This book explores the nature of success… And the aftermath of attaining it. Laura Gassner Otting’s Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like It Should... and What to Do About It delves into the disorienting aftermath of achieving our goals, where success, instead of bringing satisfaction, often leads to a hunger for more, more often than not accompanied by anxiety and self-doubt.

Otting describes it as “Wonderhell" — a mental space where the thrill of achievement meets the weight of newfound expectations and internal conflict. In fact, a well-documented phenomenon called post-Olympic depression has seen decorated athletes spiral after earning medals for their performances, spiraling after they achieve their goals.

Otting wants us to view this feeling as an insight and gateway to further growth. Whether what we experience is fear, anxiety, or heartbreak, society is quick to call it a burden — but it is actually just a portal to new possibilities. Like any true self-help book, it really encourages readers to reflect and continue their personal development journey.

WHERE TO GET IT- You can find Wonderhell on Amazon.

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