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Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life
From America’s favorite football player turned morning talk show host—a man who makes just about everything look easy—a mélange of stories and motivational advice to inspire the reader to turn up the heat and go from good to great in pursuit of their personal ambitions.
Michael Strahan spent his childhood on a military base in Europe, where community meant everything, and life, though idyllic, was different. For one, when people referenced football they meant soccer. So when Michael’s father suggested he work toward a college scholarship by playing football in Texas, where tens of thousands of people show up for a weekend game, the odds were long. Yet he did, indeed, land a scholarship and from there a draft into the NFL where he scaled the league’s heights, broke records, and helped his team win the Super Bowl as a result of which he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. How? By developing “Strahan’s Rules”—a mix of mental discipline, positive thinking, and a sense of play. He also used the Rules to forge a successful post pro-ball career as cohost with Kelly Ripa on Live!— a position for which he was considered the longshot—and much more.
In Wake Up Happy, Michael shares personal stories about how he gets and stays motivated and how readers can do the same in their quest to attain their life goals.
Here are a few of “Strahan’s Rules”:
1) Listen to other people, but don’t take their opinions for fact. Have your own experiences. Draw your own conclusions.
2) You can’t change other people but you can change how you act around them. Usually, that’s more than enough.
3) Don’t pre-judge. Help can—and will—come from the most unexpected places. Be open to everything around you.
Inspiring and chock full of advice that will help the reader make significant strides toward pursuing his or her dream, Wake Up Happy is a book no one, young or old, male or female will want to miss.
Michael Strahan spent his childhood on a military base in Europe, where community meant everything, and life, though idyllic, was different. For one, when people referenced football they meant soccer. So when Michael’s father suggested he work toward a college scholarship by playing football in Texas, where tens of thousands of people show up for a weekend game, the odds were long. Yet he did, indeed, land a scholarship and from there a draft into the NFL where he scaled the league’s heights, broke records, and helped his team win the Super Bowl as a result of which he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. How? By developing “Strahan’s Rules”—a mix of mental discipline, positive thinking, and a sense of play. He also used the Rules to forge a successful post pro-ball career as cohost with Kelly Ripa on Live!— a position for which he was considered the longshot—and much more.
In Wake Up Happy, Michael shares personal stories about how he gets and stays motivated and how readers can do the same in their quest to attain their life goals.
Here are a few of “Strahan’s Rules”:
1) Listen to other people, but don’t take their opinions for fact. Have your own experiences. Draw your own conclusions.
2) You can’t change other people but you can change how you act around them. Usually, that’s more than enough.
3) Don’t pre-judge. Help can—and will—come from the most unexpected places. Be open to everything around you.
Inspiring and chock full of advice that will help the reader make significant strides toward pursuing his or her dream, Wake Up Happy is a book no one, young or old, male or female will want to miss.
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First published October 13, 2015
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October 30, 2015
I watch Michael Strahan on Live Kelly and Michael. I admire his sense of humor and his likability. Michael Strahan has written "Wake up Happy" a part memoir part advice book on how he got where he is today. The book is broke down to 18 chapters each giving a how to approach life and give it your best. Each chapter is comprised of a "rule"mOst of his rules are all about attitude. some examples are: Help can and will come from the most unexpected places, or if you don't have a line in the water, you don't stand a chance. hit the pause button before you quit, Ask yourself "am I the man or woman that i hoped to be?"or rule #11. "you can't change other people.but you can change how you are around them,and sometimes a lot of times that's more than enough"
I have always liked Michael's positive energy he gives. I was happy to see he wrote a book about how he gets to where he is in life. He has had a lot of success but puts his all into everything he does. I like that he also shares a memoir of his life spending some years in Germany with his family. and college football, then professional football. Then going on to be on Kelly and Michael. Those of you who are fans of Michael Strahan may like this informative book.
