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Professional Troublemaker
- The Fear-Fighter Manual
- Narrated by: Luvvie Ajayi Jones
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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Instant New York Times best seller
From the New York Times best-selling author of I'm Judging You, a hilarious and transformational book about how to tackle fear - that everlasting hater - and audaciously step into lives, careers, and legacies that go beyond even our wildest dreams
Luvvie Ajayi Jones is known for her trademark wit, warmth, and perpetual truth-telling. But even she's been challenged by the enemy of progress known as fear. She was once afraid to call herself a writer, and nearly skipped out on doing a TED talk that changed her life because of imposter syndrome. As she shares in Professional Troublemaker, she's not alone.
We're all afraid. We're afraid of asking for what we want because we're afraid of hearing "no." We're afraid of being different, of being too much or not enough. We're afraid of leaving behind the known for the unknown. But in order to do the things that will truly, meaningfully change our lives, we have to become professional troublemakers: people who are committed to not letting fear talk them out of the things they need to do or say to live free.
With humor and honesty, and guided by the influence of her professional troublemaking Nigerian grandmother, Funmilayo Faloyin, Luvvie walks us through what we must get right within ourselves before we can do the things that scare us; how to use our voice for a greater good; and how to put movement to the voice we've been silencing - because truth-telling is a muscle.
The point is not to be fearless, but to know we are afraid and charge forward regardless. It is to recognize that the things we must do are more significant than our fears. This book is about how to live boldly in spite of all the reasons we have to cower. Let's go!
Critic reviews
“For fans of: Shonda Rhimes’s Year of Yes; Hulu’s Shrill; Glennon Doyle’s Untamed; HBO’s Insecure.... With some helpful insights from her grandmother, Ajayi Jones encourages us all, via this audaciously funny guide, to overcome imposter syndrome and accept our worth.” (Marie Claire)
“Luvvie Ajayi Jones reveals the ways imposter syndrome has threatened her writing career and argues truth tellers could do with some practice in this follow-up to 2016’s I’m Judging You. Use it to prepare for your next big win.” (Essence)
“Luvvie Ajayi Jones delivers a masterclass on escaping the trappings of self-doubt in her latest release...encourag[ing] readers to face fear head on and remove the shame and guilt that we often put on ourselves when experiencing this emotion.” (Ebony)
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- Cheval Violet
- 04-22-21
I’m missing something
Full disclosure. I’m white, non-Christian.
I wanted to love this book.
Luvvie’s energy is off the charts. Love that!
I teach high school. I’m listening to this on my 45 minute commute. After 5 hours, I’m wondering to myself how many times the word “I” appears in this book. My high school kids think the world revolves around them. They use the pronoun “I” a lot. Luvvie uses the word “I” a lot. This appears to be a very long “brag on myself” book. Yes, there are some valid points. I loved her Ted Talk. Actually, if you listen to the Ted Talk, you have to most important points of this book. I can’t finish it.
Point two: The Christian thing, well ok. I live in a country that claims to be Christian while allowing a large percentage of its inhabitants to go hungry, allowing gun violence to terrorize schools and public venues, and refusing healthcare to the sick. This is America. But can we get over racial biases when books continue to put others down? You will say I’m white and privileged. You are right. I own that. But Luvvie is Black and privileged. She comes from money. Privilege... power...
Can’t we love and respect one another without the name calling? Does she have to give me more shame for being born white? Is that going to help us? I am already carrying shame for my race. Shame for my country. So now what? How does that help us? Channel Maya Angelou.
Use your voice to bring us together!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Annah
- 03-05-21
THIS BOOK IS THE MAP YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
Listen!!! I am going to review as someone who still has 6 hours and half to listen to. I am also talking as someone who attended the tour yesterday. DON’T EVEN DOUBT ANYMORE: THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. I don’t care how you landed here. The Author is so generous in this book with us. She is giving us EVERYTHING. I am mesmerized already!!! Professional Troublemaker is good for your heart, for your soul, for your brain. This book feeds your spirit. I feel like she left nothing behind! And like I said I haven’t even finished it yet. She will drag your ego while being gentle to your inner child.
