Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less

Its obvious this book is a must read for today's women, who are seeking ways to thrive, but I HIGHLY recommend this book for the men - husbands, dads and male leaders. As I read this book, I've gained empathy and a new perspective I only sensed before but didn't quite understand completely until Tiffany made it clear for me. I now have a new lens for what my wife has done and is doing, to be an amazing wife, mother and career professional. Despite already being a proud and 'active' dad, I now understand her challenges and am attempting to step up to the plate and do more, to allow more balance in our marriage and parental roles, and to allow her an opportunity to be all she can be. Thanks, Stephen H.

After getting through the first third of the book which was not that relatable to me because I'm not an obsessive perfectionist like the author, the book got better because she gave explicit information on how she changed up the division of labor in her home to kick ass in her career. I would recommend this book to other mothers with careers and the partners that are supporting them, but I would not want to read this book if I were not one of those two categories of people.

This book was life-changing. I first heard about it on the Good Life Project podcast and it nearly made me cry, realizing all of the ways in which I assume what my role should be, as a "good woman" and as a good family member. But as a leader, it seems I've left my skills at work, rather than engaging in the kind of team-building I am usually very good at doing in my corporate role. For all women who suffer some version of "home control disorder" this will open your eyes to new possibilities.

This is the book for any woman wondering, “How can I do it all?” Beautifully written and well-researched, Tiffany Dufu offers women a path away from the culture of "having it all" and "doing it all." She shows us how to expect less of ourselves and more of others, trading resentment for fulfillment while producing more intimate relationships and shared responsibilities.As a therapist and specialist in women's issues this is the book I will recommend to clients, and surpassed my expectations. It addresses a common frustration expressed by many women over the lack of mutual responsibility in our personal and business relationships. Feeling exhausted and resentful, we are often sabotaged professionally. Dufu’s memoir, an invaluable resource, outlines how we can set new priorities for ourselves, have true relationship partners, set new priorities, and succeed in all aspects of our lives. A must read!

A lightbulb went off after I read this book > I realized two major things. 1) even though my husband and I were splitting up to-dos, they all still remained on my mental to-do list. and that means they're still on my plate 2) yes there will be some mothers who make the cutest valentine's day cards for the class that you're jealous of - and if they love to do that and get joy from it, all the power to them. but before you fall into the mommy guilt trap, ask your kids what's more important to them. to have homemade, perfect valentine's cards to hand out? or to spend time together playing a board game or watching his soccer game? we make assumptions about what being a good mom/wife/worker is about without taking a step back and asking what really matters to our family. once you do that, you have the incredible freedom and power to drop the ball.