Summary
The exacting manual in Jen Sincero’s book, You Are a Badass, is for quieting self-doubt, owning your potential, and organizing a life you enjoy. Combining personal experiences, pragmatic advice, and spiritual ideas with comedy and direct honesty helps you break free from restrictive assumptions.
Relevant Realisations
Your mind creates your reality.
Belief has immense power; concepts like “I’m not good enough” become self-fulfilling prophecies.
Swap negative for “I’m capable and deserving.”
2. The False Fear Alert
Fear of failing paralyses advances or judgement.
Ask for a rise or speak up every day; it’s one awkward thing you should do.
3. Self-Worth is Not Negotiable
You neither have to “earn” love nor success.
List five things you rock; even minor successes count.
4. Your friend in financial matters is
The scarcity attitude (“I’ll never afford this”) filters opportunities.
Change: “Money flows to me easily” + negotiate, intelligent investment
Once you commit entirely, chances present themselves in line with the universal support method.
For example, Sincero turned from broke to a bestselling novelist by focusing on her goals.
6. Perfection is only a myth.
I say, “I’ll start when I’m ready.”
The real truth is: “Start messy.” Improve as you go forward.
7. Modify Your Circles
You spend exactly five people most of the time.
Audits: Are they draining or energising?
Notable Quotes
“You are the only one with options to decide upon.”
Your job isn’t to decide “how.” You must come to believe in “what.”