You will not read this book just once, trust me. This is the book you will quote! This is the validation that every single one of us, no matter how different we are, have actually been looking for. This is the book to READ OUT LOUD to yourself and most importantly TO YOUR FEAR!!!!! It was written with heart full of love, of kindness, of self awareness, of authenticity, of humility, of giving... This is the book to the kid in all of us. This is the book for all generations and generations to come. I have no words! This is the book we can actually all agree on! Well except Chad and Everest of course hmmm hmmm!! I dare you to buy it and if you find out I was right, come back here and share your experience too. I cannot wait to receive the hard copy (**I hear it has footnotes and all, a real manual I’m telling you). There is no option of finding out I am wrong.
I don’t know who is in charge of what in this world but this book should in a mandatory purchase in your first year of college. I don’t care what path you have chosen in life! It’s mandatory!!!!!
I COULD GO ON AND ON... I love it! I love it! I loved!
*Too excited to edit my feelings* I don’t care!
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- Lizzy
- 03-05-21
immersing!!
I was fully immersed! Listening to LUVVIE herself reading the book on audible was the icing on the cake. This book was everything!! I didn't expect to get business advice but she gave it! I can't possible remain the same person I was before reading this. Her stories also reminded me of my childhood. THOROUGHLY enjoyed and recommend.
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- Tye Carman
- 03-03-21
This book IS IT!
Professional Troublemaker got me together and then some. I laughed, I cried, I felt seen. The narration by the author kept me engaged the entire time, and this book was perfect for the season of my life I am entering for my business. This book covers every excuse you’ve ever made for reaching your fullest potential. This book give fear the largest middle finger, and has absolutely motivated me to apply so many of the gems to my life. Luvvie takes her real life experiences and the beautiful tribute to her grandmother to show us that fighting fear can be done! 1000% recommend!
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- kate o'driscoll
- 03-07-21
What a gift to all generations
I was so incredibly inspired while reading this book. It was an amazing tribute to the "do better" philosophy. I constantly found myself reflecting on my own truth telling, my current reality, and how I , too, could do better. The author/narrator has a powerful voice and an even powerful message, told with honesty and love, and some good old fashioned humor. What a gift this book is to all generations. Amazing read!
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- Bernadette Glover
- 03-07-21
You Go Girl!!
Personal Practical work that defines and unpacks fear. Luvvie uses her life to help listeners understand how to use their life to combat fear. Very unique methods to share fear fighting.
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- Satisfied customer
- 03-05-21
Awesomely Awesome Encouragment
Loved it! Keep serving us side-eye honesty and wisdom. I felt like you were talking about me to me. A much needed heart to heart conversation.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-04-21
Love it, a MUST READ!
Absolutely loved it! It's a must read! This book is needed in your life to get you all the way together.
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- G.
- 03-04-21
This Book is a breath of fresh air!
If you’re looking for a book that will affirm you while helping you get your ish together, this is the one. Luvvie has an untouchable gift with words and giving the guidance that’s deeply needed at the time. Buy it. You won’t regret it. A perfect combination of story telling and teaching to assist you to reach your highest potential.
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- SK Roe
- 01-12-22
A must read for anyone who wants to chase dreams
Thank you for this book!! Absolutely needed this as I am building my career!! Fabulous
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Winner of two NAACP awards for his writing, bestselling author Hill Harper is an acclaimed actor known for his role on CSI: NY. A Brown University and Harvard Law School alum, Harper is also a passionate public servant. In this book he offers comforting advice for today's youth through his own wisdom as well as that of such luminaries as Michelle Obama and Angela Bassett.
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Keep writing young brother.
- By Charles Henderson on 03-02-10
By: Harper Hill
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Things No One Else Can Teach Us
- Turning Losses into Lessons
- By: Humble the Poet
- Narrated by: Humble the Poet
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Every one of us endures setbacks, disappointments, and failures that can incapacitate us. But we don’t have to let them. Instead, we can use these events as opportunities for growth. In Things No One Else Can Teach Us, Humble the Poet flips the conventional script for happiness and success, showing us how our most painful experiences can be our greatest teachers.
