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How To Be F*cking Awesome
if you've been looking for a kick up the backside to finally launch that business, start a new project you've been putting off or just become all round awesome, this book is for you. Why do some people have an awesome life, plenty of money, amazing friends and a business to love while others struggle at every step, are constantly broke and can never get out of the daily grind? What enables some people to work hard, play harder and make a difference every day, yet still have time to take care of their body, eat good food and be there for the people who matter? How do some people connect and persuade with ease, make good decisions and get sh*t done, while others make little impact, doubt themselves and get stuck in the rut of procrastination? Is it really possible to be f*cking awesome, live life on your own terms, make a difference and be truly fulfilled, all while having bucket loads of fun? The answer is Yes! This book shares 11 devastatingly powerful principles you can apply immediately to start getting more of what you want and less of what you don't want. So, if you are ready to take action, sick of the usual guru bullsh*t advice, and want to finally make your life truly awesome, then pick up this book, read it from cover to cover, and do every single thing Dan says.
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First published March 20, 2016
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January 14, 2018
Did not finish at about 60%.
I took one or two useful pieces of advice from this book but there is no way this is worth £7.00 for an Ebook. It reads like how a friends blog would and gives hints and tips in the sort of way you'd find on a pickup artist forum. Meredith comes across as trying to be the reader's chum, swearing and lolz and all. He states where he's been in his past and how successful he is now. He gives a few insights of how he got there. It all comes across as pretty lazy. A very average self-help book that left me disappointed. It's a 2 and a half hour read in its entirety but I couldn't force myself to finish it.
I took one or two useful pieces of advice from this book but there is no way this is worth £7.00 for an Ebook. It reads like how a friends blog would and gives hints and tips in the sort of way you'd find on a pickup artist forum. Meredith comes across as trying to be the reader's chum, swearing and lolz and all. He states where he's been in his past and how successful he is now. He gives a few insights of how he got there. It all comes across as pretty lazy. A very average self-help book that left me disappointed. It's a 2 and a half hour read in its entirety but I couldn't force myself to finish it.
July 15, 2019
The author claims that he gave himself a week to write this book and you can feel that. Obviously, he can write it off on "that is just the way I communicate", but unfortunately that is not how books are written, this should have been a series of blog posts. I'm very happy that this book came with Kindle Unlimited and I didn't actually feel like I paid for it. Because I would have been angry if I would have gone for 3h audiobook for £12, paper copy for £11 or Kindle copy for £7. It's just not worth it unless you are a fan of the guy. I had never heard of him in my life and this book was suggested to me by someone who liked it. So yeah.
The content although claims to be very unconventional seemed pretty conventional to me. Some of those things are just common sense. As other reviewers have put it - you just learn that as you age. But that doesn't mean that I didn't gain anything from the book. I did because like most of the people I tend to forget the common sense bits in my day to day life and just do crazy stuff.
But that's about it. It is not very memorable, it blends together with other self-help books that talk about the same stuff.
The content although claims to be very unconventional seemed pretty conventional to me. Some of those things are just common sense. As other reviewers have put it - you just learn that as you age. But that doesn't mean that I didn't gain anything from the book. I did because like most of the people I tend to forget the common sense bits in my day to day life and just do crazy stuff.
But that's about it. It is not very memorable, it blends together with other self-help books that talk about the same stuff.
March 17, 2018
To start living the life you want, you need to be selfish.
You may think that living a good life involves pleasing others, but to fulfill your life goals, you need to first start taking care of yourself.
Making yourself a priority – or being selfish – will lead to a better life not only for you but also for others around you. If you work on improving yourself, you will focus on becoming a better caregiver, parent, sibling or friend.
Imagine a teacher coming to class with a bad flu instead of staying at home to rest. In his poorly state his performance is affected, and, as a result, the students won’t benefit from his being there at all. It would be better for everyone if the teacher put his own needs first and focused instead on getting better before he thought about attending to anyone else.
Taking care of yourself and your life is crucial. Remember that your life is unique and so you shouldn’t be trying to live it any other way; trying to live someone else’s life would be a waste of time and energy. For example, the author took the career path he thought he should have, every week working 100 hours in corporate jobs that paid well, yet he never felt happy. In fact, he felt burnt out, stressed and unfulfilled. This was because he was following someone else’s dream and ignoring his real passion, which was to start his own business and become his own boss.
Being selfish involves balance in areas of your life like nutrition, exercise and mental health.
If you are sick mentally or physically, it will be difficult to start a business or approach another equally big goal. Therefore, you need to focus on keeping yourself balanced by
working out and getting into shape even if you hate the thought of exercising;
eating nutritious food but not being too strict about it; and
developing or having a strong support group of friends and family. Stop hanging out with those who bring you down.
