Joining the ranks of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, You Are a Badass, and F*ck Feelings is this refreshing, BS-free self-empowerment guide that offers an honest, no-nonsense, tough-love approach to help you move past self-imposed limitations.

Are you tired of feeling f*cked up? If you are, Gary John Bishop has the answer. In this straightforward handbook, he gives you the tools and advice you need to demolish the slag weighing you down and become the truly unf*cked version of yourself. "Wake up to the miracle you are," he directs. "Here's what you've forgotten: You're a f*cking miracle of being." It isn't other people that are standing in your way; it isn't even your circumstances that are blocking your ability to thrive. It's yourself and the negative self-talk you keep telling yourself.

In Unf*ck Yourself, Bishop leads you through a series of seven assertions:

I am willing
I am wired to win
I got this
I embrace the uncertainty
I am not my thoughts; I am what I do
I am relentless
I expect nothing and accept everything

Lead the life you were meant to have - Unf*ck Yourself.

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Listening Length	3 hours and 24 minutes
Author	Gary John Bishop
Narrator	Gary John Bishop
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Audible.com Release Date	August 01, 2017
Publisher	HarperAudio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B0731QJ482
Best Sellers Rank	#57 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #5 in Happiness Self-Help #9 in Personal Success #9 in Success Self-Help

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jordan c

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2018

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I bought this book because I was going through a tough time and I wanted to read something to help get me out of the funk I was in. This book is really helpful in explaining why you’re your own worst enemy and how to get out of your head. It really does help make you feel better and gives great advice on how to improve your life by controlling your thoughts. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone who needs help getting through tough times or to anyone who needs motivation to live a more fulfilled life. Even if you’re perfectly ok - this book can help push you to be a better you.

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cami flaget

I'm finally awake after 3 year nap

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2016

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I am realizing just how much I took myself out of the game of life after our youngest daughter passed away about 3 years ago. She was almost 6 years old and I was 33. At 36 years young I felt one and a half decades older than my body. With the help of Gary's words, I realize that I am my hero and, ultimately, this is really good news for me. I was so busy waiting for things to get better that I wasn't in action about living a happy life despite the fact that my youngest is no longer physically in it. Certainly, I will always miss her, but I can experience joy, peace, passion, and excitement as well. I feel compelled to drive forward with a velocity that inspires me. I started singing again (in the car, around the house, even at my office)...I hadn't noticed that it was gone for 3 years until it showed up again. Many thanks for the opportunity this book gives me to take the bull by the horns and to be responsible for my present and future. I am so relieved! Seriously, that sounds so weird. Who would have thought that me being responsible would leave me feeling relief? ha! It's so true though. I feel like I am finally awake after an extended nap. Thanks for the wake up call, Gary John Bishop.

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Christian

A Muddy Intro to Many Ideas

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018

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I am going to dare to be critical whilst still awarding a 3-star review. In summary, this is a great introduction to an assortment of philosophical ideals: some that have been around since the ancient Greeks and some being developed in the modern age: existentialism, stoicism, epistemology, ontology, etc. For those not versed in philosophy, many of these ideas may be new and interesting. Unfortunately, Gary doesn't reference some of these philosophies for your further reading but this is understandable as his focus is on coaching you to overcome yourself not to be a literary scholar. For little more than ~$10 and a few hours of reading, give it a shot and see if you learn something. As much as I am going to be critical, the book has its utility and will be useful to some of its readers, so who am I to tell you not to read it? You should read everything and challenge it--the pursuit of knowledge means to never stop engaging in the dialogue.

One of my biggest gripes with this text is that Gary seems to contradict himself throughout it and complicates his overall message. He is adamant that this is not another self-help book that focuses on positive thinking; however, it is one of the first concepts he introduces. In sum, he teaches that assertive language affects emotions, feelings, and ultimately decision making and that one should engage in healthy inner dialogue. He also later bashes the quote, "Change your thoughts, change your life," calling it bullsh*t. Where he is attempting to go with this is to say that actions speak louder than words and no matter what you think, unless you take action, your life will not change.

Okay, this is fine but he took a six-word quote and said it was invalid over the course of ~200 pages. The problem is that he views ideas singularly and criticizes them in isolation; however, if you took any one of his chapters singularly, it would contradict his overall philosophy. For instance, positive self-talk is useless without his later instructions on asserting and acting on them. Overall, I think the overt criticism of other ideas throughout the text followed up with very similar approaches hurt the message Gary was trying to send to his readers. You may find yourself confused or frustrated without having a deeper understanding of some of the philosophies on which Gary touches. In the end, Gary pulls it together but it may take a while to see the differences he is attempting to portray--the book could have been more concise and focused.

Another gripe would be that on page 21 he tells you that if you are easily offended not to read his book and to give it away immediately. The very next page he claims, "I have designed this book to be as accessible and useful to as many people as possible." Really, is anyone proof-reading this thing? Look, if you're going to be a self-help coach how can you tell the people who may need to hear your words the most, to shove off? This move was very Nietzsche-esque in that he believed he was a writer for everyone and yet no one at the same time. But Nietzsche was writing critical philosophy and engaging his own ideas--he wasn't writing it for them and that's why he didn't care if anyone read what he wrote. Gary, is writing for the people who he believes need help--that is his profession. So why scare away people who need the help?

