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ob_ledbetter's review against another edition
5.0
I first read this book around age 20 in college, second-guessing every creative urge in my body. It held up to a re-reading. I love this book. It doesnât wax poetic but also doesnât make creativity a mere act of production. I love that he writes about sculpting the same way he writes about burger flipping. There are no right answers, only monkeys to overcome.
An excellent, illuminated read.
An excellent, illuminated read.
tamrasmith's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mmeggann's review against another edition
5.0
I have a voice inside my head. You have a voice inside your head. That voice is what tells we are capable of achieving so many incredible things. It tells us what we should do in difficult situations. And sometimes, unfortunately, it tells us that we arenât good enough.
Which is exactly why Danny Gregory began to refer to the voice inside his head as his Monkey in his new book, SHUT YOUR MONKEY.
Donât get freaked out by the idea that thereâs possibly maybe a monkey taking up residence in your head. Obviously itâs not a real monkey (although that would be pretty awesome if you ask me.)
Iâve read a lot of âself helpâ books that are so boring. But âShut Your Monkeyâ is NOTHING like those. In fact, I actually would catch myself smiling or awkwardly giggling while I was readingâŚwhich actually makes learning fun! Itâs well written, totally relatable with itâs guest anecdotes, and it really puts out a message that empowers you to give everything your all rather than listen to that Monkey in your brain thatâs getting in your way.
If youâre someone who struggles with that voice in your heading telling you that youâre not good enough, this is the perfect book for you. Not just because it tells you how to combat those invasive negative thoughts, but because throughout the entire book you can just tell that the author understands what youâre going through. We are told that everyone experiences such things, and yet they can often make us feel so alone. I found that this book did an absolutely wonderful job of being both informative and understanding in itâs message.
What did I think?: Although this book was sent to me for review purposes, itâs totally one that I would have picked up in a bookstore on my own. Just looking at the cover, you can tell this is going to be a fun book, and it totally is. Itâs easy to read, not terribly long, and itâs one of those that you can read in two minute chunks or in an entire sitting. Not to mention, now you can tell your friends you have a monkey in your head and have an entire book to back up your claims!
Who should read it?: This is another one of those books where I feel like Iâm being too vague, but I really think everyone should read. I honestly wish I could have come across it earlier because itâs just that helpful in helping us, as the reader, to understand that we are not alone in the way we are feeling.
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Which is exactly why Danny Gregory began to refer to the voice inside his head as his Monkey in his new book, SHUT YOUR MONKEY.
Donât get freaked out by the idea that thereâs possibly maybe a monkey taking up residence in your head. Obviously itâs not a real monkey (although that would be pretty awesome if you ask me.)
Iâve read a lot of âself helpâ books that are so boring. But âShut Your Monkeyâ is NOTHING like those. In fact, I actually would catch myself smiling or awkwardly giggling while I was readingâŚwhich actually makes learning fun! Itâs well written, totally relatable with itâs guest anecdotes, and it really puts out a message that empowers you to give everything your all rather than listen to that Monkey in your brain thatâs getting in your way.
If youâre someone who struggles with that voice in your heading telling you that youâre not good enough, this is the perfect book for you. Not just because it tells you how to combat those invasive negative thoughts, but because throughout the entire book you can just tell that the author understands what youâre going through. We are told that everyone experiences such things, and yet they can often make us feel so alone. I found that this book did an absolutely wonderful job of being both informative and understanding in itâs message.
What did I think?: Although this book was sent to me for review purposes, itâs totally one that I would have picked up in a bookstore on my own. Just looking at the cover, you can tell this is going to be a fun book, and it totally is. Itâs easy to read, not terribly long, and itâs one of those that you can read in two minute chunks or in an entire sitting. Not to mention, now you can tell your friends you have a monkey in your head and have an entire book to back up your claims!
Who should read it?: This is another one of those books where I feel like Iâm being too vague, but I really think everyone should read. I honestly wish I could have come across it earlier because itâs just that helpful in helping us, as the reader, to understand that we are not alone in the way we are feeling.
*I was provided with a copy of this book in order to conduct this honest review.*
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jenlouden's review
4.0
I just love Danny Gregory and this book is one every creative would love. It normalizes that voice in our heads that say we suck and makes you feel less insane. Keep in on your desk!
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