How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time
How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time book cover

How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time

Hardcover – June 28, 2022

Price
$17.69
Format
Hardcover
Pages
320
Publisher
Dey Street Books
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0063221949
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.98 x 8.25 inches
Weight
1.47 pounds

Description

"Kutcher has a conversational style, and she’s not afraid to honestly share her own dark, critical moments. She encourages us to feel at home in our bodies, to explore the world,xa0to build meaningful relationships, and to have fun. We all have a gift to share, says Kutcher, and she pushes readers to take those small first steps toward making that possible." — Booklist (starred review) “ How Are You, Really? is a soulful, charming guide to crafting a life based on the true, unique beauty of who you are. Between these pages you’ll find questions you never thought to ask yourself so you get the answers your soul has been craving.”xa0 — Kate Northrup, bestselling author of Do Less “So often we are programmed to keep going and going... and going. But what if that thing we’re going after doesn’t feel right anymore or feels different than before? I love how Jenna questions ALL of those feelings in this book and challenges us to be present and figure out what is right for us…right now.'xa0 — Joy Cho, Founder and Creative Director of Oh Joy! "If you’re burnt out on hustle culture and tired of second-guessing your intuition, How Are You Really ? is a must-read. Jenna Kutcher will help you redefine success and reshape your life, on your terms." — Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything is Figureoutable "In How Are You, Really?, Jenna Kutcher walks us through what it means to live a life that doesn’t just look good, but feels good, in all the places. This book is an absolute gift, one that is profoundly necessary in our world right now." — Tiffany Aliche, New York Times bestselling author of Get Good With Money "How Are You, Really? is the perfect read for every person who has ever felt stuck between where she is and where she wants to be. In short? Everyone I know." — Maria Menounos, New York Times bestselling author and Host of “Better Together With Maria Menounos” "This is one of those books that you find yourself saying, nah that’s not me, but then you can’t stop reading because it is so uncomfortably you to a tee. Jenna tells it like it is and cuts to the chase all while inspiring that fire inside each of us. I immediately wanted to go reinvent myself and do a life inventory after reading this gem.xa0What an absolute gift Jenna is to the world. Do not skip this treasure." — Alli Webb, Drybar Founder, New York Times bestselling author "If you’re one of the millions of people who’ve listened to Jenna’s podcasts or you follow her online, you already know that she’s the dauntless friend of anyone hoping to deepen their joy and realize their dreams. This book is a version of Jenna you can hold in your hands: frank, kind, funny, and inspiring, full of personal stories and hard-earned wisdom. How Are You, Really? is an energizing read for anyone trying to make their dreams come true." — Martha Beck, PhD, New York Times bestselling author and life coach "A transformational page-turner. If you're looking to create the perfect life recipe that feels right, Jenna has done it. This book is smart, relatable, and will tell you exactly HOW to create a life you love." — Mel Robbins, Leading Motivational Speaker and New York Times bestselling author of The High Five Habit "How Are You, Really? guides us all to ask the hard questions like, “What do I want?” and “How can I enjoy this more? Am I even enjoying it at all?” With every page, Jenna Kutcher leads you to your own answer as you unlock the keys to a good life. One that you’ll love, you’ll trust, and you’ll want to share." — Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital "How Are You, Really? is a road map for choosing a path on your own terms. Jenna Kutcher teaches us to turn to our intuition and answer the questions that matter most: our own." — Barbara Corcoran, Founder of The Corcoran Group and Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank "Jenna Kutcher captures your heart and mind through her own personal experiences and resilience. Allow Jenna to show you her relatable approach to helping all women succeed." — Candice Kumai, bestselling author of Kintsugi Wellness and host of the Wabi Sabi Podcast. "Grab your glass of wine, your favorite cup of tea or whatever makes your soul happy and dive deep into this beautiful reflection of personal and professional nuggets from Jenna Kutcher that will keep you warmer than that tea ever could. Jenna has a way of writing that brings her in the room next you, slides up a chair and chats like the girlfriend you need in that moment. How Are You Really? is honest, touching and guiding in all the right ways. This is not the pick yourself up by the bootstraps kind of read, this is the hand in the fog that you can barely see but trust to grab and know that it’ll help you find the light again." — Arielle Estoria, Poet, Author, Actor "How Are You, Really? is your personal guide to cut straight through the noise, distraction, and busyness around you, and start living your life with intention, courage and purpose! It’s your permission slip to reflect, refocus and reshape your destiny!" — Jamie Kern Lima, New York Times bestselling author, Believe IT & Founder, IT Cosmetics "Empowering, insightful, thought-provoking! How Are You, Really? is a beautiful balance of stories, guidance and grounding that gives you the courage to pave your own way, define your own success and wake up to the life you were meant to live." — "Jenna Kutcher is a breath of fresh air, reminding us that self-help really does start with self!" — Kaitlyn Bristowe ,TV Host &xa0Entrepreneur "Kutcher has a conversational style, and she’s not afraid to honestly share her own dark, critical moments. She encourages us to feel at home in our bodies, to explore the world, to build meaningful relationships, and to have fun…This upbeat book is sure to be popular." — Booklist (starred review) Jenna Kutcher is a born-and-raised Minnesota wife, mother, and entrepreneur who aims for two things daily: helping others wake up to life and staying in comfy pants. Creator and host of the top-rated The Goal Digger podcast, she’s helped thousands redefine success and chase bold dreams through her decade-long work as a leading online educator. Want to know how she’s really doing? Follow her latest at www.jennakutcher.com.

