Firstly huge thanks to the publisher for my ARC I am grateful. I loved this book so much ,I cracked up , nodded my head,fist bumped myself and did the experiments and this was the best book with homework that I loved. If I am being honest I would cry a tad bit because I feel checked but key takeaways from the book was that not everyone will like me ,change is not easy if we being honest (it's scary), tell your story and I really don't want to be Miss Overshare so get this book.

Advanced Copy Received from NetGalley for my honest review. Harlan Cohen's Win or Learn is a succinct, easily digestible self-help book for those needing inspiration to go after they want and not get shut down by failing or the fear of it. While much of what is in this book appears to be common sense, it's nice to heat someone else say it and explain why. My biggest takeaway is the reminder of the Universal Rejection Truth and the three types of rejections. I think there were some missed opportunities to go into greater detail and include more research, but I realize that would change the quick and easy nature of this book. Win or Learn worked really well for what it was--quick self-help strategies and simple truths that are easy to re-reference when needed and spark aha! moments that inspire you to change. I look forward to reading other books in the Ignite Series--and love the idea of self-help that's digestible in an hour.

Summary
We've all hesitated to put ourselves out there in the pursuit of our dreams due to the fear of rejection and the resulting hit to the self-esteem. Instead of curling up in a ball or settling for mediocrity, Harlan Cohen suggests we practice taking more risks in order to learn, improve, and realize that rejection isn't the end of the world. Win or Learn details a 5-step plan for going after what you want, in spite of the fear of rejection or failure. Cohen's process involves mindset shifts, changes in behavior, and even examining the people and places that surround you. Ultimately, we will all experience rejection; there's no way to get around it. But unless we learn to push past the fear, we'll miss out on the chance to reach our full potential.

What Worked
This was an easy (and fairly quick) read with good pacing. The tone was informal, and there were quite a few example stories, which helped to keep my interest and drive each point home. I appreciated the action points at the end of each chapter to help take the book from theory to practice. I believe I could write these "Experiment" steps from all the chapters on one page, and it would facilitate remembering the key points from the book and practicing the recommended actions. I also had a huge "aha" moment with the 5 questions to ask people living the life you want to live.

What Could Be Improved
I noticed a few things that seemed like they could have been left out. For instance, at one point in chapter 3 (otherwise my favorite chapter) the stories felt a little too personal and bitter, like perhaps the author's wound hasn't quite healed. Additionally, there was a small box on "Random Acts of Kindness" that, although heartwarming, didn't seem to fit with the surrounding content.

Overall, Win or Learn has some new and effective ideas that I feel confident I can successfully implement in my life. I believe it was worth the read.

I liked the experiments the author included, as ways to get more used to being uncomfortable and facing rejection. However, the tone of the book just didn't vibe with me. I didn't really feel like I learned anything new. It's not a groundbreaking book, but it could be helpful for people who need concrete steps to take to help them open up to the world more.

This nonfiction focuses on basic concept that forms part of all self help books. It tells how failures are also opportunities to learn and grow.
It is a simple book with simple writing and explanation. Probably it is for little ternagers and youth.
It's simplicity is its strength too. You don't want complicated stuff. It also highlights how author sees himself. As a regular, normal guy who fails easily buts keeps trying.
A good book especially for young kids to learn how to embrace failures and removing taboo around them.

I admit I haven't read the whole book. Having flicked through it I understand the desire to use pictures but the book would be fine without them.

However, the chapter on the universal Rejection Truth was excellent and life-changing if you mull it over. Maybe the rest of the book has some equally good truths but I don't feel inclined to read it.

Thank you to both NetGalley and Sourcebooks/Simple Truths for giving me a copy of Harlan Cohen’s self-help book, Win or Learn.

Let me preface this review by saying I do not normally read self-help books, nor did I intentionally request this one. I read an email I received from NetGalley too quickly that informed the receiver they only had a certain amount of time to snatch up a copy. Given the urgency of the matter and the fact that I had recently added Harlan COBEN’s new title, Win, to my “to read” shelf on Goodreads, I excitedly clicked on it.

That being said, Harlan COHEN’s self-help book was decent. I could do without the photos interspersed between sections, but otherwise it was succinct and to the point. For anyone who requires exercises or a template to work off of when practicing self-improvement, this novel does just that and seems to be for beginners who are not familiar with the genre or the topics that the author discusses.

Win or Learn is for anyone, in any age group, seeking motivation to reach any goal. It provides basic steps for how to change your thinking and deal with the fear of rejection. The author reinforces this statement by constantly reiterating who this book applies to and how to use it.

Why only three stars? I felt it was overly simplistic at times; as if I were reading surface-level adages, as opposed to concrete advice. I also think the author should have included less about his own experience and made it more of an in-depth research project. I understand that the author was probably trying to connect with readers or maybe even use this work as his own catharsis, but some of it was too flimsy; propped up by advice found on Instagram.

Again, I do not normally read this genre and I did not follow through with the exercises at the end of each chapter. An active reader will probably get more use out of this book, so take my review with a grain of salt; especially, if you are just starting out with the self-improvement genre. Sometimes, a positive story is all it takes.

Highly recommended. The introduction was a mess. It was in need of a proofreader but beside that - great! A fast and easy read with a simple theme - try. Try even if you fail and fail three more times, because with each try you get one step closer to understanding how you failed and one step closer getting what you want. Mr. Cohen gives an easy read with example stories and exercises to succeed. You actually get the feeling he wants you to try and succeed. And he warns you, it will hurt. Failing and/ or rejection hurts, but you have to ask yourself, are you willing to be hurt if you know, one day, you’ll get what you want?

Reading this book is worth the risk! Harlan Cohen shares his secret to living a full life in this concise and easy-to-read book. He is endlessly optimistic yet I could not help but go along with him. His steps are simple to follow, alliterative (so, easy to remember) and are shared with warmth and humour. He also taps into Growth Mindset concepts with relatable stories from his own life and others he has connected with, and I am hoping to try his way of thinking with the children and adults in my life. He is just a human who has found the secret to creating his own meaningful life and wants to share it with the rest of us, in the hopes that it works for us too! I am looking forward to reading it again and again....

This was a super, fast read and especially helpful for someone that may feel stuck in this world and needs some incentive to move forward. The book addresses issues of risk taking, overcoming rejection, and talks about how to get what you want with examples. The book is especially helpful for students and those entering careers with personal examples. It includes a short list of other books that are recommended. This book isn't for everybody but focused on those that are geared towards having a better working environment.