The Awesome Guide to Life( Get Fit Get Laid Get Your Sh*t Together)[AWESOME GT LIFE][Paperback]

by JasonEllis

The Awesome Guide to Life( Get Fit Get Laid Get Your Sh*t Together) <> Paperback <> JasonEllis <> ItBooks

Genres: Self Help, Biography

Paperback

First published February 18, 2014

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 1 out of 5]

Would give this zero stars, but it is written and edited correctly. See my review at http://aliveontheshelves.com/2013/12/...

[Bevan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is not for everyone. For those of you who don't know Jason Ellis, he's a self-admitted Neanderthal and a popular radio show host on SiriusXM's The Jason Ellis Show. He's Howard Stern for the Generation X and Y set. Ellis' set up in the first chapter of who he is should easily prepare you for the rest of the book. You know where he's coming from and you know the language he's going to use. Ellis isn't the most pc person and he comes across as somewhat misogynistic for those unacquainted with him. He means well.

This book is irreverent, raunchy, and explains not only to eat right and train hard to achieve your dreams, but also how you can have sleep with a stripper or arrange a threesome (if that's your thing). You may not agree with his methods or beliefs (I certainly don't agree with everything he says or does), but he is entertaining and doesn't bee-ess his audience. It's a self-help book for people who don't like self-help and want to harden up their game or their life. If you're floundering at life and your purpose, he sets you on your way. He inspires you in his own way.

What I appreciate the most about Ellis' book is it doesn't coddle you, it makes you face your fears, commit to something, and get on with living your life to the fullest. If you want to get in shape, it's in there. If you want to be the best husband, he offers his tidbits of what NOT to do considering he's been married twice. If you want to work your way into a threesome or an orgy, he gives his pointers. If you want to raise a child, yep...you'll see that in there as well. It's not a be-all/end-all solution book, it's a humorous primer and a practical guide. It won't teach you everything, but he'll pull no punches telling you what you should and should not do with your life.

Those who read his book without knowing the show may see him as arrogant, misogynistic, and brash, but that's his persona and he's unapologetic about it. Ellis really is kind to women he knows and treats them fairly. His soft side even peeks out a few times in his book. But the whole point of his Awesome Guide to Life is to know yourself, live your life without fear or apology, and bow down to no one without being a complete ass.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would never have chosen to read this book without the suggestion from someone I care about. That being said, I'm glad I read it! Some of the things Jason Ellis is known for are his bravado and off-color jokes on his SiriusXM talk show. Some of that bragging and self-flattery is definitely evident in this book. HOWEVER, anyone who has listened to Ellis's show knows that no topic is off limits, even the difficult ones, the ones that may be hard to talk about. In his "Guide to Life", he cuts through the niceties, the bullshit, the ego we all carry with us, to tell it like it is--to communicate things every guy needs to hear. If I had to sum up what he has to say here, it would be: "No Excuses. Get Your Shit Together." Look your best. Feel your best. Do your best. There is no room for anything else. While I can't say I agree with everything he has to say, a lot of what he has to say has true value. I'm glad I took a chance on this.

[Sam · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a poorly written piece of self praise written by an author who clearly has an unrealistic, overly generous opinion of himself. Not only was there a lack of any useful advice for anyone who has spent more than five minutes in the real world, the author nursed a recurring theme of arrogance, subtly indicating that his readers would never be on his level of awesomeness, but they are privileged just to read about his allegedly amazing life. This is probably the worst book I've ever read.

[Sean Badoud · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok, it was more or less what I expected from this type of book. Some good stuff about how we shouldn't make excuses and just go out and do it or fix something that is bothering us about ourselves.

[William Siracuse · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the first book better. Parts of this felt like a rewrite of a previous chapter just a change of topic. The writing is meh. I like his ego and overall arrogance and he does push me to wanna get my stuff together.

[Chase · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like the radio show, didn't like the book

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, I adore Jason.

[Robert Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some inspirational parts. Highly offensive language throughout. Not recommended for all ages.

[JP · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the first book.

however I do say:
"Today is a great day" every morning now.

So thank you Jason Ellis.

Also, your Stern show appearances are going down in infamy!

[Adriana Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had never heard of this guy before, but my husband saw it and got it for me. It was awesome ! He tells it like it is and doesn’t mince words.