Features & Highlights

  • AN INSTANT
  • NEW YORK TIMES
  • BESTSELLER
  • "The perfect read for every person who has ever felt stuck between where she is and where she wants to be. In short? Everyone I know." — Maria Menounos,
  • New York Times
  • bestselling author
  • The truth is, we lie. We lie to ourselves about how we’re really feeling and what we really want. Not anymore.
  • In
  • How Are You, Really?
  • , Jenna Kutcher teaches how to harness your power to take control of your life. You deserve more – and deep down, you know it. If, when you get really honest with yourself, you discover that you want more out of your life: more joy, more passion, more fulfillment, and more peace? This book is for you.
  • In today’s chaotic world, sometimes you might wake up and not feel like yourself anymore, and you don’t even know how you are… REALLY. You’re trying to balance it all: your family, your work, and your goals, but your emotions are all over the place and you don’t feel as confident and happy as you thought you would.
  • This book is a guide to reframing your entire life and finally finding your own sense of joy and fulfillment in a world telling you who to be. It’s about understanding what’s going on in your head and finding your way back to a life that is truly your own.
  • Your expert guide is Jenna Kutcher, who started from working a day job at Target to building an empire while living in a small town in Minnesota as a mom. In her inspirational debut book, she shares how she struggled with these same issues to find her identity and balance in launching a business, raising a family, and, eventually, starting her popular podcast The Goal Digger.
  • Join the millions of people who count on Jenna’s life and business advice every week because of her authentic example and deep understanding of how women think and strive to achieve their dreams. It’s time to ask yourself the question you’ve been avoiding: How are you,
  • really?
  • It’s time to find your answer, and start living.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Love this!

This book is a life changer, at least it is for me. In a world that's so caught up comparison and "hustle harder" success, Jenna's book shows you a better way... a way that allows you to reconnect with who you really are and what you really want so that you can create an authentic life that gives you true fulfillment! I just went back and purchased additional copies for my daughters and a few friends.
34 people found this helpful
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Inspiring and motivational, but also doable!

Yes yes YAAAAS 🙌🏼 Jenna is so inspiring and relatable in all she does, so it was no surprise that her book serves the same vibes. There are so many golden nuggets of actual things we as normal, every day people can do to learn how to quiet the noise and check in with how things (Life. Work. Friendships. All the things) FEEL. And not how we just think they should feel, or what everyone else wants us to feel. But how we really, truly are feeling in our bodies with the paths we choose and how that can help lead us to what will truly fill our hearts.

There are new ways of looking at life and our opportunities, which were enlightening and inspirational. There are also other things that we’ve heard from the “experts” before, but Jenna has a great way of breaking them down into real, applicable tips and food for thought that don’t seem overwhelm or too out there.

I’m so excited to share this book with my friends and to bring so many of the practices I’ve found here into my life!
24 people found this helpful
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Life transition? This book is perfect for you!

