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You Be You: Detox Your Life, Crush Your Limitations, and Own Your Awesome
You Be You inspires readers to transform their lives by challenging their mind-set and focusing on self-love.You Be You is designed to empower you to seek more, be more, and do more--from a place of self-love, first and foremost. Loving yourself is not selfish; it's necessary. In this book, transformation specialist Drew Canole shows that no matter where you've been or where you are right now, there are tools you can implement to live fully, healthily, and happily. Drew himself has overcome insane obstacles--from a painful childhood spent in foster care, to being bullied, to an unhealthy relationship with food that resulted in gaining 40 pounds, to finally breaking through and harnessing his personal power to achieve incredible success!Drew will take you on a three-part journey to detox from external expectations, embrace your darkness and reclaim your light, and recognize your limitless potential. You'll shift from your current perspective and limiting beliefs to a new, more enlightened mind-set that includes surrender, trust, self-honesty, meditation, positive intention, and kindness toward yourself and others. And the result? A life aligned with true purpose, meaning, and incredible amounts of awesomeness.
177 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2018
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March 1, 2025
Real change begins with a desire to transform. If you've felt trapped by expectations, burdened by doubts, or disconnected from your true self, it's time to shift. Deep within, your authentic self is ready to emerge. While the journey may be challenging, it's also where your greatest potential lies. True transformation isn't about quick fixes or superficial changes but about stripping away imposed limitations, embracing your core self, and committing to a journey that reconnects you with your purpose. It's not an easy path, but it's one worth taking.
To achieve meaningful change, you must break free from societal programming, trust your intuition, cultivate momentum through positive habits, and step fully into your light. It starts with a deep commitment to align your life with your authentic self. Many find themselves in a life that looks good on paper—a decent job, a comfortable lifestyle, and external success—but still feel disconnected. The key is not to rely on societal markers of success like wealth, status, or approval but to build a life that resonates with your unique purpose.
An effective method to start this transformation is the Awesomeness Audit, which involves evaluating your satisfaction in key life areas like relationships, career, finances, health, and spirituality on a scale of 1 to 5. This honest assessment isn't about judgment but gaining clarity. Another helpful exercise is Manifest Your Meditations. After a quiet meditation, list what works in your life and what doesn't. Then, write down ideal outcomes and commitments for each challenge. This approach helps focus your actions on bringing your vision to life. Committing to authenticity isn't about fixing everything at once but taking deliberate actions toward alignment. Once you commit fully, opportunities arise, and life shifts in meaningful ways.
True fulfillment also involves discovering your "whydentity"—a deeper purpose that aligns your actions with your authentic self. Many live lives that meet societal expectations but feel off-balance because their goals align more with external demands than with genuine desires. Rediscovering your purpose requires stepping away from societal expectations and connecting with the version of yourself that feels deeply right. A useful exercise for this is Write from the Future, where you imagine yourself five years ahead, fully living your purpose, and write a detailed journal entry about your life. Keeping this vision visible helps maintain focus on your true path. The goal isn't perfection but continuous alignment, especially when things get tough.
Every transformation journey includes the messy middle—a phase where the initial excitement fades, progress feels slow, doubts creep in, and you might question if it's worth continuing. Many give up at this stage, but embracing it is crucial. The messy middle is where real change happens. Instead of viewing it negatively, see it as a natural part of the process. When overwhelmed, write down negative emotions and reframe them positively. For example, feeling overwhelmed can be shifted to gratitude for growth opportunities. Setting limits on how long you dwell on negative emotions can also prevent you from getting stuck. Embracing discomfort with self-compassion helps you move forward with purpose.
Fear is another inevitable part of personal growth. When you step into the unknown, the urge to retreat to the familiar is strong. However, fear can be a tool for progress if you view it differently. Fear often stands for "False Evidence Appearing Real"—a reminder that most fears are imagined. When faced with fear, you can choose to "Forget Everything and Run" or "Face Everything and Rise." The choice is always yours. Many people fear their potential and authenticity because stepping fully into who you are means taking full responsibility for your life. Though daunting, this is where personal growth lies. Facing fear can also strengthen relationships by bringing clarity and deeper connections.