I have always liked Michael's positive energy he gives. I was happy to see he wrote a book about how he gets to where he is in life. He has had a lot of success but puts his all into everything he does. I like that he also shares a memoir of his life spending some years in Germany with his family. and college football, then professional football. Then going on to be on Kelly and Michael. Those of you who are fans of Michael Strahan may like this informative book.
June 30, 2016
Overall, I really liked this book. What Michael Strahan has been able to accomplish with hard work and a positive attitude is inspiring. I felt empowered after reading this and really identified with some of his philosophies on life. His personal stories were great, but I didn't care for the parts where he pulled in excerpts from other books. What really knocked this rating down from a 4 to a 3, however, was the final chapter about lessons in love. This chapter felt like one long rant against women, telling them how to dress, talk and act. It was full of female stereotypes and was quite negative in stark contrast to the rest of the book. I didn't care for this at all and it nearly ruined the whole book for me. However, I will cherish the positive messages that filled the rest of the pages.
May 16, 2016
Michael Strahan's book is a motivational guide to help us set goals and achieve them, to face our fears and conquer them, to strive to live a healthier, happier life. His story is inspirational as he has overcome many obstacles to become one of the most revered football players of our time, after which he successfully changed careers and found a place in all our hearts.
December 1, 2015
The footnotes/gist: to quote Conan O'Brien: Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen. Read that quote and you'll spare yourself from reading this book.
March 8, 2021
Quick motivational read and I loved the behind the scenes NFL and TV stuff definitely recommend this book!
November 6, 2015
Of the many motivational books written by celebrities "Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life" truly stands out; it isn't really the mantra of motivational inspirational recommendations, but the way Michael Strahan shares the story of his remarkable life, his family, and those who have had an impact on his highly successful career.
The youngest in a family with 6 children, Strahan was raised in Mannheim, West Germany, his father a retired military Army officer, his mom a homemaker, loved to bake and cook, leading to his weight problems in childhood. Surprisingly, he credits exercise from the popular Jane Fonda Work-Out Videos that got him into shape and in the athletic mindset to play football. Convinced his son had a chance to play in the NFL, his Dad sent Michael to live with his uncle Art in Houston, after playing one season at Westbury High School he was offered a full scholarship at Texas Southern University, where his sights were set on eventually becoming a Dallas Cowboy.
When he was 21, Michael became a father (1992), he and his first love Wanda (since age 17) married. Unfortunately the young couple divorced following the birth of their son Michael Junior in 1995, and Wanda took the children back to raise them in Germany. Michael remarried and had twin girls with his second wife, the marriage didn't last. Concerned with the tabloid fodder his children would read when they were older, few things meant more to him than being a good father, coming from a loving supportive home himself.
Feeling the "sting of rejection" on Draft Day in 1993, when the Cowboys traded their 30th pick for another selection. Instead, Strahan was picked up in the second round by the Giants. NFL players usually have an average of 3 years in the league. Over his long career with the Giants (1993-2007), he played over 200 pro games, 7 Pro Bowls, and recorded the 5th most sacks in NFL history. After the Super Bowl win, the Giants offered him a "sweetened contract" to return for another year. After he sustained permanent damage to his lower back, dislocated all his fingers, both AC joints in his shoulders, tore his pectoral muscle, also damaged his knees and shins. Strahan was fortunate not to have any life threatening injuries or paralysis, he could feel himself slowing down, and at 36, he retired. Strahan recalled leaving behind millions of dollars, also the addictive elation tied to the adoration by 75,000-80,000 stadium fans, millions of viewers, marching bands and fireworks going off when players charged onto the field. His friend Howie Long told him: "The minute you retire all of it stops. Immediately. Instantaneously."