Perfect book post-maternity leave! To be clear: this is not a book all about pregnancy, work, or the journey of motherhood. It IS, however, a book that touches on these things and so much more. I'm currently emerging from the post-baby haze (first time mama!) and this book is everything I needed and more.
23 people found this helpful
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A valuable addition to your bookshelf

Reading Jenna’s book felt like having a heart-to-heart with your best friend at a coffee shop or at a bonfire. I was impressed with each of the 3 sections of the book, and the last section was my favorite! So many books in this genre provide action steps to achieve your goals or live your best life, but the steps Jenna describes really resonated more than others I’ve read. This is a book I will re-read many times. Highly recommend!!
23 people found this helpful
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Fun inspiring conversation with a good friend

This book was hard to put down as each chapter felt like sitting down having a conversation with a good friend. Jenna has a gift of storytelling and asking the meaningful questions that cause you to pause and reflect, to look more closely at how you are… really!
21 people found this helpful
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More of the same

Jenna‘s book brings nothing new to the genre. The book seems to be part memoir - part recap of her Goaldigger podcast. I expected it to be a further dive into the topics that are covered on that show however it seemed to just recap them. The book could’ve been cut down substantially if she took out her weird analogies that were nothing but fluff. Maybe to your every day reader this was insightful but anyone who has picked up a book in the last 10 years of this category it’s all been said before.

The book gives off the “if you have a problem and it’s a problem that money can fix, you really don’t have a problem” - vibe.

Also - I like how she refers to her friend as “Rachel” not wanting to tie herself to the dumpster fire of Rachel Hollis.
20 people found this helpful
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Inspiring and motivational, a must read! Loved it!

As a working mama of little kiddos, Jenna has been someone I’ve loved following in recent years. I was so excited to hear she wrote a book, and I can tell you, not only did it not disappoint- it was even better than I could have imagined. I absolutely devoured it- every chapter will leave you inspired and motivated to create, visualize and go after your dreams. She writes in a way the feels like she’s your best friend right there talking to you, it’s the best book I’ve read in a long time!!
19 people found this helpful
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The most important book on my entrepreneur bookshelf

A profound curation of thoughts from a seasoned female entrepreneur. Full of big thought shifts, powerful stories, careful curiosity, and a seven-figure earning but down-to-earth perspective - one you need no matter which season you’re wading through.

If you sell anything at all, if you’re paying the price of burnout, if you’re at odds with your current status in life… this book should be on your must-read list. The author’s carefully thought out-questions are puzzling… I can’t believe I never thought of my decision-making this way.

I’ve journaled every morning for at least five years now (my entire entrepreneurial journey), but never thought to ask myself the questions this book nudges you to ask yourself. Questions that lead to resolving action and a quiet confidence in stepping out, rather than going through the motions & hoping the currency you chose to value was the winning choice. If you make time for even one read this year, make this book it.
19 people found this helpful
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I expected more…

As an avid Goal Digger Podcast listener, I was expecting this book to deliver the goods! I preordered and anxiously awaited arrival.

I kept reading and waiting for things to get better, but they never did. I expected to learn something or discover something with this book, but I felt like I was reading a memoir of Jenna. I also felt like there was entirely too much “fluff” from chapter to chapter.

It’s not a bad book, I guess I just expected something more or different as compared to what is typically delivered from the author.
15 people found this helpful
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Not that helpful of a book.

I returned this book because if is basically her talking about or generalizing about her life. Her fertility struggles (I've miscarried a baby as well as have millions of women--not that odd to have happened). I think that this is more of a therapy book for her. I do not truly understand all the 4 & 5 Star reviews- it is not that good of a book. Another reviewer reported on the writing and I would have to agree with them. I would get it from a library 1st to see if you like it or will learn anything from it. I ordered it in as I have caught her at many Tony Robbins events and thought she may have grown, but it was the same as what she had talked about at those events. I expected more. I wanted more. This is not a self help book. She is not a life coach in any way shape or form, nor does she claim to be, but it feels like she is trying to create herself a little nook here in the market. If you truly want to learn from the best you Go to the Best, and then you rip that apart and figure out where they learned it from. If you really want to learn: Robbins (both Tony & Mel), Proctor, Maxwell, Burchard, Rohn, Neville, Helmstetter, Dyer, Stone & etc. There are so many other books out there that you can actually learn a lot from and implement it into your life. I suggest you try one of those instead if you actually want to live a better life and do better. Cheers!
14 people found this helpful