Why I’m Telling Everyone to Read “You Are A Badass”

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I’m one of those moms who likes to take her kids to the bookstore to get out of the house. Yes, and I embrace it. Hey, it’s great to expose kids to books, and there’s coffee for me, cookies for them!

Do you find yourself gazing at the end caps to see which books are on display? I do. Those are usually the best selling books.

One day, You Are A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero, stood out to me in all its glory. Its bright yellow cover just calling my name, “Angela, pick me, pick me!” Just look at it…isn’t it beautiful?

I picked it up several times. Read a few pages, and put it back down in a frenzy when I noticed my kids getting too rowdy. I added it to my Amazon Wish List. And finally, I noticed several mompreneurs recommending it in my Facebook groups.

For about a year, this book called out to me. And finally, I ordered it on Amazon as a Christmas gift to myself. I decided I deserved to read it and I’m so glad I did. It was the best way to end and start the year.

When I got it, I couldn’t put the damn thing down. Author, Jen Sincero tells it like it is.

She’s a like true girlfriend who helps you find your inner badass and encourages you to release it for all the world to benefit, but not before YOU benefit from it yourself first.

Here’s why I’m telling everyone I know to read this awesome book.

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As I mentioned, Jen is like your long lost girlfriend. I laughed, I cried and it felt as though she was speaking directly to me. It was like I was having a conversation with one of my closest friends on the couch, coffee (sometimes wine) in hand.

She doesn’t bullshit and she breaks the book down into bite size pieces that pack a lot of punch if you know what I mean. With the help of headings and bullet points this book was super easy and fun to read.

I consider myself a slow reader. Mostly because I take my time, I take notes, and I highlight my favorite parts. I like to be a part of the book and soak in as much as I can. This is one of those books I marked up a lot! See…

If you’re not ready for change in your life, don’t read this book. And, if you’ve been yearning for change and want to be the badass you already know you are, then pick up this book today! I know I’ll read it again. In fact, I’m giving it to as many girlfriends I know this year.

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Okay, did I get you a little excited? Do you want to know what this book is all about?

You’ll have to read it to find out. I don’t say that to be rude or sarcastic, I say it because it will speak to everyone in a different way.

I plan on reading the book again, and by that time, I know I’ll get something different out of it because I’ll be at a different point in my life.

The book is broken down into 5 parts. I’ll give you a very brief synopsis for each.

Part 1: How You Got This Way talks about your subconscious and how you developed limiting beliefs about yourself. It explains maybe why you feel a certain way, or why you might not feel like a badass yet…but know deep down you are.

Part 2: How to Embrace Your Inner Badass encourages you to love yourself no matter what. It teaches you to embrace everything about you, the good and the not-so-good. It reminds you to be aware of the areas you’re great at, and accept that you don’t need to do and know everything. No one is perfect, we shouldn’t try to be, so just be unapologetically you, respectfully. And take care of yourself while you’re at it.

Part 3: How to Tap Into the Motherlode is all about getting deep with who you are. Find ways to connect with as she says, The Universe or Source. For me, I replaced all those things with God because that’s what I believe.

Part 4: How to Get Over Your B.S. Already focuses on letting go of your baggage and getting out of your own way.

Part 5: How to Kick Some Ass is the final part of becoming a badass. Once you know who you are, take care of yourself first, get rid of your baggage and bad habits…it’s tripple T.K.A – Time to Totally Kick Ass! Remember that line from the movie White Chicks?!

You’ve got what it takes to move forward in life. Take the resources, fix your shit and move on. Sound easier said than done? Do one thing at a time and you will get there. Trust.

Remember when I said this book will speak to you in a different way than it spoke to me?

Personally, as I read You Are a Badass, the last few chapters really got to me. Jen talks about making money your new best friend, surrendering and doing.

These last chapters hit me hard, because I want a better relationship with money. I want to attract more money to my life and have an abundance of it so I can do the things I want to do, including provide for my family.

What I realized, is that I just need to keep doing and letting go of things that don’t serve me well or things I can’t control.

By placing my trust in God and knowing that as I align myself with my values, my goals and my spirit, the things I want and need will fall into place.

Pretty deep stuff, right?

Teachings

I love the teachings in this book. Not only does Jen offer her advice and share relevant stories, she also guides you on what to do next.

Jen talks about meditation in chapter 10. Most authors might leave you with, you need to do X, it’s the best thing in the world, because… and then don’t show you how its’s done.

Jen gives you some pointers for basic mediation and on where to start your journey should you decide it’s right for you.

I was already doing something similar to what she had suggested, and I thought it was brilliant that she took the initiative to share how others could do the same.

Jen also provides many resources including books she’s read, programs and speeches she’s heard to further your journey of badassery.

What Does it Mean to Be a Badass?

Ultimately, what it means to be a badass is up to you! Many people will read this book and think, I know all there is to know already. If you approach anything with a closed mind. Will you get anything out of it? Probably not.

This book alone won’t make you a badass, but Jen shares several tools that will help get you there. It’s up to you to use them as you see fit. Being a badass is simply being yourself, taking care of yourself and knowing who you are. Worth it!

Sometimes we just need to be reminded and sometimes we need to do some work. No matter where you are right now, just keep moving and believing in yourself.

It’s Your Turn

Tell me, have you read You Are a Badass? What did you think? If you haven’t read it, you can purchase it here.