You Are A Badass: How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living An Awesome Life (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
I came across this title when Audible had a section on recommended audio books by authors and this one was recommended by Lisa Genova, an author I enjoy very much.I decided to pre-read it before purchasing it for someone who is ready for some major changes in her life but is paralyzed by fear and doubt. It's a good book with some wise advice, with a style that I think would appeal to younger women (warning: there's some coarse language that may or may not offend). Although there’s a bit of new-agey “The Secret” type thinking in one chapter, it can be tossed aside while keeping the (mostly) good parts. This is one of those books that I wish everyone could and would read. I think it legitimately changed my life.Don't be fooled by the size of Jen Sincero's amazing book; it is packed (packed, I tell you!) with profound tidbits, experiences, encouragements, and ideas in every chapter. There's a steady build from section to section on where to start, HOW to start most importantly, and what to keep in mind going-forward for an incredible, awesome life.I love all of Sincero's advice (appropriate, given that sincero is "honest" or "sincere" in Italian), and since she recommends listening to inspiring people every day, I must add her to my regular listening list. After I heard the book the first time, I immediately started over again. No matter which section, there's always some apropos quote or hilarious exclamation that's sure to draw me in and center me again, no matter which day or what the situation is in which I hear it.Sincero gives sound advice without asking for the impossible (in fact, the whole point is that it IS possible), and I love the mix of humor, sassiness, honest fears, and considerations for every section. It's like a 20-something step program where each chapter makes you feel like you're on a path to enlightenment, and, oh right, that crazy thing called happiness!Besides the principle of the Law of Attraction, Sincero also deals with the psychological problems and reasons behind our worst habits and fears so that we can move past them. Perhaps my problems and fears were particularly accurate for the book, but I seriously doubt I'm alone here. If you keep an open mind, a lot of these things are probably true for everyone.I really couldn't say enough great things about this book, and if you find yourself looking for something more, crack open this nugget of excellence. Yes, it's a self-help book, but seriously and truly, PLEASE READ THIS BOOK!
What do You think about You Are A Badass: How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living An Awesome Life (2013)?
Awesome and amazing book! I already started listening to it again from the beginning!
—CheshmireCat
A little too New Age-y and Self Help-y for me, but funny and very motivational.
—mal
