BREAKDOWN FOR EACH MEETING:
OCT - PART ONE - “In Which We Learn Various Theories About How to Be Good People from the Three Main Schools of Western Moral Philosophy That Have Emerged over the Last 2,400 Years, Plus a Bunch of Other Cool Stuff, All in Like Eighty Pages”
NOV - PART TWO - “In Which We Take Everything We’ve Learned, and We Start Asking Some Tougher Questions, and We Use the Stuff We’ve Learned to Try to Answer Them, and We Also Learn a Bunch More Cool Stuff”
DEC - PART THREE - “In Which Things Get Really Tough, but We Power Through and Complete Our Journeys, Becoming Perfectly Virtuous and Flourishing Deontologically Pure Happiness-Generating Super-People, and Also There’s a Chapter With Some Cursing in It, but It’s for a Good Reason
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Michael Schur's "How to Be Perfect" is a fun and thought-provoking guide to ditching self-doubt and living a life that's both awesome and ethical. Here's a breakdown of the key takeaways to help you become your most badass self:
1. Silence the Gremlins: We all have that voice in our head whispering "you're not good enough." This book equips you to identify and shut down that negative self-talk. Imagine facing your fears and insecurities with a sassy eye roll and a confident "move over, gremlins!"
2. Self-Love is Your Superpower: You can't be a hero if you secretly think you're a villain. "How to Be Perfect" emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and self-compassion. It's about treating yourself with the same kindness and respect you offer your loved ones.
3. The Universe is Like a Cosmic ATM (with Unlimited Funds): Stop thinking there's not enough to go around. The book encourages you to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Believe that you deserve good things, and the universe will conspire to help you get them.
4. Embrace the Epic Fails: Nobody is born knowing how to do everything. This book celebrates the beginner's journey. See your mistakes as stepping stones, not roadblocks. Each "epic fail" is a learning experience that gets you closer to your goals.
5. Gratitude is Your Secret Weapon: Saying "thanks" for the good stuff isn't just polite; it's powerful. "How to Be Perfect" shows you how cultivating an attitude of gratitude attracts even more good things into your life. Imagine being a magnet for awesomeness!
6. Forgive and Forget (or at Least Forgive): Holding onto grudges is like carrying a heavy backpack. Forgiveness is a gift to yourself. It allows you to let go of negativity and move forward with a lighter heart.
7. Your Brain is Like a Hackable Computer: Your thoughts control your world. This book shows you how to reprogram your brain with positive beliefs and empowering self-talk. Imagine rewiring your brain to broadcast a constant stream of "I can do this!" messages.
8. Stop Hitting Snooze on Your Dreams: Procrastination is the dream crusher. This book equips you with tools and strategies to overcome that "later" monster and take action towards your goals. It's about hitting the "snooze off" button on procrastination and hitting the ground running towards your dreams!
9. Tiny Changes, Big Results: You don't need a complete life overhaul. This book emphasizes the power of small, sustainable changes. Identify habits that hold you back and swap them for ones that propel you forward. Tiny tweaks can lead to major transformations.
10. Be a Badass for Yourself and Everyone Else: Living a good life isn't just about you. When you feel good, you radiate positive energy that impacts those around you. This book encourages you to use your badassery to make the world a better place.
From the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,500 years of deep thinking from around the world. Read by the author, this one-of-a-kind audio production features guest appearances by members of the cast of The Good Place.
Most people think of themselves as “good", but it’s not always easy to determine what’s “good” or “bad” - especially in a world filled with complicated choices and pitfalls and booby traps and bad advice. Fortunately, many smart philosophers have been pondering this conundrum for millennia, and they have guidance for us. With bright wit and deep insight, How to Be Perfect explains concepts like deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism, ubuntu, and more, so we can sound cool at parties and become better people.
Schur starts off with easy ethical questions like “Should I punch my friend in the face for no reason?” (No.) and works his way up to the most complex moral issues we all face. Such as: Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people? How much money should I give to charity? Why bother being good at all when there are no consequences for being bad? And much more. By the time the book is done, we’ll know exactly how to act in every conceivable situation, so as to produce a verifiably maximal amount of moral good. We will be perfect, and all our friends will be jealous. Okay, not quite. Instead, we’ll gain fresh, funny, inspiring wisdom on the toughest issues we face every day. -Goodreads