The Hidden Power of F*cking Up

By: The Try Guys, Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld, Eugene Lee Yang, Ned Fulmer

Narrated by: The Try Guys

Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

The four cocreators of the Try Guys, one of the Internet’s most popular and viral sensations, deliver their first audiobook - an inspirational self-improvement guide that teaches you that the path to success is littered with humiliating detours, embarrassing offenses, and unexpected failures.

Best friends and social media stars Eugene, Keith, Ned, and Zach are admired for their curiosity, humor, bravado, and fearlessness. But that self-confidence came from their willingness to take big risks - being open to try something new or unusual, even if they failed spectacularly in the attempt. To be our best selves, we have to challenge ourselves. In dedicating ourselves to embracing fear, foolishness, and embarrassment, we can learn to recognize the ways in which we often hold ourselves back.

In The Hidden Power of F*cking Up, they swap some of their best stories and offer encouragement and hard advice to help you become a Try Guy, too. Whether they’re experiencing what it’s like to be in labor with a pain-simulation machine, marching on the streets of Los Angeles in heels, learning to dance ballet (with a professional dancer and some talented tots), replicating the ancient Olympics, or trying to bake bread without a recipe - their hilarious escapades are accented by their “throw caution to the wind” attitudes, encouraging listeners to become their best flawed and f--ked up selves.

Throughout, Eugene, Keith, Ned, and Zach open the doors to the past, showing their fans how four nerdy, timid, self-conscious boys grew up into four super-hot mega-babes secure in their insecurities. They offer key advice on what to do when faced with impending failure - and how to push through to the other side - provide anecdotes about their experiences curating their sure-fail philosophy and introduce each of their new challenges to the listeners for the first time (Ned’s impossible challenges as a first-time father and Keith’s goal of curbing his fried chicken habit by going vegan).

©2019 Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld, Eugene Lee Yang, Ned Fulmer (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

Loved it Guys

I feel like I can try some of these principles in my life, Guys. I found this book to be heartwarming, informative, instructional, funny and inspiring. It was a very palatable read - I devoured it. The delivery is entertaining and endearing - I love this cast of fun characters. It left me wanting more and makes me want to implement some of the suggestions right away in my life ~MKMacLennan

Greatest F*cking book!!

I really enjoyed this book the try guys have always been my favorite but this book made me really appreciate these guys way more! I would 100% listen to it again!!

pretty good

I thought the book was well written and interesting. It felt a little bit disappointing because I've seen so much of the storyline in their videos, but it was still nice to get more elaboration.

I found the way Zack read to be extremely distracting. He kept pausing or overdoing his words, and it became frustrating to follow.

Simply Amazing and so funny

Amazing book with amazing stories that made me both cry and laugh. In good ways of course!

No need to F up!

I Loved this book just like I love the Try Guys themselves. They really do open up to show the struggle each of them has had. all while giving you advise on how to try and succeed on your own. It was more than I thought it would be.

Try-mazing!!!!!! Love it!

I love how they still had their personalities while reading their part. I feel honored that they shared their personal stories especially about the struggles they faced. I loved hearing how they met their “Signi -oths.” I am currently trying something I was scared to do. “Rollerblading.” I have fallen on my ass several times but then I remember that failing/falling is part of the trying. So I’m going to stick it! Thank you Try Guys!

I love this

Spent my day reading AND listening to the book and I love it!!! So amazing to see and hear how you guys have grown, it’s truly is so inspirational.

Love these guys!

I don’t remember when I first watched these 4, but I soon got hooked. Love hearing this book, it was awe-inspiring and more than one tear was brought to my eyes because of the truth they were talking about. Thank you Try Guys for everything you’ve done!

Beyond worth it.

Extra commentary and sound effects from Try Guys...need I say more than that? You know you want it.

so amazing

loved every minute, smashed it in 3 days.

i enjoyed their perspective on trying, and will probably apply som of it to my daily life.