I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck: An Everyman's Guide to a Meaningful Life

From The Angry Therapist blog founder and podcast host John Kim comes a self-help guide for men looking to find more happiness in their relationships and more purpose in their life.

The Angry Therapist, who has helped thousands of men find more happiness in their relationships and more purpose in their lives, shares his insights with everyone in this powerful guide to modern manhood—covering essential topics, from vulnerability and posturing to workouts and women.

In I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck, Kim delivers the dos and don’ts for stepping up and into manhood, which he defines by transparency and strength of character, not six-pack abs or a corner office. With his signature no-nonsense approach that will make you laugh and think, Kim takes you on a rugged, rough and tumble road trip of personal growth and self-exploration, sharing his wisdom and insights, such as why:

• Being nice is for boys, and being kind is for men
• Scheduling man dates could make you a better friend, lover, and human being
• Peeing in the shower is a sign of a larger problem
• Arguing, judging, and answering, “I dunno” are keeping you from a healthy relationship, a great career, and a happy life

We are not born men. We are born boys. The transition from misery to meaning is an internal process that requires work: reflection, pain, courage, and sometimes, a rebirth. Kim knows because he’s been there. The truth is, men weren’t meant to just pay bills and die. With this book as your guide to emotional intelligence, you will love hard, walk tall, and find a life filled with purpose and passion.

John Kim is a licensed therapist, speaker, and author of the bestsellers I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck and Single on Purpose. He writes for Psychology Today, among many other publications, and has been featured in the New York Post and on Vice, NPR, and Armchair Expert. He lives in Costa Rica, where he is raising a daughter with his partner. He writes books, sends daily texts, and helps his online community of like-minded singles find themselves first―and, of course, he still rides his motorcycle to coffee shops.