It is important to prioritize yourself and check that key areas in your life are in balance. That way you will be fit and well enough to start working toward achieving your goals.
What prevents most people from reaching their goals is their inability to express themselves.
Have you ever tried to impress someone by acting differently, either to get a job or to win over that potential partner? So many people try to fake who they are to get ahead, not realizing that this strategy is sure to backfire.
Rather, the best tactic is to stop concerning yourself with what other people think of you. If you fear being judged by others, and to spare your ego, you end up losing a lot of opportunities. For example, the author used to be guided by negative feelings and “what-ifs.” He spent many years afraid to even say “hi” to people because he feared being ridiculed or simply not liked. The truth is that, of course, the reality is never as horrifying as the worst-case scenarios you imagine.
What’s more, not only should you not worry about what others think of you, but you should also be willing to show your authentic, “weird” self. People can smell fakes from a mile away, and besides, your uniqueness is what will draw people to you.
So don’t even try to copy Lady Gaga by donning similar costumes and ripping off her pop tunes; you’ll only turn people off because no one’s interested in a fake or a copycat. Instead, be original and trust your own ideas and personality.
Sometimes it can be hard to show your real self, but you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. We’re hesitant to ask for help or advice because we’re afraid of coming across as weak. Furthermore, we think it’s unfair to be bothering others with our problems.
However, admitting that you need guidance isn’t a sign of weakness or that you’re a failure. Contrary to what most people might think, people like helping others. So when you ask someone for help, it’s a win-win situation because you’re giving them a chance to be useful and share their advice or expertise!
Don’t be afraid to ask for help and don’t be afraid to be yourself. By letting go of your fears, you’ll allow yourself to open up and be honest, which is what we’ll be looking at next.
Being honest about your abilities will increase your value.
Let’s be honest, nobody likes to admit their weaknesses or shortcomings – not even to themselves. But to achieve our goals, we have to be willing to look at both sides of ourselves, and not just our best aspect.
Be honest with yourself, and you’ll start reaching your goals. To do this, you should first write down your strengths and weaknesses. Although you yourself should come up with your strengths, you’ll probably need others to help you list your weaknesses. Reflect on your life, focusing on where you are currently, and make it a priority to change anything you don’t like about it.
The author devised a form and sent it round to his friends and colleagues, asking two questions: “What do you really think of me?” and “How can I improve?” The responses were sent anonymously, and though they were brutally honest, they helped the author gain a different perspective on what he needed to change.
Another advantage of being honest is that it’ll help you discover areas where you can be of value to others.
People appreciate those who are ready to admit that they’re not the best but that they are pretty great at what they can do, and that they still have some room for improvement. Only once you’ve identified your strengths and weaknesses can you show others where your skills lie.
After recognizing those key areas, you can start to generate work around them, making sure you set your prices to reflect your skill level so that you’re charging less in the beginning. When the author was starting out as a personal trainer, he charged £15 per hour. Only after he gained more experience and confidence in his skills did he begin charging around £100.
Take a deep, honest look at yourself and evaluate your skills. Focus on improving areas in which you shine, and you’ll be increasing your value in no time.
To build a network, you need to be interesting and resilient to haters.
Once you have the momentum to lift your project or goal off the ground, you’ll want to tell people about it, and for that, you need to be interesting.
Being an interesting person helps draw attention to your products before your business becomes well known. To become more interesting and well-rounded, you must build and develop your own opinions and thoughts – on books and articles, for example. Then, when the opportunity presents itself, you can share your insights with others. And remember, having a diverse range of interests will make you all the more appealing.
Another great strategy for being interesting can be summed up in the quote, “If you want to be interesting, be interested.” This means that you should be legitimately interested in what makes other people tick. When the author wants to find out what motivates other people, he asks them a simple question: “So, how do you spend your free time?”
Bear in mind, however, that not everyone will think you’re interesting, or even like you. Instead of letting it demotivate you, use this spitefulness to boost you into action.
Haters are going to hate, and the hard truth is that there’s no way to get rid of them. But be mindful that some judgments contain a small piece of truth; understand these slight criticisms to help you grow.
Make sure that you’re able to separate the jealousy-filled comments from constructive criticism. It’s not helpful if someone tells you that your business is awful, but if they tell you that your business doesn’t have a logo, which means it might fail, then there’s some valuable information you can use.
Also, keep in mind that there will always be hatred toward those who are doing well or doing their own thing. Haters are jealous and feel threatened because they haven’t achieved the same level of success in their own lives. Understand that the hate is their problem and not yours, and walk away from it.
Now that you’ve got the gist of why being yourself, being honest about your abilities and finding a supportive network are important for living an awesome life, the next blink will show you how to turn your healthy habits into concrete goals.
You need a consistent system to get things done.