Reinventing himself after leaving the NFL, was challenging, he had to stay positive, and apply all the psychological techniques he writes about in this book. Strahan offered motivation, insight, and guidance to his readers, and comes across pretty well. He is grateful, crediting and sharing his success with a host of others, especially his professional business partner Constance Swartz. Many felt that the Network owned by Disney would never give the vacancy of co-host with Kelly Ripa to a retired black football player after Regis retired in 2011. Strahan joined Ripa "Live with Kelly and Michael" in 2012, and is an occasional guest star on GMA. On February 1, 2014 he was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Included are "18 Strahan's Rules" and a suggested reading list. With thanks to the Seattle Public Library.
The youngest in a family with 6 children, Strahan was raised in Mannheim, West Germany, his father a retired military Army officer, his mom a homemaker, loved to bake and cook, leading to his weight problems in childhood. Surprisingly, he credits exercise from the popular Jane Fonda Work-Out Videos that got him into shape and in the athletic mindset to play football. Convinced his son had a chance to play in the NFL, his Dad sent Michael to live with his uncle Art in Houston, after playing one season at Westbury High School he was offered a full scholarship at Texas Southern University, where his sights were set on eventually becoming a Dallas Cowboy.
When he was 21, Michael became a father (1992), he and his first love Wanda (since age 17) married. Unfortunately the young couple divorced following the birth of their son Michael Junior in 1995, and Wanda took the children back to raise them in Germany. Michael remarried and had twin girls with his second wife, the marriage didn't last. Concerned with the tabloid fodder his children would read when they were older, few things meant more to him than being a good father, coming from a loving supportive home himself.
Feeling the "sting of rejection" on Draft Day in 1993, when the Cowboys traded their 30th pick for another selection. Instead, Strahan was picked up in the second round by the Giants. NFL players usually have an average of 3 years in the league. Over his long career with the Giants (1993-2007), he played over 200 pro games, 7 Pro Bowls, and recorded the 5th most sacks in NFL history. After the Super Bowl win, the Giants offered him a "sweetened contract" to return for another year. After he sustained permanent damage to his lower back, dislocated all his fingers, both AC joints in his shoulders, tore his pectoral muscle, also damaged his knees and shins. Strahan was fortunate not to have any life threatening injuries or paralysis, he could feel himself slowing down, and at 36, he retired. Strahan recalled leaving behind millions of dollars, also the addictive elation tied to the adoration by 75,000-80,000 stadium fans, millions of viewers, marching bands and fireworks going off when players charged onto the field. His friend Howie Long told him: "The minute you retire all of it stops. Immediately. Instantaneously."
Reinventing himself after leaving the NFL, was challenging, he had to stay positive, and apply all the psychological techniques he writes about in this book. Strahan offered motivation, insight, and guidance to his readers, and comes across pretty well. He is grateful, crediting and sharing his success with a host of others, especially his professional business partner Constance Swartz. Many felt that the Network owned by Disney would never give the vacancy of co-host with Kelly Ripa to a retired black football player after Regis retired in 2011. Strahan joined Ripa "Live with Kelly and Michael" in 2012, and is an occasional guest star on GMA. On February 1, 2014 he was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Included are "18 Strahan's Rules" and a suggested reading list. With thanks to the Seattle Public Library.
September 9, 2016
I really enjoyed this book, but I definitely thought the epilogue was unnecessary and off-putting. It didn't go with the rest of the book, and it came off more like instructions for how women to be good girlfriends than motivation for finding love. The rest of the book was very interesting and a fun, quick read. I love Michael from Live and GMA and don't know anything about football. Still, the football sections held my interest and I liked hearing about how he pumps himself up and stays motivated. I really wish I could just UNREAD the epilogue because it was THAT annoying and I don't want to have a bad taste in my mouth about Michael.
December 9, 2015
Part self-help, part memoir - Michael Strahan seems like a super nice, very determined guy.
Best thing I can take away is this quote "99% of happiness isn't about achieving more in the future. It's about BEING more in the present. Moment to moment."
This was the light hearted, happy book I needed to take me out of some of the heavy subject matter I've been buried in lately.
