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It's Great to Suck at Something: The Unexpected Joy of Wiping Out and What It Can Teach Us About Patience, Resilience, and the S,Used
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Discover how the freedom of sucking at something can help you build resilience, embrace imperfection, and find joy in the pursuit rather than the goal.What if the secret to resilience and joy is the one thing weve been taught to avoid?When was the last time you tried something new? Something that wont make you more productive, make you more money, or check anything off your todo list? Something youre really, really bad at, but that brought you joy?Odds are, not recently.As a sh*tty surfer and allaroundimperfect human Karen Rinaldi explains in this eyeopening book, we live in a time of aspirational psychoses. We humblebrag about how hard we work and we prioritize productivity over play. Even kids dont play for the sake of playing anymore: theyre building blocks to build the ideal college application. But were all being had. Were told to be the best or nothing at all. Were trapped in an epic and farcical quest for perfection. We judge others on stuff we cant even begin to master, and its all making us more anxious and depressed than ever. Worse, were not improving on what really matters.This book provides the antidote. (Its Great to) Suck at Something reveals that the key to a richer, more fulfilling life is finding something to suck at. Drawing on her personal experience sucking at surfing (a sport shes dedicated nearly two decades of her life to doing without ever coming close to getting good at it) along with philosophy, literature, and the latest science, Rinaldi explores sucking as a lost art we must reclaim for our health and our sanity and helps us find the way to our own riotous suckability. She draws from sources as diverse as Anthony Bourdain and surfing luminary Jaimal Yogis, Thich Nhat Hanh, and JeanPaul Sartre, among many others, and explains the marvelous things that happen to our mammalian brains when we try something new, all to discover what shes learned firsthand: it is great to suck at something. Sucking at something rewires our brain in positive ways, helps us cultivate grit, and inspires us to find joy in the process, without obsessing about the destination. Ultimately, it gives you freedom: the freedom to suck without caring is revelatory.Coupling honest, hilarious storytelling with unexpected insights, (Its Great to) Suck at Something is an invitation to embrace our shortcomings as the very best of who we are and to open ourselves up to adventure, where we may not find what we thought we were looking for, but something way more important.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'It's Great to Suck at Something'? A: The main theme of the book is the idea that embracing imperfection and the freedom of being bad at something can lead to greater resilience, joy, and personal growth.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'It's Great to Suck at Something' is Karen Rinaldi.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book is categorized under 'Happiness' and is a self-help guide focused on personal development and finding joy in the process of learning.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'It's Great to Suck at Something'? A: The book was published on May 7, 2019.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While the book can be appreciated by a wide audience, it is primarily aimed at adults looking to enhance their personal growth and happiness.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: Does the book provide practical advice? A: Yes, the book combines personal anecdotes with philosophical insights to provide practical advice on how to embrace failure and find joy in new experiences.
- Q: What kind of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers who feel pressured by societal expectations, struggle with perfectionism, or seek to cultivate resilience and joy will find this book particularly beneficial.
- Q: Are there any specific activities suggested in the book? A: The book encourages readers to try new activities, especially those they may not excel at, to help them find joy and freedom in the experience of 'sucking' at something.