Just Let It Go

Why letting go might be the most powerful skill you'll ever master.

It's hard to let go… I know.

Whether it's the cutting comment from a coworker that replays in your mind for weeks, the relationship that ended badly years ago, or the mistake you can't forgive yourself for making – letting go seems impossible when your grip feels so necessary.

For most of my life, I was a professional holder-on-to-things. I collected resentments like souvenirs, maintained grudges like prized possessions, and replayed past mistakes with the dedication of a film critic studying a classic movie frame by frame.

I thought this was normal. I thought this was necessary. I believed that letting go meant being weak or giving in.

I was wrong.

What I've discovered through years of unnecessary suffering is that letting go isn't a sign of weakness – it's the ultimate display of strength. It's not an act of surrender, but an act of power. And it might be the most important skill you'll ever develop for your happiness, health, and peace of mind.

The day I finally understood this changed everything. The person who hurt me had long moved on, while I remained shackled to the pain, serving a sentence they never received. In that moment, I realized I wasn't punishing them by holding on – I was only punishing myself.

In this newsletter, you'll discover the exact seven-step process that freed me from decades of carrying burdens that were never mine to bear. You'll learn the neurological reasons we hold onto pain, the hidden psychology behind our reluctance to let go, and practical techniques for releasing everything from minor irritations to deep-seated resentments. Plus, I'll share the surprising truth about what "letting go" actually means – it's probably not what you think

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