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Break Through Your BS: Uncover Your Brain's Blind Spots and Unleash Your Inner Greatness
Tired Of Bullsh*t Holding You Back From The Greatness You Deserve? Whether it’s BullSh*t excuses, limiting Belief Systems, or the hidden Blind Spots created by a biased brain keeping you stuck in mediocrity, this barrier of BS is the reason the current reality of your life pales in comparison to the potential possibility of the greatness you were made for. Something inside of you knows this... and this is why you’re here, reading these words, ready to say “Now I make the choice to break through everything that’s keeping me from my greatness.” This Is A Game – Are You Willing To Play? "Break Through Your BS" isn't your typical self help book... It’s a game. A challenge. An experience to be had. A journey through the tricks your mind plays on you so you won't continuously be deceived by them wondering, "How can I do everything right, and yet everything is wrong?" Part poetry, part smart-ass humor, and a heavy dose practical empowerment, this book will likely leave you with more questions than answers, and yet you’ll find this is exactly what you’ve been needing all along. What’s In Store For You If you’re looking for clarity and want to make sense out of what the hell is happening right now in your life, you'll get a playful poke in the side, a compassionate kick in the ass, and sometimes a sobering slap across the face to “Wake up!” and see your own BS. Throughout all of this, you'll come away with not only more compassion and understanding for yourself, but more compassion and understanding for others. In turn, you might finally be able to help other people that frustrate the hell out of you break through *their* BS as well. #winning If You’re Brave Enough To Explore Your BS… Then you’re invited to take the journey into your mind to go beyond your mind. You will discover how to turn what could be your greatest enemy, a bullsh*tting brain with its false assumptions and limiting labels, into your greatest ally. This is a book where you must choose your own journey… You will not always be told what to do… You will be implored to explore your own thinking – and choose for yourself. You will be given many insights from psychology, philosophy, and spirituality – and walk away with no one size fits all answer, and yet still walk away with the only answer that matters. You’ll Never Be Free From BS, But… You will be able to work with your BS rather than be overcome by it. Some of the insights you’ll find in this book include… • How going after what you want is the very thing that keeps you from getting it. • The most common mental traps smart people fall for – and why your intelligence can be your greatest enemy. • Why every excuse you have may be 100% factually true, yet still be complete and utter total freaking bullsh*t. • The tricks people use to manipulate you, and how your own brain is using these tricks to sabotage yourself without you even realizing it. • Why your attempt to love and sacrifice for others may be what’s keeping you from experiencing true love.
317 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 18, 2015
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About the author
Derek Doepker
30 books53 followersMy name is Derek Doepker and I am the creator of Excuse Proof Fitness at http://excuseproof.com as well as a fitness author specializing in overcoming everyday challenges to living a healthy lifestyle like limited time, limited budget, limited knowledge, or just plain lack of motivation.
I didn't always used to be an "expert" though. My passion for these things stems from my own struggle years ago living an unhealthy lifestyle and eating fast food every single night. I was addicted to junk food and my body was suffering for it.
I wanted to change, but I had no idea how to overcome years of terrible eating habits and lack of exercise. It didn't help that there were millions of conflicting experts and books out there all saying something different.
After intense research and plenty of hard work, I managed to get in the best shape of my life, and most importantly stay in great shape for the past 9 years.
But it wasn't enough for me to see results, I wanted to help others overcome the same obstacles I had to face like a busy schedule and limited money.
I also noticed many people struggling to get motivated, and this led me into spending years studying everything I could get my hands on when it came to psychology, personal development, and how to "hack" the brain to do what you want it to do. When I discovered that "willpower" is not the answer to making change, it started to make sense why so many people struggled to stay motivated.
Having this knowledge of psychology, plus my special "ninja" strategies I developed over the years for overcoming time and money constraints, I set out to share my knowledge with others so anyone who wanted to get in shape would have the tools and knowledge to do so.
For those ready to make the commitment to live their fullest potential, you are free to check out my blog where I offer free tips as well as my kindle books where I layout the most powerful techniques I've ever discovered for creating a rapid and permanent change in your body and mind.
I didn't always used to be an "expert" though. My passion for these things stems from my own struggle years ago living an unhealthy lifestyle and eating fast food every single night. I was addicted to junk food and my body was suffering for it.
I wanted to change, but I had no idea how to overcome years of terrible eating habits and lack of exercise. It didn't help that there were millions of conflicting experts and books out there all saying something different.
After intense research and plenty of hard work, I managed to get in the best shape of my life, and most importantly stay in great shape for the past 9 years.
