Having been a fan of Dave Hollis’ wife Rachel’s two books (Girl Wash your Face & Girl Stop Apologizing), I was ecstatic when I heard Dave was working on his own book. I have gotten glimpses into Dave’s thoughts and ideas by listening to the Hollis Podcasts (which, by the way, are great too and worth checking out!), and I’ve also been curious about Dave’s own story and his personal journey. Furthermore, what was it like for Dave to witness Rachel’s radical change in her worldview and, not only charge ahead in her quest for self-improvement, but also to do it publicly for the world to see?

In Get Out of Your Own Way, Dave digs deep into his own internal psyche with vulnerability, genuineness, and evening humor. The stories he tells will resonate with the reader, as Dave’s experiences tap into much of what we all grapple with in our shared human experience.

This book will stand on it’s own and apart from those written by Rachel. And for those already familiar with Rachel’s books and the Hollis’ endeavors, this is a delightful look at their life and work from the perspective of the (so far) lesser known half of this couple. Can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on a copy of this book when it comes out in March!

Dave Hollis is the husband of Rachel Hollis, author and entrepreneur. He is also a businessman in his own right, having worked for Disney and several other major companies throughout the years.

In his first book, "Get Out of Your Own Way," Hollis takes similar principles that his wife Rachel shared in her wildly popular book "Girl, Wash Your Face" and applying them to the male perspective. Hollis breaks down misconceptions that have led him to avoid pursuing his goals, neglecting his health and other common missteps. Every chapter has a theme, much like "Girl, Wash Your Face."

I actually gleaned some good insights from this book and plan on sharing it with my husband and some friends who could use its message. Bear in mind that this book is considered self-improvement, so if you're not ready for implementing change, it's probably not for you. However, if you need a book that will spur you on to change and encourage you at the same time, "Get Out Of Your Own Way" could be a helpful read. Hollis is engaging and blunt at times, but seems to really want the best for those around him, which is an admirable trait.

While I am not necessarily the target market for this book, it was a great read and worth the time to dive into. I did highlight a lot of the book and have shared some quotes that were particularly meaningful to me. This is a secular book, so expect a few curse words, but if you can overlook that, the book is well worth the read. Hollis is down to earth and affable with encouragement to spare.

I was an early reader, thanks to Thomas Nelson Inc. Publishers. All opinions are my own and I was not required to leave a review.

Dave Hollis absolutely hits the nail on the head with this direct and specific read. The title says it all, as we truly do need to stop getting in our own way if we want to become better versions of ourselves. This is a great reminder of those things that get in the way of most humans wandering the planet. Even better, Hollis provides tangible solutions to these common road blocks. He is extremely relatable and speaks on a level that does not come across as "preachy" but rather one human relating their experience to another. He takes topics that might make most skeptics cringe - like therapy, and self help - and spins them in such a way that you can't help but wonder if you've been missing out for your whole adult life. While I assume it is intended to be the "male" perspective of his wife Rachel's best seller "Girl, Wash Your Face", I definitely think it appeals to both men and women. Overall, I enjoyed Dave's perspective, his honesty about some less than flattering aspects of his life, and appreciated his willingness to admit when he'd had it all wrong.
I received an advance reader copy of "Get Out of Your Own Way" from the publisher, this is my honest review.

Fantastic debut novel for Dave Hollis. It is written in the same format as Rachel's book, Girl Wash Your Face, in that he debunks the lies he believed about himself. He was extremely successful in his career, but unfulfilled. He shares his personal journey to getting out of his own way and living his best life! I really enjoyed hearing things from Dave's point of view. If you are a Hollis fan, grab a copy, you won't be disappointed.

Thank you Harper Collins and NetGalley for this ARC.

#getoutofyourownway, #gooyow, and #harpercollinsambassador

I have been following Dave Hollis for a while, and his wife, of course! Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing intrigued me enough to know that his book would probably intrigue me as well.

