In a culture that quietly rewards control, productivity, and constant self-optimization, the idea of “letting go” can sound suspiciously passive—almost irresponsible. Yet the inability to let go is one of the most common sources of emotional suffering: rumination over past mistakes, clinging to relationships that have run their course, or endlessly replaying fears about a future that hasn’t happened. In The Art of Letting Go, Nick Trenton argues that letting go is not weakness, avoidance, or resignation. It is a skill—one that can be learned, practiced, and refined. Written in Trenton’s trademark clear and conversational style, the book serves as both a psychological primer and a practical guide. Rather than…