But it wasn't enough for me to see results, I wanted to help others overcome the same obstacles I had to face like a busy schedule and limited money.
I also noticed many people struggling to get motivated, and this led me into spending years studying everything I could get my hands on when it came to psychology, personal development, and how to "hack" the brain to do what you want it to do. When I discovered that "willpower" is not the answer to making change, it started to make sense why so many people struggled to stay motivated.
Having this knowledge of psychology, plus my special "ninja" strategies I developed over the years for overcoming time and money constraints, I set out to share my knowledge with others so anyone who wanted to get in shape would have the tools and knowledge to do so.
For those ready to make the commitment to live their fullest potential, you are free to check out my blog where I offer free tips as well as my kindle books where I layout the most powerful techniques I've ever discovered for creating a rapid and permanent change in your body and mind.
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December 31, 2015
I read a lot of books every month; actually I go through about three a week. Most books I forget about and move on. Take in some info. Keep pushing to the next best thing. Derek's book is different. I won't forget the message he is putting out there in "Break Through Your BS." First of all, there is a¥so much in these pages that you need to really slow down to absorb what it is the author is saying. The content is set up in a way that you need to pass, think, read more, think even deeper, and then occasionally go back and re-read what you've just read. It's some deep stuff here and you can really feel the author's passion for the topic.
What is the topic? Break your limitations; overcome mediocrity; face your fears and leverage it to take action; acknowledge what rejection is and don't accept the bulls*** that your mind is pushing on you.
Derek shares some very interesting strategies such as "The Slingshot Effect" [read the book to find out what it is, I won't be giving away any spoilers here]. We also have a choice in every situation, even when we don't have a choice; you are never powerless but your mind will convince you that you are. Don't believe it. Derek has obviously spent a lot of energy and meditation time selecting on these concepts because they are not just "regurgitated" from some other self-help book. Break Through Your BS is original, and as original as it gets with the authors viewpoints shared so honestly. He doesn't tell readers what they are expecting; He doesn't tell us what we want to hear. He tells it the way it is and you can accept it or not, your choice.
The book is intentional in the sense that every chapter has its own theme and mission. In one chapter we are being taught how pride gets in the way; then how to love unconditionally, relationships, beliefs, intentions, excuses, lies, half-truths, negative thinking, greatness, contribution, slavery [of self], empowering choices, how to give a s***, when you shouldn't give a s***, complacency, distraction, pain, attachment, fear, loss, giving and receiving, uncertainty, ego, growth mindset, and living your journey. These are just a few of the awesome topics covered.
Why would I recommend this book?
It doesn't tell you how to think or what to do; it gives you the option of thinking for yourself. Do this or don't do this. You can live your live anyway you want. But remember: your illusions are just a thought away. The book is a tough companion that comes at you with a relentless and by the time you are halfway through you question your own reason for existing. That's when change really takes place. When you question reality, you are left with a void to fill.
Break Through Your BS is a pathway to filling it.
What is the topic? Break your limitations; overcome mediocrity; face your fears and leverage it to take action; acknowledge what rejection is and don't accept the bulls*** that your mind is pushing on you.
Derek shares some very interesting strategies such as "The Slingshot Effect" [read the book to find out what it is, I won't be giving away any spoilers here]. We also have a choice in every situation, even when we don't have a choice; you are never powerless but your mind will convince you that you are. Don't believe it. Derek has obviously spent a lot of energy and meditation time selecting on these concepts because they are not just "regurgitated" from some other self-help book. Break Through Your BS is original, and as original as it gets with the authors viewpoints shared so honestly. He doesn't tell readers what they are expecting; He doesn't tell us what we want to hear. He tells it the way it is and you can accept it or not, your choice.
The book is intentional in the sense that every chapter has its own theme and mission. In one chapter we are being taught how pride gets in the way; then how to love unconditionally, relationships, beliefs, intentions, excuses, lies, half-truths, negative thinking, greatness, contribution, slavery [of self], empowering choices, how to give a s***, when you shouldn't give a s***, complacency, distraction, pain, attachment, fear, loss, giving and receiving, uncertainty, ego, growth mindset, and living your journey. These are just a few of the awesome topics covered.
Why would I recommend this book?
It doesn't tell you how to think or what to do; it gives you the option of thinking for yourself. Do this or don't do this. You can live your live anyway you want. But remember: your illusions are just a thought away. The book is a tough companion that comes at you with a relentless and by the time you are halfway through you question your own reason for existing. That's when change really takes place. When you question reality, you are left with a void to fill.
