Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life
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New York Times Bestseller
Joining the ranks of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, You Are a Badass, and F*ck Feelings comes this refreshing, BS-free, self-empowerment guide that offers an honest, no-nonsense, tough-love approach to help you move past self-imposed limitations.
Are you tired of feeling fu*ked up? If you are, Gary John Bishop has the answer. In this straightforward handbook, he gives you the tools and advice you need to demolish the slag weighing you down and become the truly unfu*ked version of yourself. “”Wake up to the miracle you are,”” he directs. “”Here’s what you’ve forgotten: You’re a fu*king miracle of being.”” It isn’t other people that are standing in your way, it isn’t even your circumstances that are blocking your ability to thrive, it’s yourself and the negative self-talk you keep telling yourself.
In Unfu*k Yourself, Bishop leads you through a series of seven assertions:
I am willingI am wired to winI got thisI embrace the uncertaintyI am not my thoughts; I am what I doI am relentlessI expect nothing and accept everything
Lead the life you were meant to have—Unfu*k Yourself.
Amazon Customer –
Good read
This is one of the better motivational books I’ve read. Makes getting out of your head achievable and real. Read it in 4 sittings and already started to take action.
Patrick King –
The Title should not deter you, the book is profound, not profane!
Outstanding book. Straight forward, concise and quick to read. I have read it four times and listened to it on Audio twice. Audio version is read by the author, his Scottish accent elevates the experience to a new level. The title might make you think Bishop is an outlandish, loudmouth, but this is not the case. Positive thinking and meditation are all well and good, but until you take action nothing happens.
C –
Yes! Get this you won’t regret it.
Love this book. I love how the writer tells you how it is instead of sugar coating so your snowflake feeling don’t get hurt. I bought the rest of his books and can’t wait to dig in. If you are not a snow flake and can take criticism this is your book. It really helped me see some of my flaws. Best self help book.
Marios Georgakopoulos –
RAW and Direct at it
Kindle EditionThe book goes straight to the point and tries to make you focus on things that you delay or postpone.The language can be a little too harsh but thats the thing that made the book cling to me.Going with seemlesslly advice may work for some given a right method but he provides a few examples.It like any other motivation book but the writer aims for pure logic.Kind of worth for people like me when they feel a bit unmotivated since it reminds you to get back in track.He tries to focus on the “Be the best version of you” in order to complete your goals even if you fail etc.
Amazon Customer –
A must read.
Amazing book/audio book…for anyone who is floundering…
Melissa –
No fluff—straight talk that actually motivates
This book is exactly what I needed—honest, no-nonsense advice without the sugarcoating. Gary John Bishop gets straight to the point and challenges you to stop making excuses and start taking action. The writing is raw but relatable, and it feels like a tough-love pep talk from someone who truly wants you to win.If you’re stuck in your head or sabotaging your own progress, this is the kind of book that helps shift your mindset fast. Highly recommend if you want something direct and empowering.
Christian –
A Muddy Intro to Many Ideas
I am going to dare to be critical whilst still awarding a 3-star review. In summary, this is a great introduction to an assortment of philosophical ideals: some that have been around since the ancient Greeks and some being developed in the modern age: existentialism, stoicism, epistemology, ontology, etc. For those not versed in philosophy, many of these ideas may be new and interesting. Unfortunately, Gary doesn’t reference some of these philosophies for your further reading but this is understandable as his focus is on coaching you to overcome yourself not to be a literary scholar. For little more than ~$10 and a few hours of reading, give it a shot and see if you learn something. As much as I am going to be critical, the book has its utility and will be useful to some of its readers, so who am I to tell you not to read it? You should read everything and challenge it–the pursuit of knowledge means to never stop engaging in the dialogue.One of my biggest gripes with this text is that Gary seems to contradict himself throughout it and complicates his overall message. He is adamant that this is not another self-help book that focuses on positive thinking; however, it is one of the first concepts he introduces. In sum, he teaches that assertive language affects emotions, feelings, and ultimately decision making and that one should engage in healthy inner dialogue. He also later bashes the quote, “Change your thoughts, change your life,” calling it bullsh*t. Where he is attempting to go with this is to say that actions speak louder than words and no matter what you think, unless you take action, your life will not change.Okay, this is fine but he took a six-word quote and said it was invalid over the course of ~200 pages. The problem is that he views ideas singularly and criticizes them in isolation; however, if you took any one of his chapters singularly, it would contradict his overall philosophy. For instance, positive self-talk is useless without his later instructions on asserting and acting on them. Overall, I think the overt criticism of other ideas throughout the text followed up with very similar approaches hurt the message Gary was trying to send to his readers. You may find yourself confused or frustrated without having a deeper understanding of some of the philosophies on which Gary touches. In the end, Gary pulls it together but it may take a while to see the differences he is attempting to portray–the book could have been more concise and focused.Another gripe would be that on page 21 he tells you that if you are easily offended not to read his book and to give it away immediately. The very next page he claims, “I have designed this book to be as accessible and useful to as many people as possible.” Really, is anyone proof-reading this thing? Look, if you’re going to be a self-help coach how can you tell the people who may need to hear your words the most, to shove off? This move was very Nietzsche-esque in that he believed he was a writer for everyone and yet no one at the same time. But Nietzsche was writing critical philosophy and engaging his own ideas–he wasn’t writing it for them and that’s why he didn’t care if anyone read what he wrote. Gary, is writing for the people who he believes need help–that is his profession. So why scare away people who need the help?TLDR: This book is a bit all over the place but does come together in a way that you will be able to understand by the end. If you are not well versed in philosophy and psychology, give it a go as it won’t cost you an arm and a leg or too much of your time. Gary, I think you’re doing good work but would encourage you to collaborate with some colleagues on condensing your thesis. I would also advise you to encourage your readers/clients while staying true to your no-bullsh*t approach as these do not have to be mutually exclusive.
Trace –
Loved It
I have read a lot of self-help books over the years and this is the first one I felt the need to review. It has a lot of great quotes throughout the novel and it dedicates entire pages to the best ones sometimes which I really like. I did the 75 Hard Challenge and starting every day with this book always had me feeling hella motivated and ready for action. I really enjoyed this one.Male, 28, 200 lbs, weight lifter/runner, straight (if any of this helps you make a decision lol)
jorge echeverry –
Muy buen libro súper recomendado
Me myself –
Practical, to the point and no more BS approach. Highly recommended to be true to myself in the ways in which I am limiting myself.
seyedhasan h. –
This ain’t a motivational book. It’s thoughtful and full of practical approaches to change habits and eventually life.
Loreen –
This book is a life lesson and growth.Must have
tony spalding –
Uncertain is where you can grow beautiful executed and put in a simple way to understand. This author has a writing skill that speaks to you. You are your actions. There are so many thoughts provoking topicsIt truly is a great read.