It’s not possible to talk about goals without using the words “plans” or “habits” in the same sentence. OK, maybe it is, but hopefully, you get the idea just how vital planning and habits are in making anything happen.
To start planning, you need to set up your priorities with a one-two-three ranking system.
This system was developed by the author, who was first struck with the idea when he observed a successful man from his town. This man achieved all of his goals by his twenties by tackling three to five items on his to-do list every day. Improving upon this system, the author added a one-two-three ranking, marking each task from a one (a supreme priority) to a three (not critical).
Before starting this ranking system, make sure you have a “brain dump.” This is where you scribble down all your ideas, tasks and things to be accomplished on a piece of paper so that you can clearly see and identify which need prioritizing.
So, planning your habits seems easy enough, but how can you find the time to do it?
One strategy is to try “the dentist appointment,” where you set aside a daily one-hour time slot to complete a certain task, rather like setting aside time for a check-up. Make sure you have a reliable environment that holds no distractions and where you can consistently work. The author preferred planning and doing concentrated work on the train. He picked a journey that would take two hours so he could take a break at his destination and then commit two more hours to working on the return trip.
So, we’ve discussed planning and routine, but there are still two more important principles coming up that will keep you on the path to success.
Surround yourself with like-minded people and don’t forget to give credit where it’s due.
Ever shared your goals and aspirations with a friend or family member, only for them to not understand, or be unable to relate?
This is why motivation and inspiration are best fueled by connecting with people who have similar dreams. But who exactly should you be looking for, and where?
It’s vital that you don’t just surround yourself with those whom you look up to, but also with people who are chasing similar goals. You could try joining or creating a Facebook community that focuses on your goals, invest in a mentor or coach to help you improve or attend seminars or workshops with your target audience. The latter is just what the author did; he went to classes with fitness professionals, and through natural conversations, he was able to spread the word about his fitness-focused copywriting business and gather clients organically.
Finally, remember that people are the fundamental blocks that build most of your goals and businesses, so don’t forget to be pleasant to them. Always give credit to those who have helped you – you never know when you’ll need their support again.
Conversely, for those who try and shut you down – the haters – don’t react or lash out. Perhaps try replying to them when you’re in a calmer and happier mood, but not when you’re upset. A good tip is to avoid checking your email first thing in the morning until you’ve established the right mood.
Also, consider what the haters are going through and that they’re maybe having a rough time – perhaps they’re experiencing a financial crisis, have just lost a loved one or experienced a health scare. These events could cause anyone to act out of character, so try your hardest to be understanding and patient.
We’ve covered a lot of ground today in these blinks, but now it’s time to take in all the information and put it to use. Half of the work is learning, and the other half is action. Don’t just read this and continue with your day as you normally would; put these principles to use immediately in your very next project.
Now is the time to be fearless and strike out toward your goals. Don’t let haters or insecurities take advantage of your limited time in this life. Instead, think about what you really want and make it happen!
Actionable advice:
Emotionally detach yourself from the outcome
One important principle to begin practicing right away is letting go of the unknown outcome of a situation – that is, letting go of the crippling fear over whether your project will be a dud or a success. Detach yourself emotionally from the outcome as this will decrease your stress and make everything feel lighter and more manageable. Remember, the real failure is in not trying at all.
You may think that living a good life involves pleasing others, but to fulfill your life goals, you need to first start taking care of yourself.
Making yourself a priority – or being selfish – will lead to a better life not only for you but also for others around you. If you work on improving yourself, you will focus on becoming a better caregiver, parent, sibling or friend.
Imagine a teacher coming to class with a bad flu instead of staying at home to rest. In his poorly state his performance is affected, and, as a result, the students won’t benefit from his being there at all. It would be better for everyone if the teacher put his own needs first and focused instead on getting better before he thought about attending to anyone else.
Taking care of yourself and your life is crucial. Remember that your life is unique and so you shouldn’t be trying to live it any other way; trying to live someone else’s life would be a waste of time and energy. For example, the author took the career path he thought he should have, every week working 100 hours in corporate jobs that paid well, yet he never felt happy. In fact, he felt burnt out, stressed and unfulfilled. This was because he was following someone else’s dream and ignoring his real passion, which was to start his own business and become his own boss.
Being selfish involves balance in areas of your life like nutrition, exercise and mental health.
If you are sick mentally or physically, it will be difficult to start a business or approach another equally big goal. Therefore, you need to focus on keeping yourself balanced by
working out and getting into shape even if you hate the thought of exercising;
eating nutritious food but not being too strict about it; and
developing or having a strong support group of friends and family. Stop hanging out with those who bring you down.
It is important to prioritize yourself and check that key areas in your life are in balance. That way you will be fit and well enough to start working toward achieving your goals.
What prevents most people from reaching their goals is their inability to express themselves.
