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Wise as F*ck

Simple Truths to Guide You Through the Sh*tstorms in Life
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Wise as F*ck by Gary John Bishop offers practical advice and insights into living a fulfilling life. The book focuses on personal growth, encouraging readers to embrace their inner strength and wisdom. With a straightforward and often humorous tone, the author shares strategies to overcome obstacles and challenges, empowering individuals to live authentically and purposefully.
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If you're seeking straightforward wisdom with a no-nonsense approach, this self-help book offers insights into leading a more authentic and fulfilling life. Combining raw honesty with practical advice, it's perfect for those looking to overcome personal challenges and embrace life with a positive and resilient mindset.

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Compelling and straight-shooting wisdom for coping with whatever challenges life throws at us from the New York Times bestselling author of Unfu*k Yourself.

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When facts, figures, knowledge and everything you think you know is turned on its head, where do you turn to? How does one cope? Gary has taught thousands of people how to unfck themselves, and now he's going to show how to get wise as fck – so we can sail through the sh*tstorms of life. His answer to this is wisdom.

Gary believes that in order to live a powerful, meaningful existence that carries you beyond adversity, you need something that lives outside of your everyday responses: a voice that's independent, reliable and brings you back to a settled place. Wisdom helps get your sht together through the shtstorms. It will provide you with pause, perspective, and actionable insight aside from the rollercoaster of feelings brought about by unexpected circumstances.

Wise as F*ck is the essential lifejacket to ensure you sail to the shore across the morass of waves. The show must and always does go on, whether you're ready or not. After reading and engaging with Gary's latest lessons, you will be better equipped to face anything and rise up once more.

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Wise as Fck* by Gary John Bishop has received praise for its straightforward and unapologetic approach to self-help. Many reviewers appreciate the author's no-nonsense style and practical advice, noting that it offers insightful wisdom for personal growth. Some readers find the book motivating and empowering, making it a valuable addition to their self-improvement journey.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529348057

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Yellow Kite

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Born and raised in Glasgow, Gary John Bishop moved to the US in 1997. This opened up his pathway to the world of personal development, specifically to ontology and phenomenology in which he was rigorously trained for a number of years before becoming a senior programme director with one of the world's leading personal development companies. His lifelong commitment to shifting people's ability to exert real change in their lives drives him each and every day. He has a no-frills approach that has brought him an ever increasing following, drawn to the simplicity and real-world use of his work. He lives in Florida with his wife and three sons.

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