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The Success Experiment

Flex Mami's formula to knowing what you really want and how to get it
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In The Success Experiment, Lillian Ahenkan challenges conventional ideas of success by advocating for personalised goal-setting based on true fulfilment rather than ease or societal expectations. Drawing from her own journey from a two-time university dropout to the influential media personality FlexMami, she presents a unique formula for success that combines self-knowledge with societal insight. This book encourages readers to ‘hack’ themselves by recognising and leveraging what they can change, forging a path to living a life aligned with their genuine desires.
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This title is ideal for readers interested in self-help and personal development, particularly those seeking practical, relatable strategies to define and achieve personal success beyond traditional models.

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How would our lives change if we set our goals based on what would actually fulfil us, instead of what feels easy or achievable?

Lillian Ahenkan’s hypothesis: anyone can create a unique formula for their own personal success. The one-size-fits-all approach to ‘your best life’ is outdated – you can do better.

You don’t have to be exceptional (or even the exception) to be successful. You just need to learn the algorithm.

Through her own success experiment, Lillian transformed herself from a two-time uni drop-out stuck in a career that paid in burnout, into highly sought-after media personality FlexMami. And here she shows that her experience hasn’t been a fluke.

Instead of focusing on what you can’t change, spend your time hacking what you can – yourself. This formula combines what you know about yourself with what you know about society. The result? Getting what you really want.

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'A desperately needed, delightfully digestible handbook on living a successful and fulfilling life' praises Sarah Davidson, highlighting Flex's thought-provoking and personable style. Mary Hoang calls it a 'clever, empowering and no-bullshit guide' full of grit and honesty. Emma Isaacs notes the book's energising impact, stating it 'packs a millennial-sized punch' and inspires new perspectives on life and work.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780648987482

Publisher: Pantera Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pantera Press

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 727g

Pages: 364

About the Author

Ghanaian-Australian Lillian Ahenkan (aka Flex Mami) is a multidisciplinary millennial making waves in the Australian entertainment industry. She’s a DJ, MTV presenter, Build Series Sydney TV Presenter and has also lent her hosting skills to the likes of Vodafone, Pedestrian TV, VICE, MECCA, Samsung and Bumble. In addition to this, she’s a Social Commentator, Media Influencer, and Podcaster on Bobo and Flex, Overshare with Mamamia, Whatever I Want and the Spotify exclusive (and commissioned) Flex’s Semi Factual History Lesson.

Soon-to-be-author, The Success Experiment is Lillian’s first book. Passionate about bringing conversations surrounding taboo topics, pop culture, sexual liberation, critical thinking, identity, intersectionality and mental health to mainstream environments, Lillian is the CEO and Founder of conversation card game ReFlex (www.flexfactory.store), which does just that. Her aim is to ensure everyone has the necessary tools and agency required to glow up and be their best self. Whatever that looks like for them and in whatever way that’s possible in this economy. She’s been featured in Vogue, i-D, Stylist, Elle, Grazia, Pedestrian TV, Daily Mail, Man Repeller in addition to being a finalist for Cosmopolitan’s Beauty Influencer of the Year 2018 and the winner of E Online’s People’s Choice Award for Influencer of The Year 2020.

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