One sentence summary
This book is a self-help guide that empowers readers to stop doubting their greatness and start living an awesome life.
Book genre
Self-Help
Main topic of the book
You Are a Badass is a self-help book which focuses on helping readers remove mental blocks in order to stop doubting their own greatness by providing powerful strategies and tips to living an awesome life.
Key ideas
- Personal transformation: The book aims to help readers uncover and overcome their limiting beliefs and mental blocks that hold them back in order to lead a life of greater purpose and satisfaction.
- Strategies and tips: The book contains various strategies and tips that readers can adopt to get rid of their doubts and fears and take steps to lead a life of their choosing.
- Positive mindset: Through her writing, the author emphasises on the importance of having a positive and confident mindset in order to reach greater heights.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
The book is divided into three parts:
- Part One: This part mainly deals with beliefs, conscious decisions and manifestation of one’s desires. Jen Sincero helps readers understand the need to fill one’s life with positive beliefs, understand the importance of conscious decision making and how to use the power of manifestation.
- Part Two: This part is focused on strategies to achieve goals and get rid of doubts. The author shares tips regarding dealing with fear, staying motivated and staying persistent to get rid of doubts.
- Part Three: This part talks about the importance of understanding one’s feelings and emotions, as well as overcoming the urge to procrastinate. This part also emphasises on the need to improve self-talk and self-perception.
Key takeaways
- Understand and accept the importance of positive thought, conscious decision making and manifestation in bringing about a positive change in life.
- Identify negative beliefs and mental blocks that stand in the way of personal development and growth.
- Approach life with a more positive attitude, be consistent with one’s decisions and actions and take risks in order to come closer to achieving one’s goals.
- Be mindful of one’s feelings, embrace self-awareness and improve one’s self-talk and self-perception.
Author’s background and qualifications
Jen Sincero is a best-selling author, speaker, and success coach. She has written four books, including two New York Times bestsellers, You Are a Badass and You Are a Badass at Making Money, and has sold millions of her books world wide. She has also been featured in major media publications such as The New York Times, LA Times and The Wall Street Journal.
Target audience
The primary target audience for this book is individuals who need motivation and strategies to break out of their comfort zone and lead a life with greater purpose and satisfaction. The book is also suitable for teenagers looking for guidance on how to stay motivated and build a positive mindset.
Publisher and first publication date
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life was published by Running Press on 12 April 2013.