Growing up in Brooklin, Ontario, Maxx Coughlan was bitter, angry, and overtly pessimistic. As he entered university, however, something changed—the negative thoughts subsided, and he began to live the life he wanted to live. After almost losing his foot in a freak accident, he began compiling a list of the 100 specific things he believes directly contributed to him becoming a more positive and happier person. From humility, active listening, and random acts of kindness to positive affirmations, and learning to say no, Maxx offers a thoughtful exploration of self-improvement for young adults and a call to action for each concept so that readers may ascertain concrete methods of implementing positive sustainable change in their lives.