Have you ever tried to impress someone by acting differently, either to get a job or to win over that potential partner? So many people try to fake who they are to get ahead, not realizing that this strategy is sure to backfire.
Rather, the best tactic is to stop concerning yourself with what other people think of you. If you fear being judged by others, and to spare your ego, you end up losing a lot of opportunities. For example, the author used to be guided by negative feelings and “what-ifs.” He spent many years afraid to even say “hi” to people because he feared being ridiculed or simply not liked. The truth is that, of course, the reality is never as horrifying as the worst-case scenarios you imagine.
What’s more, not only should you not worry about what others think of you, but you should also be willing to show your authentic, “weird” self. People can smell fakes from a mile away, and besides, your uniqueness is what will draw people to you.
So don’t even try to copy Lady Gaga by donning similar costumes and ripping off her pop tunes; you’ll only turn people off because no one’s interested in a fake or a copycat. Instead, be original and trust your own ideas and personality.
Sometimes it can be hard to show your real self, but you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. We’re hesitant to ask for help or advice because we’re afraid of coming across as weak. Furthermore, we think it’s unfair to be bothering others with our problems.
However, admitting that you need guidance isn’t a sign of weakness or that you’re a failure. Contrary to what most people might think, people like helping others. So when you ask someone for help, it’s a win-win situation because you’re giving them a chance to be useful and share their advice or expertise!
Don’t be afraid to ask for help and don’t be afraid to be yourself. By letting go of your fears, you’ll allow yourself to open up and be honest, which is what we’ll be looking at next.
Being honest about your abilities will increase your value.
Let’s be honest, nobody likes to admit their weaknesses or shortcomings – not even to themselves. But to achieve our goals, we have to be willing to look at both sides of ourselves, and not just our best aspect.
Be honest with yourself, and you’ll start reaching your goals. To do this, you should first write down your strengths and weaknesses. Although you yourself should come up with your strengths, you’ll probably need others to help you list your weaknesses. Reflect on your life, focusing on where you are currently, and make it a priority to change anything you don’t like about it.
The author devised a form and sent it round to his friends and colleagues, asking two questions: “What do you really think of me?” and “How can I improve?” The responses were sent anonymously, and though they were brutally honest, they helped the author gain a different perspective on what he needed to change.
Another advantage of being honest is that it’ll help you discover areas where you can be of value to others.
People appreciate those who are ready to admit that they’re not the best but that they are pretty great at what they can do, and that they still have some room for improvement. Only once you’ve identified your strengths and weaknesses can you show others where your skills lie.
After recognizing those key areas, you can start to generate work around them, making sure you set your prices to reflect your skill level so that you’re charging less in the beginning. When the author was starting out as a personal trainer, he charged £15 per hour. Only after he gained more experience and confidence in his skills did he begin charging around £100.
Take a deep, honest look at yourself and evaluate your skills. Focus on improving areas in which you shine, and you’ll be increasing your value in no time.
To build a network, you need to be interesting and resilient to haters.
Once you have the momentum to lift your project or goal off the ground, you’ll want to tell people about it, and for that, you need to be interesting.
Being an interesting person helps draw attention to your products before your business becomes well known. To become more interesting and well-rounded, you must build and develop your own opinions and thoughts – on books and articles, for example. Then, when the opportunity presents itself, you can share your insights with others. And remember, having a diverse range of interests will make you all the more appealing.
Another great strategy for being interesting can be summed up in the quote, “If you want to be interesting, be interested.” This means that you should be legitimately interested in what makes other people tick. When the author wants to find out what motivates other people, he asks them a simple question: “So, how do you spend your free time?”
Bear in mind, however, that not everyone will think you’re interesting, or even like you. Instead of letting it demotivate you, use this spitefulness to boost you into action.
Haters are going to hate, and the hard truth is that there’s no way to get rid of them. But be mindful that some judgments contain a small piece of truth; understand these slight criticisms to help you grow.
Make sure that you’re able to separate the jealousy-filled comments from constructive criticism. It’s not helpful if someone tells you that your business is awful, but if they tell you that your business doesn’t have a logo, which means it might fail, then there’s some valuable information you can use.
Also, keep in mind that there will always be hatred toward those who are doing well or doing their own thing. Haters are jealous and feel threatened because they haven’t achieved the same level of success in their own lives. Understand that the hate is their problem and not yours, and walk away from it.
Now that you’ve got the gist of why being yourself, being honest about your abilities and finding a supportive network are important for living an awesome life, the next blink will show you how to turn your healthy habits into concrete goals.
You need a consistent system to get things done.
It’s not possible to talk about goals without using the words “plans” or “habits” in the same sentence. OK, maybe it is, but hopefully, you get the idea just how vital planning and habits are in making anything happen.