His 18 rules are really a pretty good guide to life.
Best thing I can take away is this quote "99% of happiness isn't about achieving more in the future. It's about BEING more in the present. Moment to moment."
This was the light hearted, happy book I needed to take me out of some of the heavy subject matter I've been buried in lately.
His 18 rules are really a pretty good guide to life.
November 1, 2015
Timing is everything
I couldn't put this book down. When I saw Michael interviewed about it, I was fresh into a major personal life transition. Although I am told I'm one of the most positive, happy people they know by most friends, inside I'm a mess during this time. I needed this to jump start my next life chapter and am recommending it to everyone I know.
I couldn't put this book down. When I saw Michael interviewed about it, I was fresh into a major personal life transition. Although I am told I'm one of the most positive, happy people they know by most friends, inside I'm a mess during this time. I needed this to jump start my next life chapter and am recommending it to everyone I know.
March 29, 2016
I'm a big Michael Strahan fan and I can hear his voice 100% in this book. he makes a lot of great points that aren't earth shattering but are good to hear from someone who's been so successful in a lot of different aspects of his life.
October 26, 2015
I totally love this book and I absolutely adore Michael Strahan. This book is packed full with great inspiring advice, and it has shed a whole new light on the way I see Michael.
February 1, 2016
Excellent self-improvement book! I really enjoyed reading about his experiences and better ways to conquer my every day challenges and truly wake up happy!
April 7, 2016
Sorry, I don't mind watching Strahan on TV but this book is pure PR BS. This is a guy who has very little training or talent for anything other than tackling football players. He stumbled into a TV career and is loved by millions, yet there is nothing here that tells you what he is really like nor any true inspirational lessons. It's poorly told by a "co-author" that writes in a style that sounds nothing like Strahan, and appears to be published just to use his name on a cover. Trust me, there are so many philosophical quotes from others that it quickly becomes obvious that the book's purpose is to make a guy with a bad reputation look good.
The book is filled with simplistic "Strahan Rules" that might inspire a 10-year-old but not an adult. The few stories that there are seem to relate to football and there's no depth to any story, almost nothing about his TV career or his private life. He skirts his reputation for being a ladies man and instead tries to present himself as a pious, lonely family man. In truth he had little to do with his oldest two kids when his wife left him to return to Germany, and then fought to help co-parent his twins when he split with his second wife just months after the kids were born. The guy has a lot of deep, heavy issues that he could talk about (like why he chose work over family and why the women he married no longer wanted to be with him) but instead avoids them by using the "happy" face that he puts on to make everyone think he's an angel. I'm not buying any of it.
One of the most interesting aspects of his life was his being raised in Germany from age 9 to 17, never to set foot in the U.S. Then his parents let him come to America alone to play high school football his senior year (for which he had no training) but never came over to to watch him play a game. His dad never did ever see him play football in high school or college. There must be some interesting feelings there and some real stories about his years in Germany, his adjustment to America, his feelings about not being watched by his parents, his getting a girl pregnant and marrying her at such a young age. But we'll never know because he never goes beyond the surface to present a fake smile and a "happy" image about everything.
All the while he brags about himself and preaches his gospel, which sounds a lot like the Pentecostal TV preachers that "name it and claim it" by speaking a "word of faith" which Strahan calls visualization. He is arrogant about every accomplishment, quoting the great things others said about him. He takes credit for single-handedly giving the Giants the right attitude to win the Super Bowl (in order to fulfill his last football goal). And he rips apart the Giants coach that dared not treat Strahan with the "respect" he thought he deserved. Again, I don't believe almost any of it because there is so little supporting material provided and it comes across as a bunch of chest-beating hype. Beyond the bare-bones history of his life there is nothing interesting about this book. And certainly nothing inspirational.
