BE ONE: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic Times

by Jimmy Rex

Become an authentically good person surrounded by healthy and supportive relationships.   In BE How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic Times , celebrated founder of We Are The They , a one-of-a-kind movement offering men, their wives, and teens the tools and network they need to thrive, Jimmy Rex, delivers a straightforward roadmap to being, finding, and raising a good man. The book cuts through the noise and offers readers the resources they need to live a deeply fulfilling and extraordinary life.   Insightfully vulnerable and highly practical, this book is packed with funny storytelling, essential life skills, and proven practices. It uncovers deep-rooted issues that have kept you disconnected from your needs and desires, and it offers solutions to your most complex problems. You’ll also   Perfect for men, women, parents, and young adults hoping to make meaningful changes in their lives in the face of challenging obstacles, Be One is an empowering and inspiring guide for self-transformation that’s accessible to everyone

Genres: Self Help

240 pages, Hardcover

Published April 2, 2024

Reviews

[Mark Manderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Top takeaways
LEARN TO RISE ABOVE AVERAGE AND THEN HOLD THOSE AROUND YOU TO THE ABOVE AVERAGE STANDARD
Loneliness has become an epidemic
OVERCOME IMPOSTER SYNDROME
WRITE A LIST OF EVERY REASON YOUR BADASS
READ THAT LIST AS IF YOU WERE DESCRIBING SOMEONE ELSE
SHAME IS THE DESTROYER IN LIFE
DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT

[Jennifer Drummond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Go Be One

Great material that is easily digestible. Solid lessons that are good to have on repeat and reflect where one can improve. I appreciated the flow of the book and the stories used to highlight points.

[Sergiusz Golec · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful ideas, but the religious aspect was a turn-off

I had mixed feelings about BE ONE.
This book did not resonate with me as much as I'd hoped. While it contains some genuinely useful, practical advice, I found that the heavy religious emphasis made it difficult for me to connect with the material.

What I Liked (Pros & Takeaways)
* The author does a good job of identifying common "pain points" and problems that men face in modern times.
* The book offers some practical, actionable ways to overcome these specific issues, which I found to be the most valuable part of the book.

What I Didn't Like (Cons)
* The main drawback for me was the reliance on religious aspects and stories. This was a significant turn-off.
* At times, the tone felt preachy rather than helpful. It kept bringing one thought to my mind: "If you preach, you won't reach me."

Final Verdict / Who Is This For?
If you are looking for a men's self-help book and share the author's religious perspective (or don't mind a strong religious component), this might be useful for you.

However, if you (like me) prefer a more secular approach, you may find the preachy tone gets in the way of an otherwise practical message(s).

[Brian · Rating 1 out of 5]

While he starts by saying people write books about what they want to learn, he spends most of the book telling the reader exactly what to do as if he is an expert. For example, he says that if you follow his book and your relationship isn’t great then that person isn’t right for you. This book is too much sales pitch for his expensive ($15,000 per year) fraternity. Too much ‘bro’ knowledge, and no references for the supposed facts he states.

[Prithipal Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this! A lot here for most of us to pick-up from.