Reviews
Publishers Weekly online "Sincero (Don't Sleep With Your Drummer) brings a fun, feminine verve to now well-tread self-help tropes… The tone is far more feisty than academic, and there's humor on every page, all of which is exactly what her intended audience most needs .", "If touchy-feely self-help tomes make you feel, shall we say, less than inspired, this no-nonsense manifesto to awesomeness might be just what you're looking for. Filled with blunt and sassy advice, do-it-yourself exercises in personal transformation, and a whole lot of hilarity, You Are a Badass will silence your inner critic and help you build a life . . . that others envy." -- Bustle, "Jen Sincero offers a no-nonsense approach to reinventing yourself, shedding the past's baggage, and grasping the opportunities awaiting you, once you're ready to seize your inner awesomeness." -- Publishers Weekly, "Sincero hits right at the heart of what those of us in flux need to hear: that we are already badass, and all it takes is a little work and self-examination to make that badassery manifest in our lives. . . . RUN to get this book." -- San Francisco Book Review, "Sincero brings a fun, feminine verve to now well-tread self-help tropes. . . . The tone is far more feisty than academic, and there's humor on every page, all of which is exactly what her intended audience most needs." -- Publishers Weekly, New York Times Bestseller "Sincero (Don't Sleep With Your Drummer) brings a fun, feminine verve to now well-tread self-help tropes... The tone is far more feisty than academic, and there's humor on every page, all of which is exactly what her intended audience most needs" --Publishers Weekly online "If touchy-feely self-help tomes make you feel, shall we say, less than inspired, this no-nonsense manifesto to awesomeness might be just what you're looking for. Filled with blunt and sassy advice, do-it-yourself exercises in personal transformation, and a whole lot of hilarity, You Are a Badass will silence your inner critic, and help you build a life worthy of the kind of Facebook news feed that others envy. Take a day off from looking for your inner goddess, and spending some time cultivating your outer badass instead." --Bustle.com "I adore Jen's realistic and funny take on all matters of living an awesome life. She has such a gift for writing in a very digestible way that will appeal to everyone. If you're looking for purple unicorns and rainbows you won't find them here, what you will find are practical and easy ways to connect with your inner badass and change your life." --Madisyn Taylor, Co-Founder, DailyOM "Author and success coach Jen Sincero takes the self-help book to another level with her cutthroat humor and in-your-face attitude. ...The 27 thoughtful, well-written chapters are worth it--by the time you finish the book, you will understand the secrets to a life you deserve and how awesome you really are at controlling the outcome of your life. In other words, you'll realize how much of a BAMF you really are!" --Albuquerque's Weekly Alibi "Sincero has probably written the most entertaining self-help book many readers will ever get in their hands on.... Reading this book was like talking to a best friend - the one that will tell you like it is no matter the circumstances and that forces you to think outside the box." --The State Hornet , California State University, Sacramento campus paper "[You Are a Badass] is (and I quote) "the self-help book for people who desperately want to improve their lives, but don't want to get busted doing it." You have permission to upsize your serving of awesome with this funny, fulfilling read. --MindBodyGreen " YOU ARE A BADASS is a phenomenon!" --Liesl Freudenstein, Boulder Book Store, "It's relatable and funny, and it provides the kick in the behind that so many of us need. Jen Sincero comes across as a good friend with the tough love and positive thinking that everyone needs in their life. . . . [An] eye-opening book." -- PopSugar, "Sincero writes in a conversational, witty tone that actually makes self-improvement sound fun. Seriously, we blew through this guy in an afternoon." -- PureWow, "Sincero (Don't Sleep With Your Drummer) brings a fun, feminine verve to now well-tread self-help tropes... The tone is far more feisty than academic, and there's humor on every page, all of which is exactly what her intended audience most needs" --Publishers Weekly online "Author and success coach Jen Sincero takes the self-help book to another level with her cutthroat humor and in-your-face attitude. ...The 27 thoughtful, well-written chapters are worth it--by the time you finish the book, you will understand the secrets to a life you deserve and how awesome you really are at controlling the outcome of your life. In other words, you'll realize how much of a BAMF you really are!" -- Albuquerque's Weekly Alibi, "Jen Sincero may have written the sassiest self-help book of 2013. . . . She's frank, funny, and sometimes outrageous." -- The Los Angeles Times, "As soon as we picked up the New York Times bestseller [ You Are a Badass ], Sincero's honest, funny, and down-to-earth take on tackling life's challenges kept us turning pages." -- StyleCaster, "One of the top-selling books in the self-help genre, You Are a Badass focuses on bringing out your strengths and desires by also calling you out on everything you are doing wrong. This book isn't your cliche motivational book, it's direct and straight to the point." -- The List, New York Times Bestseller "Sincero (Don't Sleep With Your Drummer) brings a fun, feminine verve to now well-tread self-help tropes... The tone is far more feisty than academic, and there's humor on every page, all of which is exactly what her intended audience most needs" --Publishers Weekly online "If touchy-feely self-help tomes make you feel, shall we say, less than inspired, this no-nonsense manifesto to awesomeness might be just what you're looking for. Filled with blunt and sassy advice, do-it-yourself exercises in personal transformation, and a whole lot of hilarity, You Are a Badass will silence your inner critic, and help you build a life worthy of the kind of Facebook news feed that others envy. Take a day off from looking for your inner goddess, and spending some time cultivating your outer badass instead." --Bustle.com "I adore Jen's realistic and funny take on all matters of living an awesome life. She has such a gift for writing in a very digestible way that will appeal to everyone. If you're looking for purple unicorns and rainbows you won't find them here, what you will find are practical and easy ways to connect with your inner badass and change your life." --Madisyn Taylor, Co-Founder, DailyOM, "I've never loved reading, but when I picked this book up, I couldn't put it down. . . . This book inspired me to stop putting up with other people's hate and stop worrying about the things I can't change. It definitely changed my life." -- Self, "Of all the motivational books out there, this is a must-read for those who are into life design." -- LifeHack, "If I could only recommend one book to you, [ You Are a Badass ] would be it. This book will make you feel ready to take on the world and smash your baggage in the process. It's like having a personal pep talk in your hands." -- Forbes, "If you're lacking inspiration, really need a boost, then Sincero does just that with some humour along the way." -- Good Housekeeping