Reddit reviews The Art of Letting Go: Daily Motivation

I'll just recommend you my last read: The Art of Letting Go by Jakob Graf. Even though it's not that popular, I really enjoyed it and will attach you my review down below:


The Art of Letting go: Daily Motivation

I recently came across this pretty interesting book - "The Art of Letting Go" by Jakob Graf. After I've previously read my fair share of books that would fit into that kind of self-help/spirituality category, this one turned out quite different (and to be honest - kind of refreshing).

Unlike most authors in this niche, the author, a young cultural anthropologist, martial artist and actor doesn't try to lecture any of his principles, but rather takes you on a journey through his life, his experiences and the multicultural environment he works and lives in.

I think the introduction of the book is quite useful to give you an idea of what this book is about: 

“The Art of Letting Go” is based on the Buddhist idea that life is full of attachments. We are attached to a work-life, a lover, a family, parents, material things, spiritual beliefs and of course our own ego. If not correctly reflected, attachments have the potential to control or overpower us. By changing our perspective and being open to fundamental changes, we can create new motivation and free ourselves from unwanted attachments. Old attachments and conditionings hinder us to reach new goals, but they can be overcome if we learn to let go.

I really enjoyed this one because instead of teaching theoretical concepts and ideological beliefs, this book has helped me to see the world from a different angle and equipped me with a new paradigm in terms of attachments.

Summary / Structure: 

The first half of the book focusses on the importance of how we see things. What is our attitude toward anything and everything? With examples from his own life, the author shows how the choices we make shape us, and that we must learn how to make them consciously.

The second half of the book gives a more practical approach on how to tackle life in all its forms and facets. Practicing Martial Arts and Buddhist philosophy throughout his life, the author refers to these as his cornerstones in “Art of Letting Go”. Structuring and mastering his little universe of Kungfu gave him the blueprint to structure the big universe of his life.

Rating: 4.5/5 


I hope this will help !