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Go Be Kind: 28 1/2 Adventures Guaranteed to Make You Happier
You only have to change one life in order to change the world. The question Are you ready?
Go Be Kind isn't just a journal or another how-to guide to creating the life you want. It's a series of daily adventures that will help you rediscover the greatest human gift—kindness, which inspires interpersonal connection and is the most rewarding way to lead a more magnificent life.
Created by Leon Logothetis, host of The Kindness Diaries on Netflix, this life-changing book is filled with highly classified missions, treasure hunts, dream dates, awkward moments, and daily adventures that are guaranteed to change your life.
You will step outside of your comfort zone. You will become best friends with total strangers. Some of the adventures can be done while you're falling asleep at night. Some of them will open your eyes to things you've never seen before. And all of them are really easy.
It might take 28 ½ days. It might take 11. Or you can take all the time you need (the adventure is up to you).
This adventure is about to change your life. And someone else's, too . . .
Because once we start being kind, we realize that there is no faster way to happiness. It will change how you see the world, how you connect with other people, and how you connect with yourself.
And it starts with you. Let's do it. #gobekind
Go Be Kind isn't just a journal or another how-to guide to creating the life you want. It's a series of daily adventures that will help you rediscover the greatest human gift—kindness, which inspires interpersonal connection and is the most rewarding way to lead a more magnificent life.
Created by Leon Logothetis, host of The Kindness Diaries on Netflix, this life-changing book is filled with highly classified missions, treasure hunts, dream dates, awkward moments, and daily adventures that are guaranteed to change your life.
You will step outside of your comfort zone. You will become best friends with total strangers. Some of the adventures can be done while you're falling asleep at night. Some of them will open your eyes to things you've never seen before. And all of them are really easy.
It might take 28 ½ days. It might take 11. Or you can take all the time you need (the adventure is up to you).
This adventure is about to change your life. And someone else's, too . . .
Because once we start being kind, we realize that there is no faster way to happiness. It will change how you see the world, how you connect with other people, and how you connect with yourself.
And it starts with you. Let's do it. #gobekind
336 pages, Hardcover
Published March 26, 2019
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About the author
Leon Logothetis
9 books120 followersLeon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspired by the inspirational movie The Motorcycle Diaries.
The days of living and working behind his 'slab of wood' (or desk to the layman) are well and truly over. His new passion: Finding ways for your inner rebel (that voice that tells you, you are worth so much more than you think) to come out and play.
The inner rebel tells you that your life is yours. And anything you dream of is possible. Anything. And that the fuel for all this delicious potential is simple: Kindness and harnessing the power of human connection.
Leon has visited more than 90 countries and traveled to every continent. He is the host of the TV series Amazing Adventures Of A Nobody, which is broadcast across the world by National Geographic International and, over the course of three seasons, sees Leon cross America, the United Kingdom and Europe on just 5 dollars, 5 pounds, and 5 euros a day, respectively.
He recently returned from filming his new TV show The Kind Way Around, in which he circumnavigated the globe on his vintage yellow motorbike Kindness One, giving life changing gifts along the way to unsuspecting good Samaritans. All of this whilst relying on the kindness of strangers.
Leon is no stranger to adventure. He teamed up with First Book® & drove a car from London to Mongolia raising money to buy 10,000 books for underprivileged children in America. He also drove a vintage London taxi across America, giving free cab rides to the needy and working with Classwish to bring hope back to the schools of America.
Leon has documented his travels for numerous media outlets including Good Morning America, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Outside, Good, Psychology Today, and The New York Times.
His book, Amazing Adventures of a Nobody, is in stores now. His new book The Kindness Diaries, published by Readers Digest, will hit bookshelves in December 2014 and chronicles Leon's circumnavigation of the globe on kindness.
The days of living and working behind his 'slab of wood' (or desk to the layman) are well and truly over. His new passion: Finding ways for your inner rebel (that voice that tells you, you are worth so much more than you think) to come out and play.
