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The Sh!t They Don't Teach You in School
A Field Guide to Growth
Written by someone who still fails at his own material sometimes — a heartfelt, unfiltered, four-part guide to actually doing the work, instead of just talking about it.
As a film writer and producer in Hollywood, Justin Kornmann has seen the heights of career success and the lows of unshakeable anxiety and depression. This is the field guide he wishes someone had handed him — real failures turned into tools that changed how he actually lives, not just how he talks about living.
The Sh!t They Don't Teach You in School is split into four parts (Accept, Learn, Act, The Why), opens each chapter with a quote from thinkers like Thich Nhat Hanh and Brené Brown, points you toward further reading from Gabor Maté and Jay Shetty, and ends every chapter with an actual tip you can use before you turn the page.
You will learn to:
- 01Become comfortable with the uncomfortable
- 02Speak your truth kindly
- 03Enjoy being wrong
- 04Learn from those who came before you
- 05Appreciate the power of presence
“Full of AMAZING advice and the best part? It's given in an approachable way, not from some ‘better than you guru’ — but from a version of you that you can relate to.”
— Keely
“I love the way the author spills his own blunders, breaks down outdated man-rules, and hands you practical tips for when things get bumpy.”
— Dantzler
“The author's witty and humorous approach to personal development makes it feel like you're chatting with a good friend. But don't let the humor fool you; behind the jokes lies some seriously valuable advice.”
— Brandon
“This book is the rawest form of life, offering insights that hit home on every page.”
— N. Nolen
“No BS. Straight to the point, no need to ‘read between the lines.’”
— Jimbo
“I really liked the idea of a ‘Field Guide’ as opposed to regular self-help books that you read once and then never really look back on. A much more utilitarian approach.”
— Kyle