To start planning, you need to set up your priorities with a one-two-three ranking system.
This system was developed by the author, who was first struck with the idea when he observed a successful man from his town. This man achieved all of his goals by his twenties by tackling three to five items on his to-do list every day. Improving upon this system, the author added a one-two-three ranking, marking each task from a one (a supreme priority) to a three (not critical).
Before starting this ranking system, make sure you have a “brain dump.” This is where you scribble down all your ideas, tasks and things to be accomplished on a piece of paper so that you can clearly see and identify which need prioritizing.
So, planning your habits seems easy enough, but how can you find the time to do it?
One strategy is to try “the dentist appointment,” where you set aside a daily one-hour time slot to complete a certain task, rather like setting aside time for a check-up. Make sure you have a reliable environment that holds no distractions and where you can consistently work. The author preferred planning and doing concentrated work on the train. He picked a journey that would take two hours so he could take a break at his destination and then commit two more hours to working on the return trip.
So, we’ve discussed planning and routine, but there are still two more important principles coming up that will keep you on the path to success.
Surround yourself with like-minded people and don’t forget to give credit where it’s due.
Ever shared your goals and aspirations with a friend or family member, only for them to not understand, or be unable to relate?
This is why motivation and inspiration are best fueled by connecting with people who have similar dreams. But who exactly should you be looking for, and where?
It’s vital that you don’t just surround yourself with those whom you look up to, but also with people who are chasing similar goals. You could try joining or creating a Facebook community that focuses on your goals, invest in a mentor or coach to help you improve or attend seminars or workshops with your target audience. The latter is just what the author did; he went to classes with fitness professionals, and through natural conversations, he was able to spread the word about his fitness-focused copywriting business and gather clients organically.
Finally, remember that people are the fundamental blocks that build most of your goals and businesses, so don’t forget to be pleasant to them. Always give credit to those who have helped you – you never know when you’ll need their support again.
Conversely, for those who try and shut you down – the haters – don’t react or lash out. Perhaps try replying to them when you’re in a calmer and happier mood, but not when you’re upset. A good tip is to avoid checking your email first thing in the morning until you’ve established the right mood.
Also, consider what the haters are going through and that they’re maybe having a rough time – perhaps they’re experiencing a financial crisis, have just lost a loved one or experienced a health scare. These events could cause anyone to act out of character, so try your hardest to be understanding and patient.
We’ve covered a lot of ground today in these blinks, but now it’s time to take in all the information and put it to use. Half of the work is learning, and the other half is action. Don’t just read this and continue with your day as you normally would; put these principles to use immediately in your very next project.
Now is the time to be fearless and strike out toward your goals. Don’t let haters or insecurities take advantage of your limited time in this life. Instead, think about what you really want and make it happen!
Actionable advice:
Emotionally detach yourself from the outcome
One important principle to begin practicing right away is letting go of the unknown outcome of a situation – that is, letting go of the crippling fear over whether your project will be a dud or a success. Detach yourself emotionally from the outcome as this will decrease your stress and make everything feel lighter and more manageable. Remember, the real failure is in not trying at all.
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March 17, 2018Reasonable advices for life. But overall, my conjecture is that these are mostly lessons you naturally figure out as you grow older. So for the young readers (especially independently minded), they may still act what they thought they are supposed to. For the older ones, it’s mostly a reading accompanied by knowing nods. Depending on how much you’ve thought about things like it, some of the finer points are pretty interesting.
1. Be selfish as in take care of yourself first before helping others. Don’t try to please others. (I’d say this is absurdly obvious if I didn’t have a colleague who seem to work so hard on trying to please others.)
2. Don’t try to impress others, fake something fashionable, or be a copy cat. Be authentic.
3. Be honest about your abilities. The author sent out form for his friends to anonymously provide judgement on him. The result is brutally honest. (To be honest, this is a pretty nifty experiment that I’m surprised it happened the way it was described. I get the point of avoiding the awkwardness of face-to-face discussion. But the anonymity aspect doesn’t stand a chance of test. There will be all sorts of behavioral signatures that both sides should realize. Did the supposed anonymity really made a difference in bringing the “brutally honest opinions”. In any case, I digress. He did a useful thing for himself.) The real point is everybody’s got strengths and could improve in other areas. Having a good objective assessment helps improve your value.
4. Build a network by being interesting to and interested in others. You’ll meet “haters” and need to be able to shrug them off — keep in mind though, some judgements often contain a small piece of truth.
5. You need a system to get things done.
6. Surround yourself with like-minded people to share goal and aspiration. (IMHO, this is mostly for psychological confirmation, but it’s his book and he gets to tell the story).
1. Be selfish as in take care of yourself first before helping others. Don’t try to please others. (I’d say this is absurdly obvious if I didn’t have a colleague who seem to work so hard on trying to please others.)