Break Through Your BS is a pathway to filling it.
January 10, 2016
Raw and Real
After reading and writing about universal truths and methods for so long, I forgot what it was like to be on earth. This book is grounding and made me remember some of the basic truths of life.
You will learn a lot about about you, while you read this book. Not just about how your mind works and how to make yourself awesome, but you will also find out about YOURSELF! Be prepared, because many people are not ready for that type of reality check!
The author does a fantastic job by simply asking questions, leaving you to come up with the answers. And as I have read in many books during my journey toward enlightenment, the key is to continue to ask yourself questions until you have no more to ask yourself. This proves that enlightenment is most likely impossible to achieve because we always will have questions to ask ourselves.
This book will cause you to ask yourself many questions and when you start to answer them, you will want more! I literally found myself chomping at the bit to read another chapter. It is a well written journey that feels like a walk through the woods with a wise sage. Because, while the author asks you many questions to answer yourself, he never gives you the feeling that he has left you on your own.
After reading and writing about universal truths and methods for so long, I forgot what it was like to be on earth. This book is grounding and made me remember some of the basic truths of life.
You will learn a lot about about you, while you read this book. Not just about how your mind works and how to make yourself awesome, but you will also find out about YOURSELF! Be prepared, because many people are not ready for that type of reality check!
The author does a fantastic job by simply asking questions, leaving you to come up with the answers. And as I have read in many books during my journey toward enlightenment, the key is to continue to ask yourself questions until you have no more to ask yourself. This proves that enlightenment is most likely impossible to achieve because we always will have questions to ask ourselves.
This book will cause you to ask yourself many questions and when you start to answer them, you will want more! I literally found myself chomping at the bit to read another chapter. It is a well written journey that feels like a walk through the woods with a wise sage. Because, while the author asks you many questions to answer yourself, he never gives you the feeling that he has left you on your own.
January 2, 2017
Awesome read - I don't really get into these types of books, but this really resonated with me. What a beautiful book to start out the year. I would love to meet Derek in person some day. Prior reviews express heartburn over hashtags, and frequent usage of the word "BS". I did not. Derek's message far eclipses any potential offense his minor cursing might incur. There is something far more profound to be gained at such a minimal expense.
I hope everyone I know reads this book.
I hope everyone I know reads this book.
November 20, 2021
Unique, challenging, provocative. Derek Doepker talks to his readers in his recognizable, motivating, and inspirational way. Enriching it with empathy, love, humor, and hashtags. Lots of hashtags! The book might not be for everyone, but those who read it and act upon it will benefit from it.
January 21, 2016
I was going to give this book a 3-star rating for the content, but the large number of typos annoyed me enough to give it 2 stars instead... It's a fun read to play mind games with yourself, but it's rather lengthy and repeats a lot of the same ideas over and over. So I'm glad I read it, but if I were pressed for time I wouldn't have stuck with it. There were a lot of good parts, but overall it was average--with a whole bunch of typos. (I read the Kindle version.)
September 18, 2018
Would’ve rated 3 stars, but it was highly repetitive and at times I wanted to stop reading it entirely. The book does have its saving grace moments, but this isn’t a book that I would recommend to a friend of something I would ever plan on reading more than once.
September 23, 2017
Flippant and highly annoying. Author seems more interested in hashtags than substance.
July 30, 2024
Not your run of the mill self-help book
Having read dozens of self-help books, they all start to sound alike. Every now and then however, you find one like this. This book is equal parts philosophy, psychology, humor and tough love. There are plenty of deep philosophical questions that will make you question the BS in your head and reconsider the way you see the world. Definitely worth the read. Where else can you get Old School and MC Hammer references in the same place?
Having read dozens of self-help books, they all start to sound alike. Every now and then however, you find one like this. This book is equal parts philosophy, psychology, humor and tough love. There are plenty of deep philosophical questions that will make you question the BS in your head and reconsider the way you see the world. Definitely worth the read. Where else can you get Old School and MC Hammer references in the same place?
January 18, 2019
I would give this 3.5 stars at most. There are a few gems in here provided as guidance to expand one’s perspective in order to breakthrough BS thoughts and habits. However, much of the book is repetitive and fluffy, hence the 3 star rating. Not sure if I’d recommend this to anyone else but I did like this book overall.
March 15, 2017
He had some great points! I love how he talks about fear and when your why is strong enough you don't have fear.
June 3, 2024
A great book offering insight into personal change & growth with a focus on love!
February 2, 2016
Derek has a way to make you think, keep you guessing, considering all possible perspectives. It's a good book to help you really think!
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