Slip, Don’t Spiral: How to Recover Quickly, Reclaim Your Power, and Break Free from Self-Sabotage

One mistake doesn’t have to ruin everything.

We all slip up—skip a workout, eat the cake, procrastinate on an important task. But too often, one small slip triggers the What-the-Hell Effect: “I’ve already failed, so why bother trying?” That’s when a simple mistake spirals into self-sabotage.

In Slip, Don’t Spiral: How to Recover Quickly, Reclaim Your Power, and Break Free from Self-Sabotage, bestselling author Dan Crown shows you how to stop the cycle of collapse and build habits that thrive—even when life isn’t perfect.

Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and practical strategies, this book gives you a recovery system that’s kind, resilient, and effective.

In This Book You’ll Learn How To:

Break the “I’ve already failed” pattern before it spirals

Apply the Next Best Action Rule to bounce back in minutes

Build anti-fragile habits that grow stronger after setbacks

Overcome perfectionism, guilt, and all-or-nothing thinking

Rewire your mindset through identity-based habits

Stop doomscrolling, emotional eating, and draining behaviors

Create a personalized system to recover fast and stay on track

Why This Book Work:

You don’t need endless willpower or a flawless streak. You need a system that lets you slip without spiraling—so progress continues, even on hard days. This book gives you exactly that.

Perfect for readers searching:

• how to stop self-sabotage

• how to bounce back after failure

• how to build better habits

• how to overcome procrastination and perfectionism

• how to change your mindset fast

Great for fans of:

Atomic Habits • The Power of Now • Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself • The Willpower Instinct • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F • Think Like a Monk

⭐ You don’t need perfection. You need resilience. Learn how to slip, recover fast, and keep moving forward