How to be F*cking Awesome: Sticking a finger up to the law of attraction and a thumb up to action

Finally got around to reading Dan Meredith's book after seeing it recommended in several of my entrepreneur groups. This isn't your typical, dry business manual that puts you to sleep by the third page. Instead, it offers a no-holds-barred view of success that is incredibly motivating and surprisingly refreshing for the modern age. Truth is, most business books are far too polite to actually change your behavior. Meredith provides clear, no-fluff directions that help you stop overthinking and start executing on your ideas immediately. I particularly enjoyed the sections on building a network by being authentically interested in other people's lives. If you want a brutally honest book on success that feels like a conversation with a mentor at a pub, this is it. It’s packed full of real-world business tips that you can implement the second you put the book down.

This book is like a direct punch to the gut for anyone who has been procrastinating on their career goals lately. The chapter on the 'dentist appointment' concept was a total game-changer for my daily productivity. It’s the simple idea that you wouldn’t miss a health appointment, so why do you skip your dedicated sales time? In my experience, this kind of no-nonsense advice is exactly what most struggling freelancers need to hear. The writing style is fast-paced and raw, which makes it an extremely easy read to get through in one or two sittings. While the swearing might put some people off, it adds to the authentic vibe of the whole message. Not gonna lie, I felt ten times more capable of crushing my targets after finishing the final chapter.

If you need a massive kick up the backside to stop overthinking and start making moves, buy this book immediately. I received this as a gift and ended up devouring the entire thing in a single three-hour sitting. The author’s approach to success is refreshingly honest and lacks the sugary coating you find in most mainstream development books. I loved the focus on removing the 'crap' from your life that isn't serving your higher goals or your business. Frankly, the advice on building a system to get things done is worth the price of admission alone. It’s an enjoyable read that gets you thinking about your own potential without all the law of attraction nonsense. This is a must-read for any aspiring entrepreneur who wants the truth without the fluff.

As someone who usually hates self-help fluff, I found this surprisingly grounded and useful for my current business venture. Look, the author claims he wrote this in a week, and you can definitely feel that frantic energy in the prose. Some might call it lazy, but I think it fits the 'just do it' ethos he’s trying to sell. The strategies for building an online business through marketing were particularly sharp and well-explained. I also appreciated his take on dealing with haters, noting that judgments often contain a small grain of truth we should examine. To be fair, some of the advice is stuff you naturally learn as you get older, but having it all in one place is helpful. It’s a solid 4-star read that gave me the kick up the rear end I needed.

After hearing a lot of mixed things, I was happy to find some genuine gems tucked between the expletives and the bravado. The experiment where he asked friends for anonymous, brutal feedback was fascinating and inspired me to look at my own flaws more objectively. We all have a tendency to hide our 'weird' selves, but this book encourages you to be authentic because people can smell a fake a mile away. Personally, I found the productivity tips to be the highlight of the entire experience. The advice is actionable and doesn't require a PhD to understand or implement in your daily routine. Even if you don't agree with his 'fuckin' A, dude' attitude, the core business principles are surprisingly sound. It’s a fun, helpful read for anyone feeling stuck in their current career path.

Not what I expected from a top-rated business book, but it certainly wasn't boring or repetitive like many others in the genre. The 'dentist appointment' rule for scheduling business development has already helped me increase my weekly output significantly. In reality, most of us know what we need to do, we just need someone to tell us to stop being lazy and do it. Meredith’s tone is aggressive and casual, which kept me engaged even when the advice felt a little bit basic. I particularly liked the section about how haters are inevitable when you start doing your own thing. It’s a very honest look at what it takes to actually succeed in the real world today. While it’s a short read, it’s packed with enough real-world tips to make it a worthwhile investment for your library.

Picked this up because I wanted something different from the usual corporate leadership books I read for work. What I found was a brutally honest, profanity-laced guide that actually prioritizes taking action over theoretical dreaming. The author’s emphasis on being your authentic, weird self really struck a chord with me in an era of curated social media personas. To be fair, some of the insights are things you’ve heard before, but they are presented with such energy that they feel new again. The sections on networking and understanding what makes other people tick were especially useful for my own sales role. It’s an enjoyable, fast-paced book that provides a much-needed reality check for anyone feeling stagnant. Definitely a helpful resource for those who prefer their advice straight-up and without any unnecessary polish.

Meredith's writing style is definitely an acquired taste, feeling more like a loud, unfiltered social media feed than a traditional book. To be honest, a lot of what is presented here as 'unconventional' felt like common sense once I actually sat down to think about it. You learn that you should be selfish with your time and take care of yourself first as you grow older anyway. That being said, I did find the sections on networking and being legitimately interested in others quite valuable. The book is very easy to read and contains some decent insights, even if it blends together with other self-help titles. It didn't totally blow my mind, but it served as a good reminder to stop worrying about what others think. It’s a reasonable 3-star effort that offers a few giggles along the way.

Wait, did he really write this in a week? Because it definitely feels like it was rushed through the editing process without much thought for structure. Despite the lazy feel of the prose, there is some decent advice here regarding personal success and strategies to build a business. I found the concept of surrounding yourself with like-minded people to be a bit cliché, but his take on it was practical. Gotta say, the constant swearing feels a bit forced at times, as if he’s trying to maintain a 'tough guy' persona for the audience. However, the book does provide clear directions on how to handle sales and marketing without overcomplicating the process. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are enough hidden gems to justify a quick read if you have Kindle Unlimited.

Ever wonder what a pickup artist forum would look like if it were rebranded as a business development guide? That is the exact vibe I got from this book, and frankly, I found it more than a bit disappointing. Meredith comes across as trying way too hard to be the reader's chum with all the 'lolz' and constant swearing. It reads more like a collection of hastily thrown-together blog posts than a coherent, professional book. I read halfway, skimmed the rest to see if it improved, and eventually just moved on to something with more substance. While there are one or two useful pieces of advice about taking action, it mostly feels like a giant ego trip. It’s very braggadocio in a way that didn't resonate with me at all. Definitely not worth the full price of an ebook in my opinion.