The Shit They Don't Teach You in School: A Field Guide to Growth

By Justin Kornmann

Face adversity with a stronger emotional foundation and a resilient mindset using the tools in this heartfelt, straightforward, four-part guide to personal transformation.

THE SH T THEY DON'T TEACH YOU IN SCHOOL is split up into four parts (ACCEPT, LEARN, ACT, THE WHY), sprinkled with inspirational quotes from luminaries like Thich Nhat Hanh, Bren Brown, Gabor Mat , and Jay Shetty, and bookended with an actionable tip at the end of every chapter.

You will learn to:

Become comfortable with the uncomfortableSpeak your truth kindlyEnjoy being wrongLearn from those who came before youAppreciate the power of presenceAnd so much more

As a film writer and producer, Justin Kornmann has seen and experienced the heights of career success, and the lows of unshakeable anxiety and depression. In this quick, accessible read, he distills real-life experiences and failures into indispensable lessons that have not only changed his perspective, but transformed his entire life.

Kornmann's book is a powerful bite-sized dip into deep wisdom for facing and getting through adversity across traditions and cultures. Readers can revisit it again and again, and find something new to grow from every time.

"An unorthodox, but compelling self-help guide on the glaring gaps in conventional education. Justin Kornmann draws on real-life experience...There are actionable tips at the end of each chapter that can further help the reader to deal with life more deliberately...his candor is rather refreshing. This could be a good parting gift for young adults who are going out on their own for the first time."

--Mardene, Book Reviewer

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CQTRTTRR
• ISBN13: 9798218299736
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Amor Fati Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"