**Opt out of expectations and live a more intentional life with this
refreshing guide from the national bestselling author of The Year of
Less.
**We all follow our own path in life. At least, that's what we're told.
In reality, many of us either do what is expected of us, or follow the
invisible but well-worn paths that lead to what is culturally
acceptable. For some, those paths are fine -- even great. But they leave
some of us feeling disconnected from ourselves and what we really want.
When that discomfort finally outweighs the fear of trying something new,
we're ready to opt out.
After going through this process many times, Cait Flanders found there
is an incredible parallel between taking a different path in life and
the psychological work it takes to summit a mountain -- especially when
you decide to go solo. In Adventures in Opting Out, she offers a trail
map to help you with both. As you'll see, reaching the first viewpoint
can be easy -- and it offers a glimpse of what you're walking toward.
Climbing to the summit for the full view is worth it. But in the space
between those two peaks you will enter a world completely unknown to
you, and that is the most difficult part of the path to navigate.
With Flanders's guidance and advice, drawn from her own journey and
stories of others, you'll have all the encouragement and insight you'll
need to take the path less traveled and create the life you want. Just
step up to the trailhead and expect it to be an adventure.
