You Are a Badass

by Jen Sincero

YOU ARE A BADASS IS THE self-help BOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO DESPERATELY WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BUT DON'T WANT TO GET BUSTED DOING IT. In this refreshingly entertaining how-to guide, bestselling author and world-traveling success coach, Jen Sincero, serves up 27 bitesized chapters full of hilariously inspiring stories, sage advice, easy exercises, and the occasional swear word, helping you to: Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviours that stop you from getting what you want, Create a life you totally love. And create it NOW, Make some damn money already. The kind you've never made before. By the end of You Are a Badass , you'll understand why you are how you are, how to love what you can't change, how to change what you don't love, and how to use The Force to kick some serious ass.

• ISBN10: 060637387X
• ISBN13: 9780606373876
• Publish Date: 23 April 2013 (first published 1 January 2013)
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Turtleback Books
• Edition: Bound for Schools & Libraries ed.
• Format: Hardcover (Library Binding)
• Pages: 256
• Language: English

Reviews

[Berls]

3.5 stars

So it only took me almost 13 months to read this book. *hides face* Obviously I wasn't always reading it during that time, I took a lot of breaks. Ultimately it was a good book and I took some good things away from it, including a massive reading list for other good self-improvement reads.

As someone who is not religiously minded (quite the opposite), I do have to say this book kind of put me off at the start by talking about God and faith as an essential. I forget the exact way she put it (it's been a year since I read that part!) but I know I wasn't comfortable with this idea that I need to tap into faith to reach my full potential. She doesn't put it in Christian terms, thankfully, but some sort of faith is necessary. And, yeah, I don't dig that.

That aside, there were some great lessons in this book about basically believing in yourself and making what you want a reality. I think the big takeaway is this: if you really want something, go out there and make it happen. Don't make excuses. Believe it fiercely, take the giant leaps, and go for it relentlessly. oh, and love yourself. That's the end message of every chapter in sections 2-4.

So if you're a believer, you'll likely enjoy the book even more than I did. But even if you're not, it has some great lessons.

[Amanda]

I see why this is popular. #insixwords

[writehollydavis]

4.5/5 stars. I really enjoyed Jen Sincero narrating her own book, as we got to hear each pause and emphasis she intended. This was a great book that motivated me to push forward towards reaching my goals while also being hilarious at the same time. Recommended for anyone who needs a little encouragement.

[Hillary]

I am all about the self-help and personal development book stuff if you haven't noticed. I want to live the best life I possibly can ON MY TERMS. I heard about this book then looked it up Goodreads then promptly borrowed it from the library. I loved this book. Jen Sincero thinks as I think and she talks like I talk.  Sincero also explains the terms in a way that almost anyone can understand. If you like me and read such books such as The Power of Now then you know that some authors can be a bit....out there. And after you get done with the book you are no closer to understanding how to be all zen then when you started. I love trading. You are a Badass because now I know how to use the law of attraction. I have read the books by Esther Hicks but damn if I really understood them. I mean how exactly do I get into the vortex? I mean how do I "feel my way in"? "With You Are A Badass"  I FINALLY understand that you need to be grateful for something even before it happens. And if this sounds like a bunch of new age crap to you the bible says the same thing... somewhere.

I really feel like I got a lot out of this book. I read it all in one sitting it was that readable and I did not once feel like I wanted to throw it across the room like I have with others. I have to admit that it has a lot of the same info as other books, but You Are A Badass in a LOT more readable than others which make it get all 5 stars in my book.

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I love how she sprinkled tales of her own life in this book and how she used her own life experiences to illustrate her points. When I read "The Vortex" and "The Power of Now" I was all like I call bullshit of this stuff but now I am intrigued. I am going to start being grateful for my condo on a tropical beach and then it will come to me. I hope... I guess I need a little more practice in the having faith department but WHATEVER. The point IS that reading this book made me WANT to give it a try.

I especially loved the chapter on meditation. Sincero gave different examples that I feel like I could do. Like staring at a burning candle. I am not too sure I can empty my overactive brain, but it is worth a try Right? In all seriousness though this book is easily assessable to those who feel like they can't make heads or tails out of other more advanced books. If you want to learn about meditation and how to get in the vortex and have all your dreams come true, then you should read this book. I am only half-joking.  I really did love this book and feel that a lot of people could get something out of it.



This review was originally posted on Adventures in Never Never Land