What if success didn't have to come at the cost of your peace of mind?
In Making It Without Losing It, bestselling author Jess Ekstrom delivers a refreshingly honest guide for ambitious humans who want to chase goals without setting their inner peace on fire. Through unfiltered storytelling, practical tools, and "yep, been there" moments, Jess helps readers enjoy work, stay motivated without meltdown, and build a life that feels as good as it looks. She flips the hustle culture script with two truths: success happens now, and motivation comes from within. Eleven mindset-shifting pillars help you rewire your brain, dodge burnout, and embrace the "Arrived Mindset"-knowing you're already enough. Smart, funny, and practical, this book is a must-read for anyone craving success with joy.
About the Author :
Jess Ekstrom is a serial social entrepreneur and bestselling author of Chasing the Bright Side and Create Your Bright Ideas. Featured on The Today Show, TIME, Good Morning America, and more, she founded and exited Headbands of Hope before launching Mic Drop Workshop to help women become public speakers and thought leaders. She lives with her family in Raleigh, NC.
Review :
"Every overachiever needs this book. I laughed out loud. I exhaled. I texted screenshots to friends. In a culture addicted to hustle, Jess Ekstrom teaches you that success doesn't have to cost you your sanity." --Jenny Wood, New York Times-bestselling author of Wild Courage
"This isn't another hustle-harder handbook. It's a lifeline. Jess Ekstrom reminds us that ambition and peace can coexist, and her words will make you want to keep going, but with far more ease and intention." --Amy Porterfield, New York Times-bestselling author of Two Weeks Notice and host of The Amy Porterfield Show
"For people who want to thrive in their career without losing them-selves, this book is your guide." --Eve Rodsky, JD, bestselling author of Fair Play and founder of Fair Play Policy Institute
"Jess Ekstrom is that rare mix of smart, hilarious, and deeply real. This book will help you stop chasing everyone else's version of success and start owning your own. I'm glad I get to be her friend and even gladder you get to read this book!" --Jon Acuff, New York Times-bestselling author of Soundtracks
"With refreshing courage and her signature humanity, Jess Ekstrom highlights what so many of us struggle with silently. Here's to set-ting our sights on new summits that bring us deep and lasting joy!"" --Poppy Harlow, award-winning journalist and founder of Day 2 Media
"The guide is bolstered with valuable anecdotes from Ekstrom's professional and personal life, including how motherhood and postpartum depression shaped her approach to entrepreneurship. There are also plenty of actionable tips on topics like gracefully receiving feedback, casting aside limiting self-narratives, and pivoting in the wake of unexpected challenges. Aspiring entrepreneurs will get a lot out of this." --Publishers Weekly
