The universe is made of energy, and we need to learn how to align ourselves more with this energy. When you start uncovering these, you’re able to begin rewriting some of these stories and beliefs into thought processes that serve you and the life you want to live better. It’s the reason we likely have issues with money or relationships or self-esteem, because there are some subconscious beliefs stored about these things, formed over the years (money = greed, relationships = unhappiness, etc.).

This information forms the basis of our thoughts and belief patterns. Unfortunately, as well, it receives much of our information when we’re little kids and begins forming beliefs before the conscious part of our brain is even fully developed. Our subconscious takes in information from those surrounding us through smiles and frowns, what people say, etc. Our subconscious mind is non-analytical it’s about feelings and instincts and believes everything because it has no filter.

Our conscious mind is that which we’re generally aware of: it’s the active part which is always running, spinning from thought to thought throughout the day. Part one of the book discusses how we got to be the way we are now, mainly by discussing our conscious and subconscious minds. I’ve captured my key tips and takeaways from the book below, and hope they’re a helpful resource for you if you’re looking to up-level your life and reclaim some power. And, if these takeaways do inspire you, I’d definitely recommend reading the book in its entirety. Self-help books can sometimes seem a little cheesy or a little woo woo, and this book definitely is those things, but Sincero’s recognition of this right from the beginning of the book is refreshing, as is her witty attitude throughout. This is a short read, and honestly in the short number of pages does justice to the above description. From amazon, “You Are a Badass will help you: identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want, blast past your fears so you can take big exciting risks, figure out how to make some damn money already, learn to love yourself and others, set big goals and reach them - it will basically show you how to create a life you totally love, and how to create it NOW.”

You re a badass