I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck: An Everyman's Guide to a Meaningful Life

A book I'd recommend every person focusing on a relationship (whether single & ready to mingle or in a relationship) to read in India. Here's an unfortunate truth in India, we don't always learn to romance and nurture romantic relationships from our parents or loved ones. A large part of what we know comes from movies. And at home, the man has to fit the provider role and the woman has to fit nurturer role... and expressions of love (especially if there's any element of physical touch including holding hands or kissing) must be saved for when the lights are out and the couple is safely behind closed doors. But our times have changed... We are not our parents and we don't live in the world they grew up in. Our definitions of love are different but our behaviour isn't aligned with that. Thank you John for writing a simple "how to" book. Yes, a lot of references are very American... But hey we are the generation that grew up on MTV & Beverly Hills 90210... We'll get the references and we are smart enough to translate it for our cultural setting.To all the boys & girls out there's, this book makes for a very interesting flight read when heading on that next trip out. So pick it up and let's change how we date & love each other.

Been listening to John Kim’s podcasts for about a year and a half now and was really looking forward to this book coming out. And now that it is - it’s even better than I expected it to be. Really easy to read and although it is directed at men it is actually relevant to everyone, regardless of their gender. One of my friends reading my copy now and I bought another copy a couple of days ago to be sent to one of my good friends as a present..and I know he will enjoy it as much as I did. Highly recommend. John Kim, thank you!

Introduced to John Kim through his 'The Angry Therapist' podcasts that do exactly what they aim to - create dialogue. It's obvious that John Kim has worked hard to become the man he is today and he shares freely the lessons he believes will allow others to become the best version of themselves. John Kim presents himself with transparency and humour, allowing us to remember our human failings as we work towards improvement. I find myself paying his blended knowledge and wisdom forward in everyday scenarios, and he continues to encourage and inspire me (if only on the page or in the ear) to keep leaning into the resistance on a daily basis. Highly recommend the podcasts, following him on Instagram or reading the book.

Some nice insights, but not much depth

I can totally relate to this book.

Whilst going through a hard time and trying to find myself this gave clarity on the type of man you need to be to live and good fulfilled life. Great read and some great goals to hit