The inner rebel tells you that your life is yours. And anything you dream of is possible. Anything. And that the fuel for all this delicious potential is simple: Kindness and harnessing the power of human connection.
Leon has visited more than 90 countries and traveled to every continent. He is the host of the TV series Amazing Adventures Of A Nobody, which is broadcast across the world by National Geographic International and, over the course of three seasons, sees Leon cross America, the United Kingdom and Europe on just 5 dollars, 5 pounds, and 5 euros a day, respectively.
He recently returned from filming his new TV show The Kind Way Around, in which he circumnavigated the globe on his vintage yellow motorbike Kindness One, giving life changing gifts along the way to unsuspecting good Samaritans. All of this whilst relying on the kindness of strangers.
Leon is no stranger to adventure. He teamed up with First Book® & drove a car from London to Mongolia raising money to buy 10,000 books for underprivileged children in America. He also drove a vintage London taxi across America, giving free cab rides to the needy and working with Classwish to bring hope back to the schools of America.
Leon has documented his travels for numerous media outlets including Good Morning America, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Outside, Good, Psychology Today, and The New York Times.
His book, Amazing Adventures of a Nobody, is in stores now. His new book The Kindness Diaries, published by Readers Digest, will hit bookshelves in December 2014 and chronicles Leon's circumnavigation of the globe on kindness.
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December 11, 2019
I heard about this book and instantly dismissed it. I'm not in to those "fluffly" feel good books, I'm an intellectual: give me the deep science, the hard research, the facts with maybe a few perfectly synced stories on the side.
But this book entered my radar once more and I just had the feeling I needed to give it as a gift to someone else. As I was about to wrap it, my curiosity got the best of me and I opened it.
I did not stop and I changed my life and 3 other people's lives within the next three hours.
Is it simple? Yes
Is it cheesy and overly-optimistic? Yes
But it nails heart and will make you feel things and inspire you to real meaningful action. Science and facts be hanged, sometimes you just have to do what a moral person tells you to do and this is it.
Go. Be. Kind.
Today.
But this book entered my radar once more and I just had the feeling I needed to give it as a gift to someone else. As I was about to wrap it, my curiosity got the best of me and I opened it.
I did not stop and I changed my life and 3 other people's lives within the next three hours.
Is it simple? Yes
Is it cheesy and overly-optimistic? Yes
But it nails heart and will make you feel things and inspire you to real meaningful action. Science and facts be hanged, sometimes you just have to do what a moral person tells you to do and this is it.
Go. Be. Kind.
Today.
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May 27, 2019I don’t have the energy to attempt all 28.5 challenges in this book, but I felt inspired enough to make up my own kindness challenge after reading this book!
January 5, 2020
This book was okay. I think the first 4-5 adventures (chapters) were fantastic and wonderful and amazing, had I rated this book at that point, I would have given it 4 or 5 stars. However, after that it just didn't seem the same - the adventures were different and I didn't really feel they were on the same level or promoting kindness as you would think of kindness. I started off doing each adventure before I moved onto the next but after around the 5th one, I didn't really do any of them... some I felt I already do sometimes or have already done, and like I mentioned, they were different. There are some adventures where you have to cut out the cards that are in the book, so getting the kindle version doesn't really make sense. There are also a lot of areas to write and take notes (like a journal) which doesn't work in the kindle version. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book, even the hard copy of it. I think it started off strong but just didn't stay that way. Some parts reminded me a little of the book Unoffendable by Brant Hansen (even though that is more of an adult book and Go Be Kind can be for any age) but similar idea at times.
February 27, 2025
A journal, a workbook, a series of adventures. That is what this book is. Leon Logothetis, the host of "The Kindness Diaries" on Discovery Plus, was a finance professional in England who gave up everything to travel the road with kindness. His many experiences led to him creating this book with ideas and challenges to live kinder.
