I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck
An Everyman's Guide to a Meaningful Life
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4.5 • 65 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
From The Angry Therapist blog founder and podcast host John Kim comes a guide for men looking to find more happiness in their relationships and more purpose in their life.
The Angry Therapist, who has helped thousands of men find more happiness in their relationships and more purpose in their lives, shares his insights with everyone in this powerful guide—covering essential topics, from vulnerability and posturing to workouts and women.
In I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck, Kim delivers the dos and don’ts for stepping up and into manhood, which he defines by transparency and strength of character, not six-pack abs or a corner office. With his signature no-nonsense approach that will make you laugh and think, Kim takes you on a rugged, rough and tumble road trip of self-exploration and discovery, sharing his wisdom and insights, such as why:
Being nice is for boys, and being kind is for menScheduling man dates could make you a better friend, lover, and human beingPeeing in the shower is a sign of a larger problemArguing, judging, and answering, “I dunno” are keeping you from a healthy relationship, a great career, and a happy life
We are not born men. We are born boys. The transition from misery to meaning is an internal process that requires work: reflection, pain, courage, and sometimes, a rebirth. Kim knows because he’s been there. The truth is, men weren’t meant to just pay bills and die. With this book as your guide, you will love hard, walk tall, and find a life filled with purpose and passion.
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Therapist Kim (The Angry Therapist) shares his own experiences with failure and heartache in this entertaining and helpful memoir-cum-guide for living intended to help men in need of guidance on how to turn their lives around. After going through a difficult divorce, therapist Kim started a blog to voice his emotions and soon found his writing allowed him to work through what went wrong. His irreverent prose will be of particular help to closed-off or reluctant readers ("I'm coming with you, not at you. Talking to you like one of my friends the men I sweat with, eat with, ride motorcycles with, get crepes with and share my fucking feelings with"), allowing them to loosen up and laugh at their shortcomings. Taking a comical but always pragmatic approach, Kim concentrates on what he considers the hardest areas for men to change: processing emotions, developing open communication, defining healthy relationships, and maintaining a healthy work/leisure balance. Kim advises that cultivating self-awareness (which takes hard work) coupled with three steps (accept what is, lean into it, and have the courage to change) will help readers through tough times. With chapters explaining such topics as the difference between (for boys) being nice and (for mature adults) being kind and how indecision can be a sign of immaturity, Kim's blunt tone and easy-to-follow tips will appeal to any man looking for self-improvement.
Customer Reviews
Must read!
John makes vulnerability look cool!! Have enjoyed learning about his journey and how to apply his knowledge to my own life!
Not just for men
This was just what I needed during a very weird time in my life. I cannot wait to read Single on Purpose.
A Decent Read
The book pace is great. However I felt the overall presentation could have been better. I went into the book after I judged the cover (even though your not supposed to judge a book by its cover). It was enjoyable but not something I would not openly recommend to my friends.