To guide your journey, creating a "soul map" helps align your life with your true purpose. This involves envisioning your purpose-driven future and viewing time as fluid rather than linear. Vision casting is a technique where you vividly imagine your future self already living your purpose. Specificity is key—describe in detail where you live, who you interact with, and what your ideal day looks like. The clearer the vision, the more your mind accepts it as achievable, prompting actions to make it real. Segment intending is another helpful tool, where you set clear intentions for different parts of your day, ensuring each moment aligns with your vision. Practicing gratitude amplifies positive momentum, keeping your vision front and center.
Building momentum through consistent action and positive habits is essential for sustaining change. At some point, the initial thrill of transformation may wane, and maintaining progress can feel like a grind. This is when momentum matters most. Consistent action and deliberate habits are crucial. Trusting your intuition, even if new, can provide valuable guidance. Techniques like dreamwork—keeping a journal by your bed to record dreams and emotions—can help you connect with your subconscious. Meditation, even in simple forms, calms the mind, strengthens focus, and reinforces your connection to your purpose.
Setbacks are a natural part of the journey, but they're only permanent if you give up. Instead of seeing failures as roadblocks, treat them as lessons. Every experience, whether a failed relationship, a missed job opportunity, or a personal goal that fell short, offers valuable insights that can propel you forward. Staying committed, making adjustments, and continuing to move forward is key. Visualizing your achievements can also help maintain momentum. Imagine a trophy room filled with symbols of your successes, big and small, to celebrate past wins and set new goals. Taking on tasks you've been avoiding and rewarding yourself upon completion reinforces progress.
Ultimately, the book "You Be You" by Drew Canole emphasizes that lasting personal change comes from aligning your actions with your authentic purpose, maintaining momentum through consistent habits, and viewing setbacks as valuable lessons. Transformation is an ongoing process of showing up, trusting your intuition, and staying committed to your vision, even when progress feels slow. Embracing daily routines, seeking clarity, and practicing gratitude creates steady forward motion. Each small, deliberate step contributes to long-term success. Resilience, self-trust, and persistence are essential, as every day presents a new opportunity to move closer to the life you truly want. The journey is uniquely yours, and progress is achieved by continuing to move forward, one step at a time.
To achieve meaningful change, you must break free from societal programming, trust your intuition, cultivate momentum through positive habits, and step fully into your light. It starts with a deep commitment to align your life with your authentic self. Many find themselves in a life that looks good on paper—a decent job, a comfortable lifestyle, and external success—but still feel disconnected. The key is not to rely on societal markers of success like wealth, status, or approval but to build a life that resonates with your unique purpose.
An effective method to start this transformation is the Awesomeness Audit, which involves evaluating your satisfaction in key life areas like relationships, career, finances, health, and spirituality on a scale of 1 to 5. This honest assessment isn't about judgment but gaining clarity. Another helpful exercise is Manifest Your Meditations. After a quiet meditation, list what works in your life and what doesn't. Then, write down ideal outcomes and commitments for each challenge. This approach helps focus your actions on bringing your vision to life. Committing to authenticity isn't about fixing everything at once but taking deliberate actions toward alignment. Once you commit fully, opportunities arise, and life shifts in meaningful ways.
True fulfillment also involves discovering your "whydentity"—a deeper purpose that aligns your actions with your authentic self. Many live lives that meet societal expectations but feel off-balance because their goals align more with external demands than with genuine desires. Rediscovering your purpose requires stepping away from societal expectations and connecting with the version of yourself that feels deeply right. A useful exercise for this is Write from the Future, where you imagine yourself five years ahead, fully living your purpose, and write a detailed journal entry about your life. Keeping this vision visible helps maintain focus on your true path. The goal isn't perfection but continuous alignment, especially when things get tough.