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HTP’S STORY AND LESSONS LEARNED
- By jaga on 11-04-19
By: Humble the Poet
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Crystal Clear Communication
- How to Explain Anything Clearly in Speech or Writing
- By: Gary S Goodman
- Narrated by: Gary S Goodman
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Original Recording
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With this program, you'll have the tools, the techniques, and, just as importantly, the unflinching confidence to influence your readers and listeners decisively - both at work and at home.
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Largely Sales-Oriented, and Instantly Usable
- By Troy on 01-26-15
By: Gary S Goodman
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Fighting Forward
- Your Nitty-Gritty Guide to Beating the Lies that Hold You Back
- By: Hannah Brencher, Shelley Giglio - foreword
- Narrated by: Hannah Brencher, Janet Metzger
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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At the darkest point of a life-altering depression, Hannah Brencher took a silver marker and labeled a composition book "Fight Song." In that little notebook, she poured hope-filled truths and affirmations, knowing that one day, she - and you - would need a reminder to stay in the fight. Drawn from those glow-in-the-dark words, Fighting Forward is your empowering invitation to show up, claim hope, and take back your life one small win at a time.
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fighting forward absolutely will change you.
- By Zoe Campbell on 01-05-21
By: Hannah Brencher, and others
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Grow a Pair
- How to Stop Being a Victim and Take Back Your Life, Your Business, and Your Sanity
- By: Larry Winget
- Narrated by: Larry Winget
- Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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The straight-talking, best-selling author and Pitbull of Personal Development is back with a pithy and prescriptive guide to success. A five-time best-selling author and one of the country's leading business speakers, Larry has made a reputation for being the first to challenge the positive-attraction gurus and the law-of-attraction bozos with his commonsense approach to success. Larry doesn't sugar-coat, and he isn't afraid to make people uncomfortable, because he wants us to stop making excuses, and start getting results.
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half the book is him saying "grow a pair"
- By Dustin on 01-08-14
By: Larry Winget
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Slay Like a Mother
- How to Destroy What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Life You Want
- By: Katherine Wintsch
- Narrated by: Katherine Wintsch
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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In this emotionally charged how-to guide, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll discover eye-opening lessons about: The mask you're wearing. The one you hide behind when you say everything is "just fine" when it's not. Your unrealistic expectations. The goal-setting tactics you're deploying to get ahead could be what's holding you back. The difference between struggling and suffering. Being a mother is a struggle - it always has been - but your suffering is optional.
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Great for dads too!
- By Earl Cox on 06-20-19
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Letters to a Young Sister
- By: Harper Hill
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Winner of two NAACP awards for his writing, bestselling author Hill Harper is an acclaimed actor known for his role on CSI: NY. A Brown University and Harvard Law School alum, Harper is also a passionate public servant. In this book he offers comforting advice for today's youth through his own wisdom as well as that of such luminaries as Michelle Obama and Angela Bassett.
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Keep writing young brother.
- By Charles Henderson on 03-02-10
By: Harper Hill
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Things No One Else Can Teach Us
- Turning Losses into Lessons
- By: Humble the Poet
- Narrated by: Humble the Poet
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Every one of us endures setbacks, disappointments, and failures that can incapacitate us. But we don’t have to let them. Instead, we can use these events as opportunities for growth. In Things No One Else Can Teach Us, Humble the Poet flips the conventional script for happiness and success, showing us how our most painful experiences can be our greatest teachers.
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HTP’S STORY AND LESSONS LEARNED
- By jaga on 11-04-19
By: Humble the Poet
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Crystal Clear Communication
- How to Explain Anything Clearly in Speech or Writing
- By: Gary S Goodman
- Narrated by: Gary S Goodman
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
With this program, you'll have the tools, the techniques, and, just as importantly, the unflinching confidence to influence your readers and listeners decisively - both at work and at home.
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Largely Sales-Oriented, and Instantly Usable
- By Troy on 01-26-15
By: Gary S Goodman
-
Fighting Forward
- Your Nitty-Gritty Guide to Beating the Lies that Hold You Back
- By: Hannah Brencher, Shelley Giglio - foreword
- Narrated by: Hannah Brencher, Janet Metzger
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
At the darkest point of a life-altering depression, Hannah Brencher took a silver marker and labeled a composition book "Fight Song." In that little notebook, she poured hope-filled truths and affirmations, knowing that one day, she - and you - would need a reminder to stay in the fight. Drawn from those glow-in-the-dark words, Fighting Forward is your empowering invitation to show up, claim hope, and take back your life one small win at a time.
