnout in the past and I thought the only solution was to either win the lottery or embrace the continuous burnout while you build another stream of income. This has been a great perspective shift for me because I didn't realize how much of a difference reframing the idea of quite quitting would make. It isn't about giving up and performing at your worst, it's actually about fully embracing a healthy balance that in turn leads to more productivity and happiness for both sides. Don't get me wrong, I will still continue to build another source of income on the side of my job, but I will do it in a much happier state knowing how to give my best to my work but also give the best to myself and my own mental health.