Humor Motivation

So, You Think Your Life Can’t Get Any Worse? Don’t Sell Yourself Short. It Can! Dive into the delightfully satirical pages of The 21½ Probable Laws of Mediocrity ©—a book that masterfully employs reverse psychology, wrapped in layers of humor and wit, to deliver a message that’s both amusing and unexpectedly insightful. This isn't your average self-help book. In fact, it boldly positions itself as the antithesis, playfully challenging readers to engage in a bit of self-reflection by presenting a guide on how to achieve a life of spectacular mediocrity. Through its tongue-in-cheek ...

The Rantings of a Madman on Facebook is a first in a trilogy of books that chronicles the adventures and misadventures of internationally acclaimed actor and writer, Dan Davies. His career, travels and shenanigans are told through the lens of his Facebook postings. The postings are accompanied with a postscript filled with some hindsight, insight and a "what the hell was I thinking then?" attitude. Many are funny observations with a large side of motivation and inspiration thrown in for good measure. And it's a coloring book too with 21 fun and relaxing coloring pages created by award-...

Master storyteller and satirist Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most in-demand commencement speakers of his time. For each occasion, Vonnegut’s words were unfailingly unique, insightful, and witty, and they stayed with audience members long after graduation. As edited by Dan Wakefield, this book reads like a narrative in the unique voice that made Vonnegut a hero to readers and listeners of all ages. At times hilarious, razor-sharp, freewheeling, and deeply serious, these reflections are ideal for anyone undergoing what Vonnegut would call their "long-delayed puberty ceremony".

Maria Bamford is a creative genius. But the process of creating is not something that “comes easily” or “is enjoyable” for her. So, over the years, she’s invented a number of helpful techniques for tricking, shaming, coercing herself into doing things. You Are (A Comedy) Special is 15-step comedic send up of a self help guide that examines Maria’s approach to stand-up in a hilarious fashion.

The world has gone overboard with toxic positivity. Every time we scroll through social media, watch a talk show, or browse the latest self-help books, we're inundated with feel-good messages that oversimplify life’s challenges. It’s time to get real. It’s time to embrace imperfection and humanity instead of chasing unattainable ideals. This book takes a satirical and rational approach to debunking the endless stream of unrealistic motivational messages and memes we’re bombarded with daily. Rational Responses to Motivational Memes and Other Positive Bullsh*t will enlighten you with ...

Tom Papa is a little worried about you. You seem stressed, overworked, and, frankly, a little mixed up. Everyone is fighting an overwhelming feeling that things are getting worse, that we should be doing more, that we're not good enough. Well, life isn't perfect. There have always been problems, and there always will be. You can fight for the things you believe in, you can work really, really hard, but you shouldn't lose track of the fact that while you're doing all that, life is flying by at lightning-fast speed.

Con más de cien mil ejemplares vendidos, el fundador del Osho Meditation Center en México nos regala, en esta edición reloaded de su clásico ¡Me vale madres! (sin duda alguna el libro de meditación más original de todos) un nuevo mantra: ¡A huevo!

Self-discipline sounds tempting, but do you feel like it's not for you? Do you want to have only good and useful habits, but for some reason, only the bad ones "stick" with you? Do you lack the strength and self-confidence to improve yourself and become successful? Are you looking for the easy way? Don’t worry—you’re perfectly normal! Book It's easy! The Habits of a Successful Person will destroy your fears about the difficulty of the road to success. Author Trevor Garrett encourages you to become successful by staying happy. He says everyone can become successful and effective by ...

If laughter is the best medicine, then this book is your prescription. Turn off the news and spend a few days not following current events. Instead, return to the basics - humanity's ability to laugh at itself. Maybe you should even do a news cleanse for a few days! Hide under the covers and listen to these stories instead. Or listen to a chapter a day, or a story a day for 101 days. This book contains the antidote to whatever is troubling you. They will definitely put you in a good mood.

Tired of the same old self-help advice? Dr. B. Leever’s Self-Improve for Me flips the script with the ultimate reverse self-help guide. Here, you’ll learn how to improve your life in all the wrong ways, while Dr. Leever pockets the cash. Inside, you'll discover how to: Cultivate “Healthy Habits” by embracing late-night pizza binges and social media marathons. Who needs sleep when you’re “performing” all night? Master Time Management by saying “yes” to everything, filling your calendar with back-to-back meetings, and hoarding productivity apps you’ll never open. Build ...

Motivational self-help for writers. Two-hour read. Writing is a lonely profession, and sometimes you just need someone to cheer you on. USA Today Bestselling Author Regina Duke knows all about those dark moments when you contemplate giving up the dream. But if you’re really a writer, you’re going to write anyway. Nothing will stop the flow of words. So what do you do when your hand cramps up or your pile of rejection slips is taller than your chihuahua? Take a break! Sit back and read Self-Help for Writers: Being Your Own Cheerleader! Motivational self-help for writers. "I have been a ...

