Sincero writes in a style that’s conversational and relatable (it reminded me a little bit of Mel Robbins’ The Five Second Rule in that regard). I’ll be the first to admit that not everyone will consider this a plus, but I appreciate the shit out of a well placed curse word. Sincero shared stories in her life that were at times awkward, embarrassing and painful, all of which made me as the reader feel like a) I’m not the only one who frequently finds himself feeling the same way and b) Sincero must be a person who “gets it,” and her advice will probably apply to me. This makes for a refreshing change from a lot of self-help and self-improvement books, which go to great lengths to explain why their recommended methods are clinically proven, but don’t often share stories that explain how real people can use them in everyday situations.

While extolling us to remain open to new experiences, Sincero practices what she preaches by opening up her life and sharing real, relatable and at times quite vulnerable stories with her readers. Let’s look at whether or not Sincero succeeds in her mission. You Are a Badass is essentially her attempt to convince us, the readers, that the same thing can happen for us – that there is an inner badass in each of us waiting to be released, if we can just get passed the pre-programmed bullshit that holds us back. When she opened herself up to the possibility that things that might sound strange or even silly could have a real, authentic and meaningful impact on her life, she began to reap the benefits of keeping an open mind.

( I can relate!)Īnd like so many skeptical self-help newbies before her, Sincero was surprised at what she found: Sincero begins the book by explaining her own, somewhat tumultuous relationship with self-improvement and self-help.įinding herself unsatisfied with her lot in life, and feeling that all-too-relatable pang that she was capable of doing and achieving more, Sincero threw herself into the self-help world full bore, attending seminars, taking classes and buying every self-help book under the sun. With You Are a Badass, author Jen Sincero has written a self-help book for people who never thought they’d like – or even bother reading – self-help books.

You re a badass