Full of cute illustrations and handwritten font there are 28 1/2 challenges to be kinder in our lives, just enough to last the month of February, even on a Leap Year. Some are fun, like creating and leaving notes for people. Some are scary, like playing "phone roulette" or scrolling through your contacts and calling whoever it lands on. All are uplifting and help one to reflect on kindness and act on it in our lives.
Get a copy, get a pen, and start your adventure.
Full of cute illustrations and handwritten font there are 28 1/2 challenges to be kinder in our lives, just enough to last the month of February, even on a Leap Year. Some are fun, like creating and leaving notes for people. Some are scary, like playing "phone roulette" or scrolling through your contacts and calling whoever it lands on. All are uplifting and help one to reflect on kindness and act on it in our lives.
Get a copy, get a pen, and start your adventure.
May 3, 2019
This is an amazing book/journal/guide in being kind and how kindness can change the world. It focuses on being kind to others but also to oneself. It touches on the basic human needs of being connected to one another in simple terms that all ages can understand. I encourage you to buy this book and read it, go on the adventures. Go be kind!
January 16, 2025
Those of us of a certain age may remember the 1970's-90's preoccupation in schools with "self esteem" - the forerunner of participation trophies, this concept was intended to make children feel better about themselves. However, there was rarely any basis or opportunity provided for these children to do things that might lead to actual pride of achievement, so the desired outcome was rarely accomplished. In their warped baby boomer way, I believe that most of the adults involved with these materials and programs had positive intent - they just didn't have the understanding of psychology, human nature, or basic vocabulary to implement anything better.
This book is very much of that era. I realize it was published in 2019, but as the kids would say - same energy. The first problem is right there in the title - kindness isn't about making yourself feel happier. The author never defines kindness - which is a bit odd for a book purportedly about the concept - but what he seems to be going for is more of a general self-help workbook. Several of the proposed actions - notably, cold-calling someone from your past to apologize without preamble for past wrongs - are nearly textbook examples of unkindness. They may bring some small amount of comfort to the person doing the exercise, but at the (completely ignored in this book) cost of failing to prepare for or even consider the feelings of the person receiving the call.
The author's personal story continues the theme - he got tired of his desk job and decided to drive around the Americas and Europe in unreliable vehicles completely reliant on the kindness of others. If you're St. Francis and doing this to demonstrate the moral merits of complete poverty in an effort to get others to join you and achieve eternal salvation, that's kind. If you're an apparently quite privileged man doing this just to see what happens while ignoring the inconvenience you create for people along with way who register only as side characters in your hero's quest (there is seriously a suggestion that sharing your grief at the loss of your pet with others stranded along the road in central America is "kind"), then you are a twatwaffle.
It is odd to consume a workbook in audio form, but in this case, I think that was the only way to make it through the entire thing. I truly hope that this is an elaborate satire, but even then - there's a reason the Stuart Smalley skits were only a minute or two long on SNL.
If you are truly interested in how to be more kind (as we all really should be, especially now), there are both secular and religious resources available both online and in printed form at no cost that will be much more helpful - because they are focused on how you can help others without focusing on how the arrangement will benefit you. So ditch the toxic positivity, Google kindness non-profit, and write yourself out of the main character role.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
This book is very much of that era. I realize it was published in 2019, but as the kids would say - same energy. The first problem is right there in the title - kindness isn't about making yourself feel happier. The author never defines kindness - which is a bit odd for a book purportedly about the concept - but what he seems to be going for is more of a general self-help workbook. Several of the proposed actions - notably, cold-calling someone from your past to apologize without preamble for past wrongs - are nearly textbook examples of unkindness. They may bring some small amount of comfort to the person doing the exercise, but at the (completely ignored in this book) cost of failing to prepare for or even consider the feelings of the person receiving the call.