Ever feel like your emotions are dustier than your baseboards? You’re not alone. In I Was Going to Clean, But Then I Had Feelings, author Annie Rowen offers a hilarious and heartfelt permission slip to put down the mop and pick up some grace. Part cozy confessional, part self-help pep talk, this book is for anyone who’s ever cried into a roll of toilet paper, felt overwhelmed by expectations, or simply chosen rest over a perfectly folded towel. With chapter titles like The Dust Bunnies Understand Me, Mood-Swing Mopping and Other Lies, and Febreze Doesn’t Fix Feelings (But It Tries), ...

Want to make a living by making people laugh? The comedy industry is bursting with opportunities—find out how to claim your place in the spotlight with 10 Steps to Be a Working Comedian. Comedy is a business, and there’s work waiting for anyone funny enough to take the stage. Greg Dean, the renowned Professor of Stand-Up Comedy, shows you how to turn your passion for laughs into a lucrative career, from one-nighters to week-long gigs. This book reveals how to build a show to get work, secure it, and what it takes to thrive in an ever-expanding industry.

Beyond memoir, this guidebook offers practical advice on everything from "How to Be the Black Friend" to "How to Be the (Next) Black President" to "How to Celebrate Black History Month". This is a humorous, intelligent, and audacious guide that challenges and satirizes the so-called experts, purists, and racists who purport to speak for all Black people. With honest storytelling and biting wit, Baratunde plots a path not just to blackness, but one open to anyone interested in simply "how to be".

Stop Starting, Start Finishing: The Hilarious, No-Fluff Guide for Procrastinators Who Are Tired of Their Own Excuses Are you a professional procrastinator, part-time excuse generator, or full-time dream abandoner? Do you proudly collect half-finished projects, color-coded planners, and unopened Google Docs? Congratulations—you’ve just found your people. Don’t Finish What You Start is the brutally hilarious, painfully accurate, and weirdly motivational survival guide for anyone who’s made procrastination an extreme sport. This is not your usual self-help fluff. It’s a satirical ...

"Bark Out Loud" is a compilation of motivational and thought-provoking quotes—some about dogs and some about life in general—that have been inspired by my own dogs, as well as those that I've met and those that I'll never have the opportunity to meet. Many of the quotes are meant to motivate, some are meant to initiate a smile and others are simply thoughts to ponder. All of the animal-related pictures in this book are either of dogs or cats that we—or someone we know— had the opportunity to rescue. If you enjoy goofy photographs of animals or pretty landscape pictures along with ...

What if procrastination wasn’t a problem—but a hidden strength? In this eye-opening, laugh-out-loud, and refreshingly honest deep dive, Steven Doornbos invites you on a journey through the surprisingly brilliant, misunderstood world of delay. From the neuroscience of hesitation to the emotional truth behind avoidance, The Procrastinator’s Edge is a bold celebration of the thinkers, dreamers, and slow-starters we’ve been unfairly labeling for too long. With warmth, humor, and depth, this book transforms procrastination from a dirty word into a dazzling art form—and shows you how to...

Dr. Jeffrey Gurian shares in his book Healing Your Heart, By Changing Your Mind - A Spiritual and Humorous Approach to Achieving Happiness how he has learned through his own personal experience and years of study to overcome all the above and more. Burdened with a severe stutter until he was in his 20's and beyond, seemingly unable to be helped by therapy, and combined with the confusion of A.D.D. and a bit of O.C.D. thrown in, he was faced with having to deal with that for the rest of his life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by that prediabetes diagnosis? Tired of diets that leave you hangry and workouts that feel like punishment? Well, buckle up, buttercup – your health revolution starts now! This isn't your grandma's diabetes book (unless your grandma is a comedian with a PhD in nutrition). It's a witty, no-nonsense guide to kicking prediabetes to the curb and reclaiming your vitality. Inside, you'll discover: • Why your body isn't the enemy (it's just speaking a language you haven't learned yet) • How to turn your kitchen into a flavor paradise (no cardboard-tasting diet ...

The World Needs More Btitches, Because Nice Never Changed The World Introduction: By the time we’re done, you’ll understand why the world doesn’t just need more bitches—it deserves them. Let’s get one thing straight: the world would be a much better place if more women embraced their inner bitch. Now, before you clutch your pearls, let me explain. When I say “bitch,” I’m not talking about the tired old stereotype of the mean girl or the villainous diva. No, honey. I’m talking about the bold, intelligent, tenacious, charismatic heroine who walks into a room and commands ...