TLDR: This book is a bit all over the place but does come together in a way that you will be able to understand by the end. If you are not well versed in philosophy and psychology, give it a go as it won't cost you an arm and a leg or too much of your time. Gary, I think you're doing good work but would encourage you to collaborate with some colleagues on condensing your thesis. I would also advise you to encourage your readers/clients while staying true to your no-bullsh*t approach as these do not have to be mutually exclusive.

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JSD

Don't buy this book

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2018

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The order of this book is the reason why I disabled the "buy it now" option on my Amazon account. A local book club was reading it, and I had no idea what it was about but the title and cover were intriguing. I looked at the description and intended to add it to my cart to consider it later but I must have hit "buy it now" instead. It shows up a few days later and while surprised at the unintended purchase, I read a lot of different kinds of books and was willing to give it a try. But not for a few weeks... Which is how I am stuck owning this book and not returning it 5 minutes after opening it.

I guarantee- 5 minutes is all you'll need. Read the introduction- a cheerleader-style embracing of your self-improvement self (cue the first over done analogy of a hamster on a wheel in the very first sentence, after the dedication citing a down on one's luck rise from nothing). Flip through the first few pages of each chapter, skimming as you go and noting the catch phrases in XXL font. By the end, you'll just be skimming these catch phrases and chapter headings. And then you'll feel disappointed and kind of gross for wasting 5 minutes doing that. And sad and lame for being the guy who got conned buying this book in the first place.

This book isn't just a paint-by-numbers self help book- it's a caricature of that style of literature. It's an SNL skit about how to motivate yourself by positive self talk and accepting nothing less than what you deserve. It's a guy who wrote a book in a few days using a formula for what appeals to a particular demographic and then adding filler pages of giant font screaming the same trite phrases already covered by the chapters. Seriously, you could just read the chapter headings and page-sized font and get the whole message.

The best thing about this book is the cover, which is expertly designed to look radical and edgy. And which disguises the purely inane "hang in there" kitten poster kind of fluff that I suspect will actually make people feel worse for having read it (positive reviews are baffling, and concerning at a core level). Don't make this guy the next positive-thinking, bullshit author, DIY your life guru by buying in. There are other books (really, pretty much any other book) on the subject worth your time, money, and fluff tolerance. The book (and author) may not be a scam; maybe it is all well intentioned fluff to motivate the masses. And if it actually does- excellent. But it looks an emotional Ponzi scheme wrapped in the newest shiny cover.

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Rebecca

🎶Last night a bishop saved my life🎶

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2020

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This book is a really good easy read. I found myself feeling as though I wasnt living in the reality of life anymore, I felt like everyone else around me was in another dimension and I was just exsisiting trying to get buy every single day in my own little bubble; I was aware things needed to change, and change soon.
As a single mother of two young daughters I need to be the best possible to show them how to grow and be successful strong women; therefore needed to practice what I preached. I searched on the internet and 'UNFUCK YOURSELF' court my eye.
Since the book was delivered I havent out it down - it really captured my attention and got me thinking like nothing ever before, during and since reading Gary Bishops book I have been a regular at the local GYM using the gym and pool daily, havent had a drink or even a cigarette, and have been motivated in all areas of my life.
Morning now feel like a breeze; those small tasks before getting the kiddies to school no longer feel like long detestable chores, house work has become enjoyable! Yeah you heard ENJOYABLE! and I am currently rewriting my CV and covering letter to go out there and find myself a ew job to get saving for that holiday, wherever it may be.
I just want to say a massive THANKYOU to Gary Bishop for giving me a massive kick up my self dwelling ass and teaching me how to get out of my glorious thoughts and on to the actual reality I now call life :)
Now off to my first pole dancing lesson!

74 people found this helpful

Sylvana La Selva

An opinion piece with no scientific support

Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2018

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I bought this book because I’ve been looking for something less preachy than a self-help book to kickstart some real practical ways to “get out of your head and into your life”, and I just don’t think this is the book for that. Much like a startling number of self-help books this appears to be some guy’s personal take on ‘happiness is a choice’ (seriously, I just saved you all the trouble of reading the book). He uses phrases along the lines of ‘a lot of research supports this’ or ‘science has been proving this repeatedly’ but has zero sources. At no point are studies, credible researchers on the topic, or other works cited (other than using an abundance of motivational quotes). Ultimately it’s just one guy’s opinion piece, which is not my bag. I also didn’t find it particularly tough love, as the title would lead you to believe. Overall just not really worth the time for me.

155 people found this helpful

Caroline Dernoncourt

Amazing and inspirational book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2018

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I did not know the author at all, ive read Tim Robbins, Jim Rohn... And frankly I picked this book for the title. I needed something to kick me! Procrastination and listening to my thoughts was not productive and when being self-employed it does not get you anywhere. Absolutely loved reading every single page, till the end. The book has given me again the strength and understanding of what I needed to do to be. I recommend this book to anyone

59 people found this helpful

Nelson F.

Simplistic - nobody is an island

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2018

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You can do it, you're amazing, everything is in your power etc etc etc anyone could write such a yuppie book and the results would be close to nothing. It's not very real and it's all a bit wishful thinking.

38 people found this helpful

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Disapointed.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2019

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Disappointed. Read some of the reviews and thought I’d give it a go. Not much substance in the book and little that resonated. 206 pages of text that is formatted to bulk the book up...could have been half the size if formatted normally. Didn’t find it helpful.

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