Saidlaziz To'lqinov's Key Ideas from You Are a Badass
by Jen Sincero

The book argues that younger people tend to be more intuitive. What they lack in experience, they make up for in instincts and confidence.

• However, something happens to a person the older they get and the more times they get knocked down by life.

Sincero’s You Are A Badass observes that one’s time is limited, so it is important to make the best of it.

• Each day offers you an opportunity to find value, and if you’re not taking advantage of that, then you have changes to make.

When trying to enact meaningful change and find your inner badass, it is important to stay hyper-focused on action.

• If there is a huge project you’re unsure of how to approach, take some time to break it down into actionable steps.

Uncover the “how” of the process.

Procrastination is the devil’s tool, if you believe in such entities. It allows you to delay what needs done now and wastes precious time you’ll never get back. Worse, it manages to do so without you realizing it. Sometimes it can even convince you genuine wastes of time are necessary parts of the work. Essentially you fool yourself into thinking you’re working when you are not doing anything at all.

Rejection, the book argues, is part of every journey, but quitting should never be an option. Just allow your failures to lead you toward thoughtful changes and responsible pivots.

• And remember: to reach any goal, it helps to surround yourself with people, who have similar passions. By understanding this, you can give yourself permission to live your dreams.