2. Don’t try to impress others, fake something fashionable, or be a copy cat. Be authentic.
3. Be honest about your abilities. The author sent out form for his friends to anonymously provide judgement on him. The result is brutally honest. (To be honest, this is a pretty nifty experiment that I’m surprised it happened the way it was described. I get the point of avoiding the awkwardness of face-to-face discussion. But the anonymity aspect doesn’t stand a chance of test. There will be all sorts of behavioral signatures that both sides should realize. Did the supposed anonymity really made a difference in bringing the “brutally honest opinions”. In any case, I digress. He did a useful thing for himself.) The real point is everybody’s got strengths and could improve in other areas. Having a good objective assessment helps improve your value.
4. Build a network by being interesting to and interested in others. You’ll meet “haters” and need to be able to shrug them off — keep in mind though, some judgements often contain a small piece of truth.
5. You need a system to get things done.
6. Surround yourself with like-minded people to share goal and aspiration. (IMHO, this is mostly for psychological confirmation, but it’s his book and he gets to tell the story).
February 2, 2018
Enjoyed. Not all the ideas are radical, and the basic premise is pretty simple. Figure out what you want, and get on with working your arse off for it. But as Dan says, if you get one thing from a book, it's probably worth it's money. And I got several from this.
March 17, 2018
This is a book which talks about basic principle that one need to know about being successful in life.
This books tells us why sometime being selfish is not only important for us but for people in our surrounding as well, why you need to take care of yourself and how it helps you to be better person in life.
Why its important to be original and how being or trying to be like someone else can backfire to us. Why accepting your weaknesses can vanish them and easy way to identify them as well as to turn them in your strength.
Why you need to be interested if you want to be interesting for other people and also how and why plan in your life matter for most of the things.
most important lesson for one's life is You need to surround yourself with like minded people as they will push you to do more and also people are most important part of your life but everyone likes to be praised, hence never forget to give credit to the one who helped you in their most unique way, Why emotions are required and also not required at the same time.
This books provides age old ideas that how one should behave and focus on things and one's activity to be on right path to become awesome personality over the time
This books tells us why sometime being selfish is not only important for us but for people in our surrounding as well, why you need to take care of yourself and how it helps you to be better person in life.
Why its important to be original and how being or trying to be like someone else can backfire to us. Why accepting your weaknesses can vanish them and easy way to identify them as well as to turn them in your strength.
Why you need to be interested if you want to be interesting for other people and also how and why plan in your life matter for most of the things.
most important lesson for one's life is You need to surround yourself with like minded people as they will push you to do more and also people are most important part of your life but everyone likes to be praised, hence never forget to give credit to the one who helped you in their most unique way, Why emotions are required and also not required at the same time.
This books provides age old ideas that how one should behave and focus on things and one's activity to be on right path to become awesome personality over the time
November 6, 2024
Basic and shallow.
September 30, 2016
One star because the author didn't follow his own advice. The book is all to get you to pay to join his mailing list. He promises notes on courses he took in his life to the reader. You sign up and boom. You are on his list and further you get an email saying he doesn't have it yet. It's a compilation of other business books and he spoke about other personal experience. Save your time.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 9, 2018
If you are offended by bad language, or you have a strong belief in the law of attraction then this book is not for you. For everyone else you will find lots of hidden gems, a giggle or two and a good kick up the rear end to:-
A) Take action
B) Remove crap from your life that is not serving you well
C) Be human... this seems to be a bit of a 2018 theme!
A) Take action
B) Remove crap from your life that is not serving you well
C) Be human... this seems to be a bit of a 2018 theme!
February 4, 2017
All is true
But the language is disgusting. And one more thing, be compassionate for the others, the real success is about what you do, and if you enjoy it not about the money. When money us the goal you become empty.
But the language is disgusting. And one more thing, be compassionate for the others, the real success is about what you do, and if you enjoy it not about the money. When money us the goal you become empty.
January 26, 2024
Perhaps I wasn’t in the frame of mind for this one. I found it too “fuckin’ A, dude, check me out!” Very braggadocio. I read halfway, skimmed the rest, and moved on.
June 9, 2018
Bought this as a kindle ebook for like £1. For that price, I can't say it wasn't worth it, though I was waiting for something amazing out of this book, and to be honest, he said nothing that I don't already know or do or think of in some way, so the whole thing read like he was preaching to the choir, as a friendly circlejerk monologue I would give out to friends on a pub visit on a saturday night.
