Quickie Stickies: 100 Pick-Me-Ups for When You're Feeling Unglued

by Karen Salmansohn, Ellen Weinstein (Illustrator)

A collection of affirmations with attitude, Quickie Stickies is Karen Salmansohn at her sharpest and most unexpectedly inspirational. This unique package is a book of 100 sayings printed on Post-ups that can be-and are meant to be-stuck anywhere and everywhere, on the fridge, the computer, a boyfriend's briefcase, an office door, a bathroom mirror. Each is an aphorism to live by-not fatuous daily thoughts or recycled spiritual mumbo-jumbo, but sly street wit and wisdom. And each is wonderfully illustrated with retro colors and graphics. To I'd rather be a role model than a supermodel, printed on the face of a bathroom scale. The only thing a gal can ever change in her man is maybe his wardrobe, next to a gingerbread man in a lime-green shirt. Live now. Procrastinate later, blinks a clock radio. On a Buddhist's shaved I have to let myself know what I know, you know? In bold black type on a field of Be a warrior, not a worrier. And, in a candy-colored collage with a cliff, the one that sums it all If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Humor

200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Karen Salmansohn is a bestselling author (with 2 million books and courses sold), leading behavioral change expert, and columnist for Oprah and Psychology Today, as well as the founder of the popular personal development site NotSalmon.com, which has a vibrant community of 1.5 million followers. Her most recent book is "Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret . . . Before Your Time Runs Out." She’s been sparking transformations in individuals and companies for a few decades and is passionate about digging deep and finding fascinating insights, tools, and studies from all areas of life, including psychology, Eastern and Western philosophy, neuroscience, quantum physics, and more.

She began writing “self-help for people who wouldn’t be caught dead doing self help” in 1999 with the bestseller How To Be Happy Dammit—the very first personal development book of its kind to have a feisty title, edgy humor, and stylish interior design, which paved the way for self-help authors to write irreverent personal development books. Since then, she’s written many bestsellers, including The Bounce Back Book and Think Happy. Now she’s excited to pioneer the mortality awareness movement by illuminating life’s most avoided conversation—death—and reminding others to live more bravely.

Reviews

[Theresa F.]

There were several witty affirmations in this book that conveyed truth by way of sharp humor. Sadly, not all of the mantras in this collection were gems, in my opinion. I also couldn't really get into the surreal imagery used for the illustrations.
Did I like it? Not especially, though I was able to cherry pick a few lines that resonated with me.
Would I reread it? No.
Would I recommend it? Different readers have different stylistic tastes, and I will say that the author's intentions were good.

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a small book meant to share...the pages are like sticky notes that you can send or share with friends and co-workers. Great ideas and wonderful for leaving joy for others. Plus it was only a penny...what a bargain!

[Royale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really a book of stickies meant to share. Great concept, but a bit disappointed in the actual book.