The author's personal story continues the theme - he got tired of his desk job and decided to drive around the Americas and Europe in unreliable vehicles completely reliant on the kindness of others. If you're St. Francis and doing this to demonstrate the moral merits of complete poverty in an effort to get others to join you and achieve eternal salvation, that's kind. If you're an apparently quite privileged man doing this just to see what happens while ignoring the inconvenience you create for people along with way who register only as side characters in your hero's quest (there is seriously a suggestion that sharing your grief at the loss of your pet with others stranded along the road in central America is "kind"), then you are a twatwaffle.
It is odd to consume a workbook in audio form, but in this case, I think that was the only way to make it through the entire thing. I truly hope that this is an elaborate satire, but even then - there's a reason the Stuart Smalley skits were only a minute or two long on SNL.
If you are truly interested in how to be more kind (as we all really should be, especially now), there are both secular and religious resources available both online and in printed form at no cost that will be much more helpful - because they are focused on how you can help others without focusing on how the arrangement will benefit you. So ditch the toxic positivity, Google kindness non-profit, and write yourself out of the main character role.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
December 26, 2024
If this book could be put into the hands of every person in the world - this could truly start a transformation of the world we live in. It’s sad but true that kindness is becoming rare and just this year I’ve had acts of kindness towards me, where I’ve been left emotional and grateful, as it’s just not something that occurs all the time anymore.
I always aim to bring kindness into every single day and I love how this book brings daily adventures that you can easily complete to keep spreading that kind bug. It will also hopefully start a chain reaction and have the next person doing the same. Some will have you stepping outside of your comfort zone, some will open your eyes to the wonderful world and humans that are still out there and you may even find a new friend along the way (I know I did 🤩)!
Being kind, brings connection and happiness and that’s exactly what I want in my life ❤️
I always aim to bring kindness into every single day and I love how this book brings daily adventures that you can easily complete to keep spreading that kind bug. It will also hopefully start a chain reaction and have the next person doing the same. Some will have you stepping outside of your comfort zone, some will open your eyes to the wonderful world and humans that are still out there and you may even find a new friend along the way (I know I did 🤩)!
Being kind, brings connection and happiness and that’s exactly what I want in my life ❤️
December 28, 2024
The overall premise is that kindness can and will propel you to great levels of happiness and joy.
It of course is entirely true.
But it’s strange how few people realize this on their own, and how common it is for people to be so self absorbed in their own lives and solely focused on what they want. I guess that's what ego + a lack of awareness gets yah.
This book was over before it even started. It’s incredibly short. It’s hard to even rate it, there’s so little content compared to what I’m used to.
The narrator is energetic and cheerful. The content is alright. But nothing new to me or different from how I already think and act.
I'd say 3 stars since it’s purely about spreading kindness but really it's gotta be 2 for how short and forgettable it is for me (I can’t give it something it doesn’t deserve. It’s not me).
It of course is entirely true.
But it’s strange how few people realize this on their own, and how common it is for people to be so self absorbed in their own lives and solely focused on what they want. I guess that's what ego + a lack of awareness gets yah.
This book was over before it even started. It’s incredibly short. It’s hard to even rate it, there’s so little content compared to what I’m used to.
The narrator is energetic and cheerful. The content is alright. But nothing new to me or different from how I already think and act.
I'd say 3 stars since it’s purely about spreading kindness but really it's gotta be 2 for how short and forgettable it is for me (I can’t give it something it doesn’t deserve. It’s not me).
February 19, 2020
I have to say, I didn't do all 28 tasks in this book...and I don't know if I will but it is a good reminder to be kind. Hold the door for someone, reach out to a relative or a friend just to say hi, teach goodness and kindness and make the world a better place. My hope is that I can use this book as a guide to my daughter and teach her that being kind to others is how everyone should live.
Thank you Leon Logothetis for reminding me that it doesn't take much to be kind and when you are kind to someone, your heart grows just a little more and you end up being happy! I think everyone should have a copy because it is a good reminder on those hard days when life gives you lemons, why not open the book up and pick an adventure and make lemonade!
