Release Your Brakes! by James W. Newman is a seminal work in the self-improvement genre, often cited as a precursor to modern high-performance coaching. First published in 1977, the book serves as the "owner-operator manual for the human system," focusing on identifying and removing the psychological "brakes"—self-limiting beliefs and emotional patterns—that hinder personal and professional potential.

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