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lauren133's review against another edition
3.0
I think people would find this motivational if they are ready for change. If they are super stuck and not willing to face their issues, I doubt this book would help
greersco's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best I have read
I loved this book. Not because anything in it is revolutionary. It’s not. What it is, is simple straight to the point and in your face at times. No punches pulled and I love it. Do yourself a favor and read this book!
I loved this book. Not because anything in it is revolutionary. It’s not. What it is, is simple straight to the point and in your face at times. No punches pulled and I love it. Do yourself a favor and read this book!
gileslibrarian6's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing. I downloaded this book to help me recover from a pretty crappy mindset and it was highly inspirational. The author was great, the advice was great, I would recommend this to any friend that's going through a tough time.
wendyonthemove's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't really get much out this. I'm already happy and productive, but I must say his Scottish accent is a delight. He is funny and vulgar. I enjoyed how he explained everyone's problems are self made and their own damn fault. I would like all of my whiney/self-absorbed acquaintances to own this. It's a cheery, short listen.
nicole_kay's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a self-help guide on how to make your life what you want it to be through seven personal assertions: I am willing; I am wired to win; I got this; I embrace the uncertainty; I am not my thoughts, I am what I do; I am relentless; I expect nothing and accept everything.
It was the kick in the pants that I needed. I found it to be very helpful. Though I highlighted a lot of passages and dog-eared plenty of pages, two points stuck with me the most:
1.) Our thoughts shape our lives. E.g., If you always talk about how life is unfair, you'll only ever see the unfair parts.
2.) We need to be realistic about our goals by determining not what we want but rather what we are willing to do. E.g., Ideally I'd like to have strong, visible abs, but am I willing to go to the gym seven days a week and/or hold myself to a strict diet? No, I don't want to be that tough on myself. So maybe I don't actually want rock hard abs after all.
I'd recommend this even if you don't think you're wrapped up in your head, because it's great advice that really puts things in to perspective.
It was the kick in the pants that I needed. I found it to be very helpful. Though I highlighted a lot of passages and dog-eared plenty of pages, two points stuck with me the most:
1.) Our thoughts shape our lives. E.g., If you always talk about how life is unfair, you'll only ever see the unfair parts.
”Create the reality you want to live in by beginning the process of having the kind of conversations (with yourself and others) that actually shape that reality."
2.) We need to be realistic about our goals by determining not what we want but rather what we are willing to do. E.g., Ideally I'd like to have strong, visible abs, but am I willing to go to the gym seven days a week and/or hold myself to a strict diet? No, I don't want to be that tough on myself. So maybe I don't actually want rock hard abs after all.
”When you start to view the world through the lens of what you're willing and unwilling to pursue, rather than what it seems you want and don't want, things start to become a lot clear.”
I'd recommend this even if you don't think you're wrapped up in your head, because it's great advice that really puts things in to perspective.
”If [your plan] succeeds, you can celebrate. If it fails, you can recalibrate. Don't expect victory or defeat. Plan for victory, learn from defeat."
oldenguise's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
24 February 2025
First listen/read
Very good, straight to the point read. Would recommend for anyone needing a pick me up!
First listen/read
Very good, straight to the point read. Would recommend for anyone needing a pick me up!
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mngeorge's review against another edition
5.0
This is for anyone who feels stuck, inexplicably incapable of moving forward in any part of their life. It’s a quick read. The best kick in the pants you can probably get from a book.
Many of these types of books are selling something more and he definitely throws in a pitch at the end but no stars deducted because he withholds no information and he offers additional free support for those who need accountability.
I think Bishop has really hit the nail on the head here. Unfu*k Yourself functions primarily as a manifesto designed to get your a** off the couch, propel you towards embracing the fear of uncertainty, and ultimately to taking action towards achieving your goals and building the life you want to be living. Thankfully this book isn't overloaded with research, stats, and context setting because if you pick up this book you already understand the problem, and I think we all know overloading your mind with quantitative stats isn't the thing that's going to help you solve it.
Many of these types of books are selling something more and he definitely throws in a pitch at the end but no stars deducted because he withholds no information and he offers additional free support for those who need accountability.
I think Bishop has really hit the nail on the head here. Unfu*k Yourself functions primarily as a manifesto designed to get your a** off the couch, propel you towards embracing the fear of uncertainty, and ultimately to taking action towards achieving your goals and building the life you want to be living. Thankfully this book isn't overloaded with research, stats, and context setting because if you pick up this book you already understand the problem, and I think we all know overloading your mind with quantitative stats isn't the thing that's going to help you solve it.
jessthebeginning's review against another edition
3.0
It wasn't anything I hadn't heard before, but each chapter did have a couple of good moments.
There were quite a few times real issues were brushed off as being "excuses" and there was too much weight/body shaming for my liking. It's motivation from an ableist perspective.
There were quite a few times real issues were brushed off as being "excuses" and there was too much weight/body shaming for my liking. It's motivation from an ableist perspective.