You Are A Badass

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Jan 23, 2025

Dive into a humorous critique of Jen Sincero's self-help book filled with amusing insights about the law of attraction. The hosts dissect the blurry line between motivation and unrealistic expectations, emphasizing the often oversimplified nature of personal growth. They highlight absurdities in financial success rhetoric and challenge the legitimacy of unqualified coaches. With playful banter, they tackle the complexities of identity and societal norms, making you both laugh and think about the self-help industry's quirks.

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INSIGHT

Jen Sincero's Background

Jen Sincero, author of "You Are a Badass," wasn't a known entity before the book.
Her work seemed like a rehash of other self-help books, bordering on plagiarism.

INSIGHT

Law of Attraction

"You Are a Badass" centers on the law of attraction, similar to "The Secret."
It claims positive thinking attracts positive things into your life through vibrations.

ANECDOTE

Jealous Haters

The book warns that positive life changes may lead to disapproval from loved ones.
This disapproval is framed as jealousy due to your newfound "badassery."

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The Secret

Rhonda Byrne

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne introduces the concept of the law of attraction, which suggests that positive thoughts can attract positive outcomes in life. The book outlines a three-step process: ask, believe, and receive. Byrne emphasizes the importance of gratitude, visualization, and maintaining a positive mindset to achieve one's desires. The book covers various areas such as prosperity, relationships, health, and happiness, and includes examples and quotes from historical and modern-day teachers who have allegedly used this principle to achieve their goals[2][3][5].

You Are a Badass at Making Money

Master the Mindset of Wealth

Jen Sincero

In 'You Are a Badass at Making Money,' Jen Sincero shares her personal journey from financial struggles to wealth, emphasizing the importance of mindset in achieving financial success. The book helps readers identify and overcome negative beliefs about money, take risks, and adopt a positive relationship with wealth. Sincero combines humorous personal essays with practical advice and actionable steps, including the use of affirmations and specific goal-setting. The book encourages readers to stop making excuses, face their fears, and tap into their natural ability to grow rich[1][3][5].

Rich Dad Poor Dad

What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money - That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not

C.P.A. Sharon L. Lechter

Robert Kiyosaki

The book tells the story of Robert Kiyosaki's two fathers: his 'poor dad,' a highly educated but fiscally poor man, and his 'rich dad,' the father of his best friend who was a successful entrepreneur. It emphasizes the importance of financial education, distinguishing between assets and liabilities, and building wealth through investing in assets such as real estate and businesses. Kiyosaki argues that a good education and a secure job are not guarantees for financial success and provides practical lessons on how to make money work for you rather than working for money[1][3][5].

You're a Badass

Jen Sincero

The Straight Girl's Guide to Sleeping with Chicks

Jen Sincero

This book, written by Jen Sincero, provides a comprehensive and humorous guide for straight women who are curious about or interested in same-sex experiences. Drawing on personal experience and hundreds of interviews, Sincero covers various aspects of girl-on-girl action, including pickup lines, virgin jitters, threesomes, techniques, and toys. The book is designed to be both laugh-out-loud hilarious and fundamentally practical, making it ideal for women looking to spice up their relationships or explore new sexual experiences.