Publishers Weekly
06/01/2020
Molfino, host of the Heroine podcast, explores female empowerment in her zesty debut. According to Molfino, “good girl myths” are the “self-sabotaging beliefs that hold you back and suffocate your power as a strong, confident woman.” She singles out five key myths to look out for—those of rules, perfection, logic, harmony, and sacrifice; each, she writes, serves as a defense mechanism developed by women who have received powerful (and often subliminal) messages from patriarchal structures and authorities about acceptable and attractive female behavior. After walking readers through the “What Kind of Good Girl Are You?” quiz, Molfino provides exercises to break through each by journaling, meditating, and putting in mental and emotional work. For instance, she cites research showing that girls receive more praise for fixed traits (such as beauty or intelligence) where boys receive more “process praise” (focusing on effort and strategies) and suggests activities for cultivating a “growth, versus fixed, mindset” to overcome perfection expectations. Molfino’s program is slow but steady, and champions making small changes in order to create a large impact. Women searching for ways to increase their self-worth and confidence will find many gems here. (July)
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Molfino explores female empowerment in her zesty debut. Women searching for ways to increase their self-worth and confidence will find many gems.” — Publisher's Weekly
“One of our favorite questions in the Stanford Life Design Lab is 'What do you notice?' as it focuses you on what is actually happening and what you're learning by paying attention. Majo artfully couples deep self-reflection with design thinking to offer valuable and timely solutions for women. If you want a more well-designed and generative life, read this book.” — Dave Evans, co-founder of the Stanford Life Design Lab and co-author of Designing Your Life and Designing Your Work Life
"A must-read for any woman who is ready to design a life on her own terms. Majo holds up a big, clear mirror to help you see your blind spots and activate your power." — Sophia Amoruso, Founder & CEO, Girlboss
“Practically every woman I know could benefit from Break the Good Girl Myth. Majo Molfino is working from a deep knowledge of the social factors that put contradictory pressures on all women, but her conversational writing makes reading this book feel like a chat with a good friend over coffee. Majo will change your thinking and your life, and make it all feel easy.” — Martha Beck, PhD., bestselling author and life coach
“Smart, empowering, and practical, Break the Good Girl Myth gives you the vision to break free from old constraints and then guides you in creating a better future for yourself – and the planet.” — BJ Fogg, PhD. New York Times bestselling author of Tiny Habits
"Inspiring! Majo's insightful words help fortify your creative confidence so you can discover and share your gifts with the world!" — Jessica Hische, Lettering Artist and New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow I'll Be Brave
“Majo’s words and ideas will change your life. Buy the book and discover your true potential as a woman." — Lisa Congdon, artist & illustrator
"An elegant, powerful framework for female liberation." — Amber Rae, author of Choose Wonder over Worry
Jessica Hische
"Inspiring! Majo's insightful words help fortify your creative confidence so you can discover and share your gifts with the world!"
Sophia Amoruso
"A must-read for any woman who is ready to design a life on her own terms. Majo holds up a big, clear mirror to help you see your blind spots and activate your power."
Dave Evans
One of our favorite questions in the Stanford Life Design Lab is 'What do you notice?' as it focuses you on what is actually happening and what you're learning by paying attention. Majo artfully couples deep self-reflection with design thinking to offer valuable and timely solutions for women. If you want a more well-designed and generative life, read this book.
Amber Rae
"An elegant, powerful framework for female liberation."
BJ Fogg
Smart, empowering, and practical, Break the Good Girl Myth gives you the vision to break free from old constraints and then guides you in creating a better future for yourself – and the planet.
Lisa Congdon
Majo’s words and ideas will change your life. Buy the book and discover your true potential as a woman."
Martha Beck
Practically every woman I know could benefit from Break the Good Girl Myth. Majo Molfino is working from a deep knowledge of the social factors that put contradictory pressures on all women, but her conversational writing makes reading this book feel like a chat with a good friend over coffee. Majo will change your thinking and your life, and make it all feel easy.