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fighting forward absolutely will change you.
- By Zoe Campbell on 01-05-21
By: Hannah Brencher, and others
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Grow a Pair
- How to Stop Being a Victim and Take Back Your Life, Your Business, and Your Sanity
- By: Larry Winget
- Narrated by: Larry Winget
- Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
The straight-talking, best-selling author and Pitbull of Personal Development is back with a pithy and prescriptive guide to success. A five-time best-selling author and one of the country's leading business speakers, Larry has made a reputation for being the first to challenge the positive-attraction gurus and the law-of-attraction bozos with his commonsense approach to success. Larry doesn't sugar-coat, and he isn't afraid to make people uncomfortable, because he wants us to stop making excuses, and start getting results.
-
-
half the book is him saying "grow a pair"
- By Dustin on 01-08-14
By: Larry Winget
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Slay Like a Mother
- How to Destroy What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Life You Want
- By: Katherine Wintsch
- Narrated by: Katherine Wintsch
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In this emotionally charged how-to guide, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll discover eye-opening lessons about: The mask you're wearing. The one you hide behind when you say everything is "just fine" when it's not. Your unrealistic expectations. The goal-setting tactics you're deploying to get ahead could be what's holding you back. The difference between struggling and suffering. Being a mother is a struggle - it always has been - but your suffering is optional.
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Great for dads too!
- By Earl Cox on 06-20-19
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A Second Chance
- By: Catherine Hoke
- Narrated by: Catherine Hoke
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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What if you were only known for the worst thing you've ever done? Not only does the US have the highest rate of incarceration in the world, it also makes certain that the stigma of a felony conviction follows people who have already served their time. After she came to understand both the frustrations and untapped potential of the incarcerated, Catherine Hoke founded Defy Ventures, a revolutionary organization devoted to transforming the lives of people both inside and outside prison walls. A Second Chance is the story of how Defy came to be.
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Awesome every, single, time!
- By Matthew Burnett on 07-06-22
By: Catherine Hoke
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Your Turn
- How to Be an Adult
- By: Julie Lythcott-Haims
- Narrated by: Julie Lythcott-Haims
- Length: 20 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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What does it mean to be an adult? In the 20th century, psychologists came up with five markers of adulthood: finish your education, get a job, leave home, marry, and have children. Since then, every generation has been held to those same markers. Yet so much has changed about the world and living in it since that sequence was formulated. All of those markers are choices, and they’re all valid, but any one person’s choices along those lines do not make them more or less an adult.
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Not the book that was advertised
- By M. Rogers on 04-13-21
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Daily Love
- Growing into Grace
- By: Mastin Kipp
- Narrated by: Mastin Kipp
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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We seek solace from our suffering and look for wisdom outside the confines of dogma, but soon we're drowning in vague spiritual lingo - intention, higher self, attraction, vibration - that's poetry at best and manipulation at worst. Mastin Kipp offers no fancy degrees, just his life and his scars, which form a roadmap to help guide you through the uncertainty that lies ahead, marking where the cliffs are slippery, where the sun burns hot - and where Grace blossoms.
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Just ok
- By Elizabeth on 07-01-15
By: Mastin Kipp
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The Diva Rules
- Ditch the Drama, Find Your Strength, and Sparkle Your Way to the Top
- By: Michelle Visage
- Narrated by: Michelle Visage
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Michelle Visage is not your average diva. Powerful, positive, and polished, this diva's not only glamorous, she's a savvy businesswoman with serious credentials who works her tail off. From her days vogueing in the downtown Manhattan clubs in the '90s to her successful career in radio and her ultimate cult status as a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, Michelle has achieved her dreams and then some!
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A Whole Lot of Nothing
- By teal on 04-29-16
By: Michelle Visage
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The Bitch Switch
- Knowing How to Turn It On and Off
- By: Omarosa
- Narrated by: Omarosa
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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