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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 stuff that really matters, Karen Rinaldi

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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 stuff that really matters, Karen Rinaldi

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-238)

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contains biographical information

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illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

(It's great to) suck at something

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1099179869

Responsibility statement

Karen Rinaldi

Sub title

the unexpected joy of wiping out and what it can teach us about patience, resilience, and the stuff that really matters

Summary

When was the last time you tried something new? Or something you're really, really bad at, but that brought you joy? We're told to be the best or nothing at all. Rinaldi reveals that the key to a richer, more fulfilling life is finding something to suck at. 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. We may not find what we thought we were looking for, but something way more important. -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

My first wave: an invitation to suck -- My pura vida wave: chasing a dream and the demons away -- My worst wave: tearing myself another one -- My best wave: surfing through chemo or whatever shit may come your way -- My God wave: the power of belief -- Rocco's scary wave: taking it on the head -- Mind surfing: watching the waves from shore

Target audience

adult

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Suck at somethingIt is great to suck at something

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