The book is filled with simplistic "Strahan Rules" that might inspire a 10-year-old but not an adult. The few stories that there are seem to relate to football and there's no depth to any story, almost nothing about his TV career or his private life. He skirts his reputation for being a ladies man and instead tries to present himself as a pious, lonely family man. In truth he had little to do with his oldest two kids when his wife left him to return to Germany, and then fought to help co-parent his twins when he split with his second wife just months after the kids were born. The guy has a lot of deep, heavy issues that he could talk about (like why he chose work over family and why the women he married no longer wanted to be with him) but instead avoids them by using the "happy" face that he puts on to make everyone think he's an angel. I'm not buying any of it.
One of the most interesting aspects of his life was his being raised in Germany from age 9 to 17, never to set foot in the U.S. Then his parents let him come to America alone to play high school football his senior year (for which he had no training) but never came over to to watch him play a game. His dad never did ever see him play football in high school or college. There must be some interesting feelings there and some real stories about his years in Germany, his adjustment to America, his feelings about not being watched by his parents, his getting a girl pregnant and marrying her at such a young age. But we'll never know because he never goes beyond the surface to present a fake smile and a "happy" image about everything.
All the while he brags about himself and preaches his gospel, which sounds a lot like the Pentecostal TV preachers that "name it and claim it" by speaking a "word of faith" which Strahan calls visualization. He is arrogant about every accomplishment, quoting the great things others said about him. He takes credit for single-handedly giving the Giants the right attitude to win the Super Bowl (in order to fulfill his last football goal). And he rips apart the Giants coach that dared not treat Strahan with the "respect" he thought he deserved. Again, I don't believe almost any of it because there is so little supporting material provided and it comes across as a bunch of chest-beating hype. Beyond the bare-bones history of his life there is nothing interesting about this book. And certainly nothing inspirational.
October 20, 2015
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a digital ARC of this book for review.
I *REALLY* enjoyed this book! I didn't actually know much about Michael Strahan before reading it other than my Mom adores him. She watches him on Live!, and I've caught it a couple times when I've been at her house when it has been on. I always thought he seemed nice and funny, but I really knew nada beyond that and that he had been a football player. I didn't even know what team he had played for or if he was even any good. Well, I feel like I know a ton about him now. I enjoyed this book so much. He has lots of great stories and advice for making the most of life and enjoying it. I really liked how respectfully he talks about others in his life, including his ex-wives, coaches he may have had a difficult start with, etc. I also really love how he talks about his parents and the love and respect he has for them. He just seems like a really good guy. I was surprised to learn he is from TX (my home state), and that he was so successful in the NFL. I must have heard his name back when he played but I didn't pay close enough attention. I plan to get this book as a gift for a few people because I enjoyed it so much, and I am going to pay closer attention to Strahan from now on. I highly recommend this one!
I *REALLY* enjoyed this book! I didn't actually know much about Michael Strahan before reading it other than my Mom adores him. She watches him on Live!, and I've caught it a couple times when I've been at her house when it has been on. I always thought he seemed nice and funny, but I really knew nada beyond that and that he had been a football player. I didn't even know what team he had played for or if he was even any good. Well, I feel like I know a ton about him now. I enjoyed this book so much. He has lots of great stories and advice for making the most of life and enjoying it. I really liked how respectfully he talks about others in his life, including his ex-wives, coaches he may have had a difficult start with, etc. I also really love how he talks about his parents and the love and respect he has for them. He just seems like a really good guy. I was surprised to learn he is from TX (my home state), and that he was so successful in the NFL. I must have heard his name back when he played but I didn't pay close enough attention. I plan to get this book as a gift for a few people because I enjoyed it so much, and I am going to pay closer attention to Strahan from now on. I highly recommend this one!