Though I didn't get a lot out of that, I can see how it could be valuable to somebody who wants to grow this mindset, but I guess the people who are already interested will have done that already. You can't convince the others, they will trash the book, the mindset, the efforts of others. I read someone here saying that the whole book reads like a pickup artist's blog. I couldn't disagree more. I hate redpillers - pickup artists for a whole load of reasons I won't get into here. However I have found thinking and doing the things outlined way well before I learnt of this book's existence. The delivery style, with the constant swearing might be tiring for some, but definitely nothing that a pickup artist - redpiller would tell you.
Though I didn't get a lot out of that, I can see how it could be valuable to somebody who wants to grow this mindset, but I guess the people who are already interested will have done that already. You can't convince the others, they will trash the book, the mindset, the efforts of others. I read someone here saying that the whole book reads like a pickup artist's blog. I couldn't disagree more. I hate redpillers - pickup artists for a whole load of reasons I won't get into here. However I have found thinking and doing the things outlined way well before I learnt of this book's existence. The delivery style, with the constant swearing might be tiring for some, but definitely nothing that a pickup artist - redpiller would tell you.
March 11, 2021
- The reality is never as horrifying as the worst-case scenarios you imagine.
- Should you not worry about what others think of you, but you should also be willing to show your authentic, “weird” self.
- People can smell fakes from a mile away.
- Be original and trust your own ideas and personality.
- People like helping others. Ask for help when you need it.
- You should be legitimately interested in what makes other people tick.
- Haters are going to hate, and the hard truth is that there’s no way to get rid of them.
- Be mindful that some judgments contain a small piece of truth.
- There will always be hatred toward those who are doing well or doing their own thing.
- Should you not worry about what others think of you, but you should also be willing to show your authentic, “weird” self.
- People can smell fakes from a mile away.
- Be original and trust your own ideas and personality.
- People like helping others. Ask for help when you need it.
- You should be legitimately interested in what makes other people tick.
- Haters are going to hate, and the hard truth is that there’s no way to get rid of them.
- Be mindful that some judgments contain a small piece of truth.
- There will always be hatred toward those who are doing well or doing their own thing.
January 1, 2018
Decent
A fairly short, no-holds-barred book that highlights the importance of hard work and gives tips on setting routines to succeed. Is very much geared towards those aiming to go into business and enterprise. As the title shows the language is strong and the messages straight to the point. Whilst most of the main themes seem like common sense, they are explained humorously and succinctly. Overall a decent guide to what has worked for Dan with no woo-woo or sales pitches for courses.
A fairly short, no-holds-barred book that highlights the importance of hard work and gives tips on setting routines to succeed. Is very much geared towards those aiming to go into business and enterprise. As the title shows the language is strong and the messages straight to the point. Whilst most of the main themes seem like common sense, they are explained humorously and succinctly. Overall a decent guide to what has worked for Dan with no woo-woo or sales pitches for courses.
January 17, 2018
I listened to this on audiobook and I really loved it. I felt it was a perfect time for me to listen to it and most of what was said was really funny and relatable and I like the brutal honesty attitude. I feel like this is something that will help me on a daily basis and since listening to this I am slowly implementing changes in my life for the better. I am going to buy a physical copy for this book so I can keep it around and to remind myself to keep on going and doing things to better myself.
July 3, 2021
This was definitely $7 worth of advice. The advice was good but the writing was terrible, it read more like a rambling blog post. I was able to get the same effect of reading the entire chapter just by reading the little summaries at the ends. I also am not part of the target demographic of 30 something entrepreneurs and business bros so my review is probably not the most helpful if you are part of that group. So overall, I got my $7 out of this book and will be passing it on to someone who can hopefully get more out of it so it isn’t sitting on my shelf getting dusty.
November 8, 2023
Read this book for a brutally honest mindset for a successful entrepreneur
I love this brutally honest account of how this amazing non-fiction book on how to become an entrepreneur. The author tell it how it is and that you must be thick skin resilience to accept some brutal honest setbacks.
But this bo9k is enriched with lots of coaching mentoring guidance tips that's you must adapt to move forward to becoming a better entrepreneur.
Overall a great book to reread again and make journal notes from. Best wishes Sean
I love this brutally honest account of how this amazing non-fiction book on how to become an entrepreneur. The author tell it how it is and that you must be thick skin resilience to accept some brutal honest setbacks.
But this bo9k is enriched with lots of coaching mentoring guidance tips that's you must adapt to move forward to becoming a better entrepreneur.
Overall a great book to reread again and make journal notes from. Best wishes Sean
December 12, 2017
PowerBook on Success !
A very motivating and brutally honest book on success and making it. It contains many tips, insights and advice on how to take action and realise your dreams. As Dan would say, nothing comes from nothing, achieving success is hard work, team work and relentless pursuit of your goals and ambitions. Read this book and get started immediately on your path to success !
