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The Dissident's Guide To Self-Help: How Embracing Depression, Anxiety and Anger Can Transform Your Life (For The Better)
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ISBN10: 1719953627
ISBN13: 9781719953627
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 29 2018
Pages: 430
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781719953627
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 29 2018
Pages: 430
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Not your Guru's Self Help Book.
So you've read in spirituality, you've read into self-help, you've looked into how to become successful.
Still, something is missing, and maybe deep down - you still have unfulfilled desires.
Maybe you've tried your best to 'get rid' of your depression, your anxiety, your anger. You feel guilty for it. You feel selfish for it. It's wrong. others may say. Well, for one. They're wrong.
Two, Screw'm. This wise and witty book details out at parts the life of the author, John, and how he overcame his 400lb super-morbid obesity, a lifetime of immense suicidal depression, severe antisociality and what insights he's learned in his near decade of growing in self-development.
Such as:
- Most people in self-help wear plastic smiles and repeat the same stories as every other self-help teach - all the while repressing a dark, shadow side that needs to be embraced, not avoided.
- Depression and Anxiety can actually be good things, no matter what most self-help says.
- Anger and negativity can be lifechanging and lead you to a life of immense freedom and success.
- Often, self-centeredness isn't because people are egotistical and selfish. The actual reason may change how you see 'selfish' people, forever.
- It's entirely possible to live a life of immense bliss, happiness, giving and spirituality AND live the good life of affluence, materialism, travel, and success. They're not mutually exclusive. This book explains how.
- The Office and Parks and Rec are the greatest gifts to mankind, right next to Katt Dennings and Jason Mamoa. Author Interview:
Q: So John, why made you decide to write this book?
A: For one, I wanted to tell egregious jokes. Secondly, I had read countless books on self-help and rarely do I come across books that Tell it like it is. I've also read over a hundred books on business and success and rarely do I see these books touch on the philosophical sides of the psyche. I wanted to write a book that amalgamates both. Q: You say most self-help books don't tell it like it is. What do you mean?
A: Many self-help teachers don't have the gall to tell things like it is. To talk in depth about the tragic and sh*tty parts of life. To talk about anger, depression, anxiety, beyond saying to 'just let them go'. That in fact, sometimes they could be signs you're actually growing! So many avoid touchy subjects, and as a result, they all seemingly follow the same formula. Smile. Wear a robe. Talk softly. Talk about vibrations and meditation. Isolate from negativity.
I still like punk rock and Netflix too much to BS with all that. I felt I was repressing my true self under this facade of peace. I still had deep yearnings for other things in life. Nor am I the only one. I meet many others that say something similar. Much self-help is like a beautiful dream, a place to escape before you return to the drudgery of reality. I instead want to help others turn their reality into their beautiful dream. But that means embracing the intense negativity it may come with. Once it's dealt with, THEN comes immense peace. Q: What's your credentials?
A: I watched a bunch of YouTube videos and read books, isn't that enough to teach self-development now? I've also overcome extreme addictions, severe social anxiety, suicide attempts, sadistic bullying, hellishly negative mindsets. I then became a bodybuilder after losing 150lbs and a public speaker soon after. I've dedicated myself to writing and teaching on all aspects of self-development, physically, mentally & spiritually. Q: Do you consider yourself a self-help coach then?
A: Of sorts, I still enjoy drinks, cigars and video games. I'm a real person, fallible. Yet I also love the journey of personal growth and helping others that suffered like I did. I want to show them that it's very possible your nightmares could be your dreams in disguise.
Such as:
- Most people in self-help wear plastic smiles and repeat the same stories as every other self-help teach - all the while repressing a dark, shadow side that needs to be embraced, not avoided.
- Depression and Anxiety can actually be good things, no matter what most self-help says.
- Anger and negativity can be lifechanging and lead you to a life of immense freedom and success.
- Often, self-centeredness isn't because people are egotistical and selfish. The actual reason may change how you see 'selfish' people, forever.
- It's entirely possible to live a life of immense bliss, happiness, giving and spirituality AND live the good life of affluence, materialism, travel, and success. They're not mutually exclusive. This book explains how.
- The Office and Parks and Rec are the greatest gifts to mankind, right next to Katt Dennings and Jason Mamoa. Author Interview:
Q: So John, why made you decide to write this book?
A: For one, I wanted to tell egregious jokes. Secondly, I had read countless books on self-help and rarely do I come across books that Tell it like it is. I've also read over a hundred books on business and success and rarely do I see these books touch on the philosophical sides of the psyche. I wanted to write a book that amalgamates both. Q: You say most self-help books don't tell it like it is. What do you mean?
A: Many self-help teachers don't have the gall to tell things like it is. To talk in depth about the tragic and sh*tty parts of life. To talk about anger, depression, anxiety, beyond saying to 'just let them go'. That in fact, sometimes they could be signs you're actually growing! So many avoid touchy subjects, and as a result, they all seemingly follow the same formula. Smile. Wear a robe. Talk softly. Talk about vibrations and meditation. Isolate from negativity.
I still like punk rock and Netflix too much to BS with all that. I felt I was repressing my true self under this facade of peace. I still had deep yearnings for other things in life. Nor am I the only one. I meet many others that say something similar. Much self-help is like a beautiful dream, a place to escape before you return to the drudgery of reality. I instead want to help others turn their reality into their beautiful dream. But that means embracing the intense negativity it may come with. Once it's dealt with, THEN comes immense peace. Q: What's your credentials?
A: I watched a bunch of YouTube videos and read books, isn't that enough to teach self-development now? I've also overcome extreme addictions, severe social anxiety, suicide attempts, sadistic bullying, hellishly negative mindsets. I then became a bodybuilder after losing 150lbs and a public speaker soon after. I've dedicated myself to writing and teaching on all aspects of self-development, physically, mentally & spiritually. Q: Do you consider yourself a self-help coach then?
A: Of sorts, I still enjoy drinks, cigars and video games. I'm a real person, fallible. Yet I also love the journey of personal growth and helping others that suffered like I did. I want to show them that it's very possible your nightmares could be your dreams in disguise.
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