November 7, 2015
This was part autobiography and part self-help. It was an easy and enjoyable read but because it never really landed on one genre I was left feeling like I would like to know more about him as a person or I would like more help. There were a few good take aways that made it worth reading. I will have to say that the last chapter which was primarily about his love life and women bothered me. He handled his past relationships very well but when he described what he was looking for in a partner it sounded like he was looking for a perfect woman. It sounded quite immature and really surprised me given the tone of the rest of the book. Overall, I was glad to have bought and read it and would recommend to some of my friends. I do think it would probably appeal to a man more. (Full disclosure; I don't like football so somebody that loved football would be a lot more out of all the football stories obviously.)
October 29, 2015
I really liked this book, because I learned a lot about Michael Strahan and I learned that even though he alwasys seems pretty happy he has gone through a lot of things in his life.
However, I was hoping to learn techniques to actually wake up happy. Many of the techniques that he mentioned are purely not practical for the everyday person. He says you need to dream big and wake up motivated to do your best. However, ultimately you have a boss to answer to, and if you want your job you need to nod and smile and let go of some of those dreams.
Overall, it was a very quick and good read.
However, I was hoping to learn techniques to actually wake up happy. Many of the techniques that he mentioned are purely not practical for the everyday person. He says you need to dream big and wake up motivated to do your best. However, ultimately you have a boss to answer to, and if you want your job you need to nod and smile and let go of some of those dreams.
Overall, it was a very quick and good read.
October 22, 2015
I can't say this book was all that I expected it to be, but it was still good. I have always admired Strahan for then success he has had and the obstacles he has overcome. All of that always seemed so effortless for him. As he broke down those moments in his book you could feel his real experiences and feelings reflected in a way that makes you believe that you too can render life's happiness in much the same way he has.
I will definitely come back to this book over the years and continue to try and work though the Strahan Rules. His story is inspiring and his seat for life is contagious.
I will definitely come back to this book over the years and continue to try and work though the Strahan Rules. His story is inspiring and his seat for life is contagious.
January 2, 2016
i picked this book up at the airport…. since i think michael strahan is a fun "dude"….turns out i loved this how to book. strahan had an amazing life and really shows how when the going gets tough the tough get going…. he has some very useful and thoughtful tips about happiness…. listening to music in the morning…. being positive… he is a cheerleader and does it well.
good ideas, not too serious and yet very helpful
i would say yes to this book for mostly everyone.
good ideas, not too serious and yet very helpful
i would say yes to this book for mostly everyone.
October 31, 2015
I'm biased. I laugh every time I watch Michael Strahan on Live. So I figured his book would be funny and I was right. This book is not going to win awards for literary prowess but it is light and full of anecdotes for living a positive life to its fullest. I will be sure to try some of the advice he gives here.
November 7, 2015
I'll be honest and say that this was more self-help than I was hoping it would be. However, Michael did sprinkle in stories about his life to make it sort of autobiographical as well, which I really enjoyed. Overall I didn't love it, but I liked learning more about his life.
October 23, 2015
An amazing read. Lots of good tidbits for life that I forgot about, nice to be reminded and scene in a different perspective. I loved it.
August 6, 2016
Thanks for sharing your ideas Michael. I found many helpful pointers on living life to the fullest and making it the best it can be. Love being Happy!
May 8, 2021
Overall a really good read. Pretty straightforward advice on how to live a happy productive life and overcome the weaknesses of the basic human condition. One of the most poignant statements that he shared was “we give what we need”, which really made me think about how I view myself and how view others’ actions.
August 5, 2019
Enjoyed the advice . My favorite is “be open”. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine his football examples translating to real life
April 26, 2021
I've always liked Michael Strahan, even though I never liked the Giants. In his book he gives great advice for life and also talks about his experiences in a very real, but fun way. I gained even more respect for him as a person and as a professional athlete. He did not shy away from the topics that were not so rosy in his life, ie. ugly divorces. He has had to work his tail off to get what he has achieved.
February 19, 2018
Love his public figure. Can hardly believe what a jerk he is in real life.