Every transformation journey includes the messy middle—a phase where the initial excitement fades, progress feels slow, doubts creep in, and you might question if it's worth continuing. Many give up at this stage, but embracing it is crucial. The messy middle is where real change happens. Instead of viewing it negatively, see it as a natural part of the process. When overwhelmed, write down negative emotions and reframe them positively. For example, feeling overwhelmed can be shifted to gratitude for growth opportunities. Setting limits on how long you dwell on negative emotions can also prevent you from getting stuck. Embracing discomfort with self-compassion helps you move forward with purpose.
Fear is another inevitable part of personal growth. When you step into the unknown, the urge to retreat to the familiar is strong. However, fear can be a tool for progress if you view it differently. Fear often stands for "False Evidence Appearing Real"—a reminder that most fears are imagined. When faced with fear, you can choose to "Forget Everything and Run" or "Face Everything and Rise." The choice is always yours. Many people fear their potential and authenticity because stepping fully into who you are means taking full responsibility for your life. Though daunting, this is where personal growth lies. Facing fear can also strengthen relationships by bringing clarity and deeper connections.
To guide your journey, creating a "soul map" helps align your life with your true purpose. This involves envisioning your purpose-driven future and viewing time as fluid rather than linear. Vision casting is a technique where you vividly imagine your future self already living your purpose. Specificity is key—describe in detail where you live, who you interact with, and what your ideal day looks like. The clearer the vision, the more your mind accepts it as achievable, prompting actions to make it real. Segment intending is another helpful tool, where you set clear intentions for different parts of your day, ensuring each moment aligns with your vision. Practicing gratitude amplifies positive momentum, keeping your vision front and center.
Building momentum through consistent action and positive habits is essential for sustaining change. At some point, the initial thrill of transformation may wane, and maintaining progress can feel like a grind. This is when momentum matters most. Consistent action and deliberate habits are crucial. Trusting your intuition, even if new, can provide valuable guidance. Techniques like dreamwork—keeping a journal by your bed to record dreams and emotions—can help you connect with your subconscious. Meditation, even in simple forms, calms the mind, strengthens focus, and reinforces your connection to your purpose.
Setbacks are a natural part of the journey, but they're only permanent if you give up. Instead of seeing failures as roadblocks, treat them as lessons. Every experience, whether a failed relationship, a missed job opportunity, or a personal goal that fell short, offers valuable insights that can propel you forward. Staying committed, making adjustments, and continuing to move forward is key. Visualizing your achievements can also help maintain momentum. Imagine a trophy room filled with symbols of your successes, big and small, to celebrate past wins and set new goals. Taking on tasks you've been avoiding and rewarding yourself upon completion reinforces progress.
Ultimately, the book "You Be You" by Drew Canole emphasizes that lasting personal change comes from aligning your actions with your authentic purpose, maintaining momentum through consistent habits, and viewing setbacks as valuable lessons. Transformation is an ongoing process of showing up, trusting your intuition, and staying committed to your vision, even when progress feels slow. Embracing daily routines, seeking clarity, and practicing gratitude creates steady forward motion. Each small, deliberate step contributes to long-term success. Resilience, self-trust, and persistence are essential, as every day presents a new opportunity to move closer to the life you truly want. The journey is uniquely yours, and progress is achieved by continuing to move forward, one step at a time.
January 20, 2020
Quick read, great information
Great book. Love the author for what he does outside of writing, and seeing his perspective on working on your inner world is enlightening
Great book. Love the author for what he does outside of writing, and seeing his perspective on working on your inner world is enlightening
March 23, 2021
1/10
What a waste of time. Save your money and book yourself a therapy session. I assure you will learn more in the first 10 minutes than this entire book.
What a waste of time. Save your money and book yourself a therapy session. I assure you will learn more in the first 10 minutes than this entire book.
August 23, 2021
Good book, but - as I have read a lot of self-help books - I found it repetitive. Not one I could not put down, but one with some sound ideas and advice. A bit superficial for me, though.
November 20, 2025
You be you but you are being me!
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