The book's title pretty much sums up the book perfectly. It explains how to stop being our own worst enemy, how to mind over matter, how to get out of our own way and set ourselves up for success.

One thing I will add into my review, that, while I LOVE their books, please do not think these books have a spiritual spin to them. A lot of my friends are Christians and are sorely disappointed that Dave and Rachel don't add in scripture and things like that. Not all self-help books need to be scripturally based and it doesn't make their books bad books for Christians to read just because the Bible isn't involved.

I had to say that side note, because I feel a lot of people end up being disappointed by that and there's no need to. If you go buy a "how to build a house" book, you don't expect scriptures to be sprinkled throughout, and a book that helps us build our lives doesn't always need to have that either.

I really enjoyed this book and will be gift it to my husband. :)

Go, Dave Hollis! I flew through this book, and made tons of highlights and notes. It’s written from a pragmatist’s viewpoint of growth, and is incredibly helpful. I’m someone who isn’t intrinsically motivated, and Dave’s book helped shed light on why and how I’m holding myself back from growing and becoming a better version of myself. I really enjoyed reading his book.

Overall, this book was OK. I don't think I was the audience. I see the correct audience being men, first of all. I also think this is more of self-help for beginners. I think Dave is really smart but wasn't necessarily giving out his BEST ideas.

Dave Hollis matches his wife’s ability to pump people up in his first book “Get Out Of Your Own Way”.

While his wife Rachel Hollis seems able to push herself into motivation by being “on” all the time, Dave started with a skeptical frame of mind. While I adore me some Rachel Hollis, I found Dave’s vulnerability and candor to be more relatable to me personally. I can relate to his insecurities (from a woman’s point of view) and his history of codependency.

I highly recommend this book for anyone on a journey looking for some truth on how to examine your life from a new lense and believe in yourself to be the best version of yourself that you can be.

Get Out of Your Own Way gives you the other side of the coin to Girl Wash Your Face & Girl Stop Apologizing. Dave had a very successful career but was unfulfilled and in a rut. He gives the reader a glimpse into what he did to work through all the lies and insecurities to become a better husband, dad & person. Dave uses his own experiences, both good & bad, to encourage the reader to make changes to improve their own lives. I felt connected with Dave because I use to have a similar mindset regarding self improvement. Dave has helped me change that mindset and begin to life a more fulfilled life. I would recommend this book for both men & women.

**I received a free copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**

Oh, the Hollises. I have a love-hate relationship with them. You can read my reviews of Rachel's books to see how my opinion has changed over the years. As an original fan-girl of Rachel's, I WANT to like everything they do. But the more "famous" they get, the harder it is for me.

This book, in particular, is a struggle for me. I'm not sure who the intended audience is. Ostensibly, it's men. But I can't imagine any man voluntarily purchasing or reading this book. Whoever the target audience is, I think the actual purchasers are going to be women who think their husbands/sons need to read this.

My biggest struggle with the book is how similar it is in tone to Rachel's books. I know they're best friends and spouses, but this reads as if they share a brain. Or a ghostwriter. Or as if Rachel wrote it for him (or at least heavily edited it).

For most people, I would suggest that you instead flip to the back of the book, to the bibliography, and read Dave's source material:
High Performance Habits
Mindset, by Carol Dweck
The Five Love Languages
The Power of Habit
Atomic Habits
The Tipping Point
The Sacred Enneagram
Anything by John Maxwell
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins (which I don't love, but the Hollises do)

I really vacillated between giving this 2 and 3 stars. But at the end of the day, reading this book is a lot like drinking Walmart's Dr. Thunder when what you really want is a Dr. Pepper. If you are 100% new to the Hollis empire, you may enjoy this book. I can't say that the advice or content is bad...it's just all repeat material. The stories, the advice...I've heard it all before, multiple times. It is a "man-friendly" repackaging of <u>Girl Wash Your Face</u> and <u>Girl Stop Apologizing</u>.