Fear Is My Homeboy
How to Slay Doubt, Boss Up, and Succeed on Your Own Terms
by Judi Holler
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Pub Date May 28 2019 | Archive Date May 31 2019
Greenleaf Book Group | Greenleaf Book Group Press
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Description
If you love empowering non-fiction books like "You are a Badass" by Jen Sincero, "Girl Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis, or "5-Second Rule" by Mel Robbins you'll love Fear Is My Homeboy.
In Fear Is My Homeboy, author Judi Holler has a message: It’s time to stop letting fear boss you around so you can start leveling up personally and professionally. This is a book for people who believe that they deserve more. Holler focuses on helping the reader shut down self-doubt so they can start taking action. After reading this book Judi promises that you will get braver, bolder, and more confident in your natural-born badassery.
Inspired by her improv theatre background at The Second City Training Center’s Conservatory in Chicago and building off her decade of speaking, sales, and marketing experience, in addition to her current role as a business owner, Holler’s book is your own personal life coach and cheerleader. In it she shares valuable, actionable advice on how to accept—and even embrace—fear, so readers can start to live more balanced, successful, and fulfilling lives. Holler’s mission: to stop fear from stealing your opportunities so you can start connecting in powerful and profitable ways.
If you enjoyed the book then you'll love Judi's weekly Podcast: The FearBoss Show! You can listen in and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify to keep the fear party going!
Advance Praise
"Fear can be your best friend, and this book will be too. Judi's advice is relevant, relatable, and—most importantly—actionable!"
–Mel Robbins, author of the International Bestseller 5-Second Rule
"Judi combines her passions for improv, personal branding, and encouragement to create one of the most light-hearted manifestos ever written about embracing fear and building confidence. If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself, experienced impostor syndrome, or frozen in the moment (and let’s face it, who hasn’t?) this book is for you."
–Josh Miles, Host of Obsessed With Design, and author of Bold Brand 2.0: How to Leverage Brand Strategy to Reposition, Differentiate, and Market Your Professional Services Firm
“Fear is My Homeboy is a fun, motivating, and inspiring read! Judi Holler does an amazing job of empowering readers to face their fears in order to succeed. If you’re feeling stuck in business or life, this is the book for you.”
–Pat Obuchowski, Founder of inVisionaria, author of Gutsy Women Win
"As the majority of regrets in life revolve completely around fear, Judi has made a tremendous impact using the ideas in this book to teach our sales teams on how to push through their fear so they can perform at a higher level. Fear Is My Homeboy is not just a title of her book, but the code on how she lives her life and inspires others. This book can such an important part of each person's personal journey!"
–Michael Dominguez, Chief Sales Officer, MGM Resorts International
"Trained in improvisation–the least scripted and thus most intimidating of theatrical forms–Judi Holler helps readers take the everyday phobias that normally poison personal and professional performance and instead turn them into motivating forces for achieving results."
–James H. Gilmore, author of The Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a Stage and Look: A Practical Guide for Improving Your Observational Skills
"Public speaking... starting a new job… getting married or starting a new relationship... All of these are real fears and significant hurdles in many of our lives. Fear Is My Homeboy attacks the issue of FEAR head-on and helps the reader understand that fear can be your friend and one of the great motivators in your life, if used the right way. Judi captures the essence of fear and how to lean into it making this book a must read for the business veteran and early career professional alike."
–David Peckinpaugh, President, Maritz Global Events
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781626346260 |
| PRICE | $22.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Dora Archie O, Reviewer
Like most self help books, this one starts out with what's key and that's acknowledging that to see the change, you've got to take charge.
It's what I'd call a light read and something you can pick up and build upon as you read along, which makes it a great companion in facing and overcoming your fear.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
Bookedup G, Reviewer
Loved this book. It’s not out for a while so posting initial feedback here, will update nearer the time with full review and blog links. Really enjoyed it though!
Darya Y, Reviewer
Are you lost? Are you fearful of taking risks? If you don't take risks the likelihood is that you will be missing out on the most exciting part of your life. Is there any way out? Yes, read this book and get inspired, understand that your are unique, let that fear in your life because it will only make you stronger!
Diane S, Reviewer
I absolutely love this book.
Judi gives us ways and strategies to friends with fear, and her guidance is written in a funny, accessible and very readable way. I’m sure her advice will form a go-to resource for a some time to come; I’m planning to work my way through all of the chapters and I’m excited about what I can achieve on the way.
Buy this book, sit down with a cup of coffee and your favourite highlighter pen then prepare to make plans that will change your life.
Reviewer 550239
This was a lighthearted and fun self help book about facing fear in a different way. It was a quick and easy read and I liked the author's style.
Lens and L, Reviewer
This book is for anyone that needs a good talking to about their life. It is basically like a good friend sitting down over coffee with you giving you a pep talk. Very easy to read and well worth your time.
Reviewer 508855
A GREAT read on how to turn your fear into a powerful asset. Her chapters were so insightful and she is so inspirational. A MUST read for all boss babes.
Leann H, Reviewer
What a fun and creative read! Judi Holler does a great job with making fear your friend and breaking down barriers to taking action. It's a shame-free book filled with examples and stories. It's a quick read in a breezy, conversational style. Any book that tries to explain that fear doesn't mean you're helpless is something I want to read, and I enjoyed the prose even more than I had hoped. She takes on many of the misconceptions we have about standing in our own power and our desire for the world to never scare us but without making the reader feel inadequate.
If you have a hard time believing in yourself and you've been knocked down by life, go grab this book to help pull yourself back up!
A great book to pick up if you're feeling down and out if you want to feel like a brave version of yourself!
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