A very motivating and brutally honest book on success and making it. It contains many tips, insights and advice on how to take action and realise your dreams. As Dan would say, nothing comes from nothing, achieving success is hard work, team work and relentless pursuit of your goals and ambitions. Read this book and get started immediately on your path to success !
April 14, 2018
I listened to this as an audio book and I think it is the best way to read this book. The narration style of the author reflects very much his direct and straight forward philosophy in the book., which is simply "just go and do it". Sometimes being brutal honest and is all what you need to get things done.
Thid book is realistic and practical advice to anyone who wants to a jump start to make actions and progress whether on the vocational or personal levels.
Thid book is realistic and practical advice to anyone who wants to a jump start to make actions and progress whether on the vocational or personal levels.
June 6, 2019
So there’s some good solid advice in here, and it is a quick read. A lot of his advice can be applied anywhere in life and not just to business.. like Be Nice. Be selfish. Etc. I’m wicked curious how these entrepreneurs actually make a living, though... like he said one biz he had was “fitness copywriting”... wtf is that really? He could have gone a lot deeper with the subject matter, but I guess this was meant as a beginners course.
October 14, 2019
With a focus on both business success (e.g. strategies to build a business through online sales/marketing) and personal success (personal development books), this was a fun and helpful read. My favorite sections of the book covered productivity tips and the concept of the "dentist appointment." In brief, this is the idea that you would never miss a health related appointment on your calendar - the same principle should apply to your daily sales/business development time.
July 5, 2022
This book was recommended to me and it is aimed at people who want to start businesses and need a kick start.
That wasn't really relevant for me but the some of the chapters ' to live by' gave food for thought and I have tried to put into practice.
Its a very easy read and could come across as lazy, but it was fun and harmless and if you take one golden nugget for life it's worth it for a tenner isn't it
That wasn't really relevant for me but the some of the chapters ' to live by' gave food for thought and I have tried to put into practice.
Its a very easy read and could come across as lazy, but it was fun and harmless and if you take one golden nugget for life it's worth it for a tenner isn't it
November 6, 2017
This will change the way you work and how you think about work
What can I say clear and common sense advice on how to get things done and feel good about it. Its an easy read in fact I read it on a four hour plane journey so simple and easy to read as long ad you are OK with some colourful language
What can I say clear and common sense advice on how to get things done and feel good about it. Its an easy read in fact I read it on a four hour plane journey so simple and easy to read as long ad you are OK with some colourful language
March 19, 2018
Self help taliin nomnuudiig iheer unshdagaa sayahan l olj medlee. Bugdiign heregjuuleh gej zoridoggui ch nomnoosn neg ch gesen uurtei heregtei sanaa yaj iim bodold hurseniign sonirhdog shu. Ene nomnoos temdeglej avj uldsen hed heden sanaa garlaa. Medeej amjilttai yavaa gedgee herhen hemjihees ehleed yaj uragshlahad tus bolhoor nom baiv.
July 1, 2018
Effing good read
Don’t read it if you don’t like swearing. But if like me you just see it as words you’ll enjoy the hell out of this book. Full of poignant advice, makes you give a long hard look at your life and decision making... read it, and then just get stuff done, he’ll make you want to!
Don’t read it if you don’t like swearing. But if like me you just see it as words you’ll enjoy the hell out of this book. Full of poignant advice, makes you give a long hard look at your life and decision making... read it, and then just get stuff done, he’ll make you want to!
October 17, 2018
Received this in the post as a surprise gift from my boyfriend today and read it in one sitting. Meredith offers a no-holds-barred view of success which is incredibly motivating, not to mention refreshing! Definitely helpful reading if you’re a little stuck knowing what move to make next in your career.
February 2, 2019
If you are easily offended then maybe not the self-help book for you - lots of strong language.
I found it easy to read and relate to. A lot of the things that are talked through are not groundbreaking but they still manage to be thought-provoking. Definitely taken away some hints and tips to work on. It truly is the kick up the bum that some people need.
I found it easy to read and relate to. A lot of the things that are talked through are not groundbreaking but they still manage to be thought-provoking. Definitely taken away some hints and tips to work on. It truly is the kick up the bum that some people need.
April 21, 2020
Just the tip or balls/ovaries deep reading
Wether you just want just the tips, or go ovaries/balls deep, the writing style has a great blend between personality, background story and valuable points. If you’re looking for an easy to read cut through the shit self-improvement book, this is the one.
Wether you just want just the tips, or go ovaries/balls deep, the writing style has a great blend between personality, background story and valuable points. If you’re looking for an easy to read cut through the shit self-improvement book, this is the one.
June 8, 2020
There are people who just wish there life was better or different and it ain't going to change by just thinking it different. This book is a series of takeaways and how to change things, you will get nothing from this book if you don't action them. I read all the book but you could just read the chapter summaries and follow the actions steps at the end of each chapter.
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