Stop Holding Back - by Joze Piranian (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Overcoming your fears, one micro-moment at a time

Drawing on Joze's own incredible journey from being afraid to speak to becoming an award-winning speaker and stand-up comedian, Stop Holding Back will help you understand the hidden power of fear so you can conquer the obstacles that are holding you back in work and life.

Often, we think there will be a singular breakthrough moment for change, but for Piranian the biggest aha moment is that there are no aha moments in life. If you conquer your fears once, it does not mean that they are gone. Transformation happens through "millions of micro-moments of bravery." Focus less on waiting for that one moment that is going to change your life and more on cultivating micro-moments of bravery. In the words of Nelson Mandela, "courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it." When you work on triumphing over fear on a daily basis, through micro-moments of bravery, especially when you least want to, you can become unstoppable.

Review Quotes

"Inspiring, refreshingly practical and funny!" - Sona Movsesian, cohost of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
"Stop Holding Back reveals that courage is not a sudden breakthrough but a series of daily micro-moments of bravery. Joze Piranian invites readers--introverts, extroverts and all types--to see fear as a source of strength. This practical and inspiring guide empowers readers to build resilience and lead authentically." - KARL MOORE, associate professor, management, McGill University
"An achingly honest reminder that our deepest wounds can become the very voice that sets us free." - NAJWA ZEBIAN, bestselling author of Welcome Home
"Stop Holding Back is an inspiring guide blending personal experience with practical strategies, showing how self-awareness, courage and resilience can empower people to leverage their unique abilities as strengths--in life and in the workplace." - CHRISTOPHER CARDARELLI, executive director, Merck
"Joze Piranian's Stop Holding Back is a practical guide to turning fear into action, highlighting how leaning into discomfort can unlock growth." - ROBBIE BENT, cofounder of Othership
"Stop Holding Back is a powerful reminder to face fear and embrace the skin you're in. Joze shows how small moments of bravery can help you step into your unique self." - KAREN WAZEN, CEO, Karen Wazen Collection