February 11, 2018
I would give this book a 3 1/2 if I could. It’s a light and enjoyable read, just not very gripping. I really admire what Michael Strahan has accomplished and enjoyed reading about his drive and discipline.
January 11, 2021
Not sure why Michael decided to go into dating advice...”men don’t want,” “men are attracted to,” etc. Not only is this a very heteronormative point of view, but sorry Michael, your point of view is not the word of all men, and you shouldn’t be offering women advice based on your preferences. It was full of stereotypes of women talking nonstop, being bashful and refusing to take a compliment (which Michael takes as lack of confidence when really it could have been socialization by society to be meeker and not cocky). The irony of all of Michael’s judgements (too much makeup, too much talking, too bashful) is that he seeks a woman who is not judge mental of him....🤨
January 18, 2018
If you are looking for a book about his time in the NFL you should read his other book, Inside The Helmet. While he does share several stories from his playing days this book is more about his routine and philosophy on how to be live a happy life.
Each chapter is based on one of Strahan's Rules (he has 18 of them). Rules / Chapter Titles include...What Did You Do To Get Better Today?; Change Before You Have To; What I Learned From Chris Martin and Coldplay.
Three stars.
Each chapter is based on one of Strahan's Rules (he has 18 of them). Rules / Chapter Titles include...What Did You Do To Get Better Today?; Change Before You Have To; What I Learned From Chris Martin and Coldplay.
Three stars.
June 24, 2016
Either Mr. Strahan is just like he seems on TV or he is truly committed to maintaining this persona. I like the way he says “will” as if it’s pronounced “wheel” and “still” like “steal”.
This book is kind of a motivational memoir. He's talking about his life, but he's focusing on processes that he uses to reach success. For instance, he talks about the process he went through when he decided to start taking physical fitness seriously. He talks about the things he went through in college, turning lonely weekends into extra training sessions. He weaves life lessons into his choices and the way he visualizes thing.
It's interesting to know that he considers himself "shy" and that he has to spend hours preparing to go out on the field or the studio so that the environment doesn't overwhelm him.
Really the crux of this stuff is kind of common sense and maybe something you should already know but it's told in a gentle, fun, entertaining way. It helps you remember to be the best you can be, at the moment you are being. He reminds you to be kind.
He talks a lot about how music influences our moods. He briefly touches on some science that supports the way music will make you work harder and stress less. He puts a playlist of 45 songs he likes at the end, says to play them to “wake up happy”. I really dug that. It’s quite an eclectic list.
The best parts of this are when he talks about his kids. He clearly loves them deeply and understands what it takes to be a real dad.
The epilogue is a hot mess. Is there anything less relevant than a single man telling the women of the world what they should be like? How ‘bout we just do us and if you like one of us, you can talk to her. Y'all can just skip that.
This book is kind of a motivational memoir. He's talking about his life, but he's focusing on processes that he uses to reach success. For instance, he talks about the process he went through when he decided to start taking physical fitness seriously. He talks about the things he went through in college, turning lonely weekends into extra training sessions. He weaves life lessons into his choices and the way he visualizes thing.
It's interesting to know that he considers himself "shy" and that he has to spend hours preparing to go out on the field or the studio so that the environment doesn't overwhelm him.
Really the crux of this stuff is kind of common sense and maybe something you should already know but it's told in a gentle, fun, entertaining way. It helps you remember to be the best you can be, at the moment you are being. He reminds you to be kind.
He talks a lot about how music influences our moods. He briefly touches on some science that supports the way music will make you work harder and stress less. He puts a playlist of 45 songs he likes at the end, says to play them to “wake up happy”. I really dug that. It’s quite an eclectic list.
The best parts of this are when he talks about his kids. He clearly loves them deeply and understands what it takes to be a real dad.
The epilogue is a hot mess. Is there anything less relevant than a single man telling the women of the world what they should be like? How ‘bout we just do us and if you like one of us, you can talk to her. Y'all can just skip that.
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