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New Self-Help Book - Screw Up Like a Genius
https://amzn.to/43ZVecz

Because trying to be perfect is like trying to nail Jell-O to a tree.

Tired of buying self-help books that promise transformation but deliver guilt?

Welcome to Screw Up Like a Genius — the laugh-out-loud, truth-telling guide that flips the self-improvement script.

You don’t need more productivity hacks, miracle morning routines; and you don’t need to have it all together. You just need to show up as yourself – with a sense of humor.

In Screw Up Like a Genius, author L.S. Smith delivers a heartfelt manifesto for anyone who’s ever tried to do life “perfect” and ended up in a puddle of chaos, coffee (or wine), and self-doubt.

Raw, witty, and wildly relatable; this isn’t another self-help book about fixing yourself. It’s an anti-guru guide to stop chasing perfection and start learning from your glorious screw-ups.

Inside this refreshingly irreverent guide, you’ll discover:

* The Failure Framework: why intentional mistakes are the secret to progress.
* The Comfort of Crashing: how to embrace discomfort without the meltdown.
* The Anti-Plan: build goals with wiggle room and joy.
* The Forgive Yourself Approach: laugh through your failures, let go of perfection, and embrace the glorious mess of being human.

If you’ve ever misplaced your life somewhere in your kitchen, sent the wrong text, or felt like everyone else got the secret handbook to making life look effortless — Screw-Up Like a Genius is for you!

About the Author
L.S. Smith is an author, former counselor, and advocate for nurturing values in children and families. Inspired by the boundless curiosity and potential of young minds, Smith has dedicated over 25 years to helping children, adolescents, young adults. and adults develop emotional resilience, compassion, and a sense of self-worth. Her work as a counselor has given her a unique insight into the challenges families face today, as well as the powerful role that values like gratitude, kindness, and love play in fostering stronger connections.

This passion led to the creation of The Adventures of Gracie Gratitude, a heartwarming book series designed to teach children essential values through the delightful character Gracie the Gratitude Bunny. With every story, Smith hopes to inspire parents and children to embrace moments of learning and connection that will leave a lasting positive impact.

Smith is currently working on her next project, The Spiral Breaker Series to help people break free from the mental loops that steal their peace, their confidence, and their joy. Through compassionate guidance, relatable stories, and practical tools, the series empowers readers to calm their minds, strengthen resilience, and live boldly in the midst of everyday challenges. Each book addresses a different spiral—overthinking, stress, burnout, grief, self-doubt, and more—offering a clear path back to clarity, balance, and freedom.

When not writing or working, Smith finds joy in traveling with her husband, exploring new cultures, and savoring the beauty of the world. Whether hiking a mountain trail, walking along a beach, or simply discovering the charm of a new city, Smith embraces life with gratitude, kindness and faith; knowing that every day is a blessing.

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