Get Out of Your Own Way

A Skeptic's Guide to Growth and Fulfillment

By: Dave Hollis

Narrated by: Dave Hollis, Rachel Hollis

Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

The idea that you could be more but got in your own way should wake you up in the middle of the night. Dave Hollis used to think that “personal growth” was just for broken people, then he woke up.

When a looming career funk, a growing drinking problem, and a challenging trek through therapy battered Dave Hollis, a Disney executive and father of four, he began to realize he was letting untruths about himself dictate his life. As he sank to the bottom of his valley, he had to make a choice. Would he push himself out of his comfort zone to become the best man he was capable of being, or would he play it safe and settle for mediocrity?

In Get Out of Your Own Way, Dave tackles topics he once found it difficult to be honest about, things like his struggles with alcohol and his insecurities about being a dad.

Offering encouragement, challenges, and a hundred moments to laugh, Dave will help you:

• Discover the way for those of us who are, like he was, skeptical of self-help but wanting something more than the status quo
• Drop negative ideas about who we are supposed to be and finally start living as who we really are
• See our own journeys more clearly as he unpacks the lies he once believed—such as “I Have to Have It All Together” and “Failure Means You’re Weak”
• Learn the tools that helped him change his life, and may change your life too

Get Out of Your Own Way is a call to arms for anyone who’s interested in a more fulfilled life, who, along the way, may have lost their “why” and now wonders how to unlock their potential or be better for their loved ones.

©2020 Dave Hollis (P)2020 HarperCollins Leadership

A Self Help Book from Someone who was a Non-Believer

If you’ve read all the books and are still searching when it comes to personal development this is the book YOU need to read. Get Out Of Your Own Way by Dave Hollis is the first time I felt like I wasn’t reading a personal growth book written by a cheerleader who had always been reaching for more but instead someone who has broken away from his fixed mindset to endless possibilities. This book evaluates a series of obstacles that ultimately he was at the root at and in turn teaches the reader the power of not using these excuses as reasons to be stuck. So many things ARE in our control yet we often don’t see it that way, Dave Hollis leads his reader to understand this. If someone could only read part of this book I would highly recommend Chapter 8 and the Conclusion. In Chapter 8 “Failure Means You’re Weak” we see Dave’s journey with a growth mindset. My favorite quote “the way you think may be leading you, rather than you leading the way you think” reminds us how powerful our thoughts truly are. In the conclusion of the book Dave sets out five areas in ones life that he believes will help you preserve a better life. Ultimately read this book and use one man’s story of growth to help yourself GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY!

Marvelous Reminders

I had the privilege of reading with an Advanced Reader Copy from HarperCollins Leadership Launch Team was “Get Out of Your Own Way” by Dave Hollis AND received my audible version this morning! I stumbled or tripped into the world of personal growth in the fall of 2018 by reading a facebook post from a friend that recommended “Girl, Wash Your Face” by Rachel Hollis. Since then, I have been on a daily journey to leap off the hamster wheel, practice daily health and wellness to feel better about myself and establish a path of growth in everything that I do. Fast forward to the present and Rachel’s husband is about to release a book (March 10, 2020) that shares his own limiting beliefs and story on his journey of personal growth. I have followed HollisCo for over a year and attended their women’s conference, Rise in Minneapolis which was a memorable weekend. While I have heard bits and pieces of Dave’s story, it was fantastic to be able to read the stories and gain greater understanding of his “why” on his journey. The book offers suggestions on how to tackle your own issues and applies to men and women. Rachel resonated with me, but so does Dave in a different way. “Get Out of Your Own Way” will challenge you to think about your own journey, but it is up to you to do the work. Let’s GO! #getoutofyourownway #gooyow #harpercollinsambassador

Read it

I wasn’t sure how I would feel about this since I read Rachel’s books first. I think I may identify with this one more. Gender struggles aside this book calls me out on my darker nature as a self preservation loyalist Enneagram type (read dark and twisty) and forced me to look at how I was stopping myself. I identify with his stories and mindsets more than Rachel’s (gasp) and so I think I could take more from his hard truths. I only wish he gave himself credit enough not to copy Rachel’s “lie/truth” format. He has a lot to offer and should feel confident enough to do his own thing. That being said, well done and very effective.

How inspiring

This is now the 2nd time I have read this. No matter what you are going through in life there is something here for you. It’s a great listen while on a run and to have Dave himself read it you can truly hear the passion and hurt and all of the emotions. Thanks again Dave you are an inspiration

Great book!

Great book! ...a lot of good points to use for daily life. I will be referencing this book often!

I'm starting a personal growth journey.

This book is phenomenal and has helped me have a better understanding of this journey I'm undertaking.

Phenomenal

I would recommend this book to everyone. This was life changing. I see things in a different light now. I needed this. Thanks for being vulnerable and speaking your truth.

Awesome story written by an awesome guy

This book is so relatable to any human being. The stories make you reflect on your own life and challenges. It is uplifting and gives you a positive perspective on life and where you can go! Read or listen to it!

Great content

Enjoyed Dave's first book. I could relate to several of his stories and how he used them to grow to another level.

Authentic

Narration from one's personal perspective puts everything into context. I loved hearing from Dave. His advice came from his real life and I found myself in the same situation many times throughout the book.