Thank you Leon Logothetis for reminding me that it doesn't take much to be kind and when you are kind to someone, your heart grows just a little more and you end up being happy! I think everyone should have a copy because it is a good reminder on those hard days when life gives you lemons, why not open the book up and pick an adventure and make lemonade!
August 19, 2019
Great book
This book I completed as part of a book journey club with other people I dont even know on Facebook. Each day we shared our journey and how we completed the challenge for the day. This book has helped me to open up, and want to be kind and help other people more, or just open up to them and let them know how I appreciate them and let them know how they helped me. I would really recommend this book to anyone who needs a little extra kindness or give a little extra kindness, or to someone who feels they can do more for the people around them.
This book I completed as part of a book journey club with other people I dont even know on Facebook. Each day we shared our journey and how we completed the challenge for the day. This book has helped me to open up, and want to be kind and help other people more, or just open up to them and let them know how I appreciate them and let them know how they helped me. I would really recommend this book to anyone who needs a little extra kindness or give a little extra kindness, or to someone who feels they can do more for the people around them.
June 7, 2020
I watched Leon's adventures on Netflix and wanted to learn more about him. This book is an easy read and filled with activities to work on being kind. It also has lots of encouraging words. It would be a terrific book for a middle schooler and give them a project for the summer. Just be aware the list of movies he suggests watching might need some parent preview. One of them was definitely an R rated movie and was pretty dark before it's happy ending. All in all great book.
April 7, 2019
The newest book of Leon’s (Spring 2019) ... so simplistic and great read for teens. Love the continued emphasis on being kind to one another. Truly seeing someone, not judging and showing compassion for others. Truly Leon is an inspiration. Again ...aside from reading books one must watch The Kindness Diaries on Netflix. Heartwarming to know there is true kindness around the world!
June 15, 2019
Remarkable, simple idea. Make yourself happy by being kind to others. It seems a commentary on how problematic life is today that such a simple, wholesome notion is virtually revolutionary. Bravo for a well presented, appealing method of reminding us about how kindness to others is also kindness to ourselves. People of all ages would enjoy.
June 10, 2019
Great little book to help reinvent yourself. Chock full of great ways to spread kindness. Leo walks you through ways in which to reconnect with others as well as yourself. It just may be the jumpstart you need to begin a new chapter in your life. Spread kindness!!
June 15, 2019
Inspiring to read and loved the book. Great cover and easy to read. Great concept and shows you why it is so much better to be kind. This book should be a staple in Washington DC both parties would benefit from it.
August 7, 2019
The beauty of this uplifting book was the simplicity of its message: Kindness breeds kindness with its butterfly effect and ultimately yields happiness. Our world needs this positive focus for a brighter tomorrow.
March 28, 2019
Super duper cool and inspirational!!
March 29, 2019
Wow, this book is really the real deal. Happiness is so easy to achieve by reading this book.
May 22, 2019
This is a Goodreads win review. This is a book about how to be kind by doing daily adventures. I loved it.
July 14, 2019
I loved all the mini adventures it sent you on.
September 7, 2019
A little journal with 28 1/2 adventures to #gobekind
December 17, 2019
Adorable book, I've never been more entertained by a book like this.
August 7, 2021
A must read!!
April 18, 2022
This is a wonderful journal about kindness and how kindness can change the world. Take the challenge!
March 29, 2020
It's not a bad book, but it's more of a journaling way to be kind.
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January 14, 2020I'll be honest and say that I didn't read this all the way through, but I did spend a while perusing it, long enough to get a good feel for what Leon was trying to accomplish in spreading the kindness message. I think it appeals to teens most because of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid writing structure and visual appeal. It sends a clear motivational message of positivity and the difference we can all make by taking a chance, getting out there in the world, and making a difference.
October 8, 2025
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