Get to Be Happy: Stories and Secrets to Loving the Sh*t Out Of Life

De: Ted Larkins

Narrado por: Ted Larkins

The secret to my happiness started during my high school days (yes, drugs were involved) and continued through hitchhiking across the country, through the suicide of my girlfriend, through bartending in many cities around the country, and then a move to Japan. I lived there for nine years, helping start a $500 million business, including a LARKINS (my last name) line of product, finding enlightenment and meditating in Zen temples in the mountains of Hiroshima, meeting Mother Teresa in Calcutta, partying with Bon Jovi, experiencing the death of my business partner and then the loss of my daughter, and all the life lessons that come with the following statement: I get to do this!

©2017 Ted Larkins (P)2018 Ted Larkins

“Get to” read this book!

I really enjoyed listening to this book for a bunch of reasons. Mr. Larkins is a great storyteller - entertaining, honest, and raw. Time flew by listening to this audiobook which helps my long commute.

Mr. Larkins does a superb job of narrating his own book. Hearing the words come from the source ensures that you’re getting all the right emphasis in all the right places. Literally hearing the enthusiasm and zest for life that comes across in his narration goes right to the heart!

Most importantly though are the lessons to learn - Mr. Larkins’ “Get To” principle - really sticks with you right away and I’ve already started applying it to my daily life, many times throughout the day.

A Positive Perspective

It's easy to digest, the narration is fantastic, and the stories vary from fun to eye-opening. If you're having a bad day, or if you need something light to pick you up through a hard situation then this is the perfect step forward on a journey to change your thinking.

This book is unique in it's approach to the subject, and how it unfolds. It's part memoir, and part self-help. Ted takes the reader (or listener in my case) on a journey that starts in the midwest and culminates in Hollywood. Throughout the way, we go through a series of life's ups and downs, and Ted shows us that treating this journey as an experience allows you to detach and find enjoyment in surprising things.

Spirits trucking led my forlorn soul searching 4 answers to my plight

MrLarkins clear voice& first sample , I I quickly added to my Audible ! Indeed his editor was correct! His rare rawness, infuse descriptions of the journeys he alone experiences; along with the exercise at end of chapters: instilled new HAPPINESS within me!
Tho his life often mingled with rich& famous of Hollywood dreams one might have dreamed of, he was never boast-full! I will be 70 tomorrow and with new breath of Happiness I will , well it began after the first few chapters! I GETTO SMILE BE HAPPY! Relooking back into so many life's difficulties, squeezing out only the memories to appreciate and moving on with a refreshed outlook.
Tho the Author& I have never met, I do feel through his words, he becomes a person to you whom you will through these electronic THREADS an enlightenment will connect! I am for ever great full and hopefully the years ahead I can become evermore a shining light to others! KD-2

Great reminder to look in the bright side

While reading this book i cake across a man I a wheel chair that i got to help finish a journey up the easy coast home. Thanks for the Inspiration!!

Best Companion the the Written Version

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Recommend to anyone who wants to be happier, wants to listen to some great stories, learn from a self-proclaimed "non-guru." Ted's authentic voice shines through and lights up LIFE.

What did you like best about this story?

Dramatic interpretation, better than so many narrated stories.

What about Ted Larkins’s performance did you like?

Authenticity.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

All the stories, and then how he gives practical tips, exercises. I really like the fact that despite (or because of) so many adventures, including difficulties, the "Get To" principle seems that much more real and applicable.

Any additional comments?

Buy the book and enjoy the listen!