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  • How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
  • Written by: Jen Sincero
  • Narrated by: Jen Sincero
  • Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (452 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

Packed with humor, inspiration, and advice, You Are a Badass is the number one New York Times best-selling self-help book that teaches you how to get better without getting busted.

In this refreshingly entertaining how-to guide, bestselling author and world-traveling success coach, Jen Sincero, serves up 27 bite-sized 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 behaviors that stop you from getting what you want,
  • Create a life you totally love. And create it NOW, and
  • 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.

New audio edition - this audiobook is read by the author in a fresh new unabridged production and features an exclusive interview with the author. 

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2013 Jen Sincero (P)2020 Running Press Adult

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Sensationalist but great ideas

I often criticize self help for sensationalism with much fluff and a lack of substance, but Jen was able to successfully have the classic energy of self-help, as well as accentuate interesting ideas backed up by examples. I find myself agreeing with most things said here, but the affirmation in her own words is enough to listen to this book, and I imagine younger readers unaware of such ideas (like manifesting thoughts, importance of monitoring self-talk, and intentionality) could unlock a world of perspective.

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Saved my life

Soo my father, the light of my life passed away 2 years ago. Since then I have been in a complete tailspin. Dating horrible guys diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Doctors gave me all the pills. My boyfriend who I was hoping I’d marry just broke up with me because of how bad my anxiety was. So I was at a horribly low place. Well this book saved me. Brought me out of a place where my chest was hurting all the time. And opened my eyes to EVERYTHING that was in my reach, simply by me thinking it. She was talking directly to me the whole time. THE WHOLE TIME. I’m not on pills, I’m not suicidal, I’m working to live in the now. Jen Sincero is my therapist. I’m on my second round of this book. And well I love it.

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love the narrator

one of the best things about this book is the narrator aka the author AKA Jen sincero. I like the straightforward approach and the humour which is so necessary. I realize that I need humour just from reading this book or need more humour. I'm definitely going to listen to the money focussed version of this book

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Disappointing narration

I love this book fully 100% but I couldn’t get through the first chapter of the narration. The person narrating was too fast and lacked the full range of expressions that the author tries to convey. I’ve listened to a version of the author reading it fully and it’s honestly why I was hooked on this book but it’s sad I’m not enjoying this version of the book.

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Inspiring

I really enjoyed this book, it has good montras and I love that the author was so real!!! Putting in her experiences most of us can relate to. I will be reading this again for sure because there is so much to learn. I own it on audible and hard copy. Defiantly a recommended read.

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My new bible

This is an amazing book. I listened to chapters over and over again while I listened to the audio and will listen to the book many times again. Fantastic. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to make changes in their life.

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Jen makes self-help for reals

If you've ever picked up books from the self help section and thought they were dry as dust or simply unrelatable, try Jen Sincero. She pulls no punches when it comes to stories and advice on how to live your best life. You'll want to listen to this and her other books over and over again.

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the best EVER

i have also read you ate a badass at making money and I almost wish I'd read this one first. LOVE these books.

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amazing

I've read and listened to a lot of self help books but this one spoke to me in a way others haven't. The concepts are simple so you don't get overwhelmed and she is very real, down to earth and relatable. Going to probably listen a couple more times so it really sinks in!

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Authentic inspiring and truthful

I loved this book .. it’s a kick add when we feel down and our selfesteem is low !!

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  • 2020-07-22

Life changing

I needed a change in life. I’m
Not so optimistic never have been. I once was an amazing mom but 4 kids later and I let the little things consume me and the joy be removed. I let the thoughts and cares of the world change who I was.

This book reset me. I am and will reread this book several times. If I wasn’t a nursing student I would listen to it once a month. The audio being read by the author makes it authentic and keeps you listening.

If you are struggling to find a balance in life, looking for peace, or to reset. YOU NEED THIS BOOK.

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  • Kurt Fluck
  • 2020-11-15

Not meant for men

Wish I knew this is 100% geared to women before purchasing. Wouldn’t recommend if you are a male, unless you want metaphors of the birthing process and a lot of girl talk inspiration

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2020-12-17

She’s a product of her generation, but stay open.

NOTE: Working through this book still and will update once I’m done.

The author is corny at times and highly problematic at other times — note to all white women that mimicking Black English vernacular for comedic effect is really dumb at best and utterly racist at worst — but even if that rubs you the wrong way (as it did me) I would still encourage you to stay open.

I have no doubt there are loads of other books like this one written by WOC and more aware white women/people (and we should all read those as well) but this book is still a solid entry into the self-help pantheon — despite the writer’s obvious/ more offensive flaws.

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  • Iván Mars
  • 2020-07-22

Boring

The typical self development book with the same “tell yourself in front of a mirror you’re beautiful, tell the universe what you want, you can everything” and all that c*** that doesn’t make sense if you not work hard, hustle hard...

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  • Overtime Hog
  • 2020-07-18

This is the answer to my prayers

Everything I’ve battled with, mostly internally, was touched on in this book. It’s very easy to listen to throughout your day, and the points the author makes aren’t never before heard of, but they’re messages you NEED to hear again. I’m not even finished with the book, but I’ve already recommended it to all of my friends, and want them to read it before they go off to college.

An hour in, and I felt empowered and more prepared to tackle the rest of my adulthood. This book helped me ask the necessary questions and gave me tools to live my best unapologetic life.

If you struggle with “playing the victim” and have a “woe, is me” mindset, you must listen to this!

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  • Coco
  • 2020-08-20

It's good but not great.

I have the paper back of this book and I do like it but it's definitely not the greatest. It has some good ideas and it is a nice read through once. But, I don't really like the whole 'believe/give to universe and it will give back' because that is bull. I also wish I could find a self help book that is not religious and all about giving everything to faith or whatever. I want a book that is about taking 100% of your crap and owning it. Like I said the book is okay. And has some helpful points. I would recommend reading it at least once because it isn't awful.

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  • Brandy Sharp
  • 2020-12-08

I just didn’t like it

It was very repetitive and not very helpful and I just wasn’t very fond of the way the author read it

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2020-08-19

Surprisingly funny

loved this book i found it very funny and really made me look at things differently. in terms of attracting what i want from the universe.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2020-08-19

amazing work!!!!

I started it a couple of hours ago and I can't atop listening it!!! I absolutely love it and I think it will be one of the books that I'll always get back to

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  • Hannah
  • 2020-12-03

Nothing New

Feels like a summary of cliches and concepts previously discussed (better) in other books. Narration was grating at times.

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