By Shelli Wright
The Tao of Maybe
Happiness. No Matter What.
The quiet art of living inside uncertainty — holding maybe with an open hand, and finding calm amid the stress instead of waiting to escape it.
See for yourself
A short taste of Maybe
Let go of the outcome
Control is an illusion. Holding maybe with an open palm leaves room for what you cannot yet see.
Trade hope for trust
Hope is a four-letter word — it lives in a future that isn’t here. The opposite of hope isn’t despair; it’s trust.
Rewire the habit
Neuroscience meets ancient wisdom: simple daily exercises retrain the brain’s stress loops toward calm.
What readers are saying
“Maybe.”
★★★★★ Loved by readers on Amazon and beyond.
A beautifully simple yet profoundly impactful read. I find myself stopping and saying “Maybe” a lot more in my daily life — Maybe I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. There’s a deep sense of calm and reassurance that comes with embracing the unknown.
Don’t hesitate to add this book to your library TODAY. Literally life-changing wisdom presented in a way that is accessible, compelling, and relatable. I’d give it 10 stars if that was an option.
Possibly one of the highest returns on investment you’ll read — easy to get through, but full of excellent anecdotes and philosophies that will change your perspective even within 2 chapters. If you’re curious about how to be less anxious or just plain happier, this is worth your time!
I LOVED The Tao of Maybe. So good. A great attitude reset for the new year. Thank you again for sending it to me — I’m going to share it with others.
A gem — filled with fascinating, heartfelt stories and a chill, easygoing pace that makes it a true joy to read. Sometimes you just want a dose of perspective-shifting motivation that flows effortlessly and hits deep. This book delivers exactly that.
After reading a page or two every morning over breakfast, we finally wrapped up Shelli’s book. We laughed and cried, and we’re sad it’s over… This book is soo good.
This book has changed the way I view certain things in my life. Very eloquent in how the subject is presented. A must-read for those looking for a little more perspective in their life.
If you like self-help books that are not really self-help books — like Candide, How to Win Friends and Influence People, The Alchemist — check out The Tao of Maybe. It’s REALLY GOOD!!!
A quick note of thanks for the recommendation. The wisdom in its practices is very encouraging and comforting.
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“What terrible news, how unlucky!” cried the neighbors. To which the farmer replied, “Maybe.”
A plan to undo the stress program running our brains — applying the science of neuroplasticity to 2,000-year-old Taoist wisdom. Through the parable of the farmer who meets every twist of fortune with a single word, “Maybe,” Shelli Wright and Dr. Katherine Boutry offer simple, tangible exercises for trading hope and fear for trust and curiosity.
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About the author
Shelli Wright
Shelli Wright is a writer, creative director, and lifelong student of Eastern philosophy. Across a career spanning advertising (Samsung, Volkswagen, Jeep, Fox Sports), live theater, and large-scale event production, she kept circling one question: how do we stay at peace when life refuses to stay certain? The Tao of Maybe is her answer.
Today she shares that practice — letting go of attachment to outcome and trading anxiety for calm — with readers and audiences alike. Shelli is available for speaking engagements, workshops, and podcasts, bringing the art of “Maybe” to teams, conferences, and communities.
What if it all works out…
— Jitterbug