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100 Reasons to Read Hello, Fears by Michelle Poler

15 Reasons Why Purchasing Hello, Fears is Worth Your Time

1. We all have areas where we can step outside our comfort zones and grow.

2. You might be stuck inside your comfort zone in an area of your life and not even realize it.

3. Life is too short to live without purpose.

4. You’re ready to change your life but don’t know where to start.

5. This book is for everyone! The lessons it shares apply to all walks of life.

6. Michelle Poler knows a thing or two about facing fears because she faced 100 of hers in 100 days.

7. Michelle is a phenomenal keynote speaker and has been invited to speak at Google, Netflix, and Facebook, to name a few.

8. Michelle earned a Master’s in Branding from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Hello, Fears strongly represents her brand and showcases her knowledge.

9. Hello, Fears was published by Sourcebooks, North America's largest woman-owned book publisher.

10. Michelle believes in the power of facing fears and becoming who we're meant to be, so much so that she wrote 316 pages on the subject.

11. Michelle worked with an amazing design team to bring her book's visual elements to life, and they nailed it.

12. Hello, Fears includes testimonials from celebrities and real people from the community.

13. A special dedication is included at the beginning of the book.

14. The Table of Contents is visual, original, and unique.

15. Michelle starts the book with an introduction that instantly engages readers and allows readers to connect with her.

5 Reasons to Read Chapter One on Living Fully

16. In Chapter One, Michelle describes seven core fears  often at the root of our biggest hurdles.

17. The correlation between experiences and emotions is described in Chapter One.

18. In Chapter One, Michelle shares her view on types of memories. Her theory emphasizes the value of time.

19. Chapter One encourages readers to consider whether they live life to the fullest.

20. You only have one life to live; don’t you want to make the most of it?

7 Reasons to Read Chapter Two on Bravery

21. In Chapter Two, Michelle teaches readers the difference between fearlessness and bravery.

22. We can all learn to live more brave lives.

23. Chapter Two helps readers identify areas in which they’re fearful, fearless, and brave.

24. Michelle shares practical advice for having positive influences on others.

25. Nuggets of wisdom on leadership fill the pages throughout Chapter Two.

26. We can inspire others, and Michelle tells us how to do so through what she calls “everyday leadership.”

27. Chapter Two details the Hello Fears movement and community.

12 Reasons to Read Chapter Three on Society

28. Chapter Three opens readers’ eyes to the idea of comfort by society’s expectations of us.

29. Chapter Three covers the differences between comfort and happiness. This lesson is important!

30. How to set challenging milestones rather than seeking to fulfill milestones others have set for us is outlined in Chapter Three.

31. Lessons on compromise are sprinkled into Chapter Three.

32. Like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Michelle created her Pyramid of Needs, and it rocks! (See pg. 66) I recommend using this visual to create your pyramid of needs.

33. Michelle teaches readers about universal fears and why these show up in our lives.

34. Michelle teaches readers about cultural fears and how those affect and influence our behavior.

35. Chapter Three also covers the differences between fitting in and belonging. Michelle refers to famous author and researcher, Brené Brown in this section.

36. Chapter Three includes a critical thinking exercise for readers to consider their choices.

37. Michelle describes the sacrifices she made to pursue a more purpose-filled life and tells readers exactly how she made it happen.

38. There are emojis in Chapter Three. Who doesn’t love emojis?

39. Chapter Three includes additional exercises to help readers map out the changes they want to make in their lives.

7 Reasons to Dive into Chapter Four on Authenticity


40. Michelle is an authentic person, and she wrote an entire chapter on authenticity because it is so important to her.

41. Some adorable pictures of young Michelle in Chapter Four highlight her message on being our authentic selves. (See pg. 89 & 90)

42. Michelle shares how she lives unapologetically and differentiates herself that we can learn from and apply to our lives.

43. Chapter Four covers Impostor Syndrome – a syndrome we all sometimes suffer from.

44. The concept of owning your white space described in Chapter Four is practical and realistic advice.

45. One of the exercises in Chapter Four is a Google initiative that has reached 100+ countries. I did the exercise at an in-person workshop recently, and it’s indescribably empowering.

46. Nuggets of wisdom on self-acceptance, self-love, and self-branding fill the pages throughout Chapter Four.

3 Reasons Why You Should Read Chapter Five on Haters


47. Chapter Five highlights a topic we all deal with: haters.

48. Dealing with criticism is part of learning to face fears. Michelle teaches us how to handle criticism in a beneficial way.

49. We judge ourselves. More on internal criticism and its impacts is in Chapter Five.

4 Reasons to Read About Failure in Chapter Six

50. You can create a vision board in Chapter Six. Right inside the book! (See pg. 162)

51. Failure sucks, but not trying at all and wishing you had sucks even more. Learn more about failure and comfort in Chapter Six.

52. Michelle recaps Sigmund Freud’s model of the psyche in a digestible way. (See pg. 169)

53. Failure is part of getting outside our comfort zones, and Michelle teaches readers the importance of failing.

6 Reasons To Read Chapter Seven on Growth

54. Chapter Seven is considered the most crucial chapter of the book. You’ll have to read the book to understand why.

55. Sometimes, we must choose the decision that scares us the most to grow the most.

56. Michelle outlines the six-stage process of facing any fear in Chapter Seven. Write this process down and save it for later!

57. Chapter Seven highlights our nervous systems and the Behavioral Inhibition System compared to the Behavioral Activation System. Understanding these systems and their effect on our behavior will help you understand your motivations for decision-making.

58. Chapter Seven emphasizes growth and includes seven stories of growth that are worth reading.

59. Understanding how others have approached growth in their lives can help you take steps toward growing, too.

7 Reasons to Read Chapter Eight on Asking for What You Want & Deserve

60. In Chapter Eight, Michelle shares how she fearlessly pursued getting accepted to present on stage at a TEDx event.

61. Chapter Eight is all about believing in oneself – a small reminder we could all use.

62. Rejection is tough for everybody, but Michelle focuses on rejection and how to handle it positively.

63. One of my favorite sections of this book lies within Chapter Eight, which highlights that time is the only asset we can never get back. (See pg. 233)

64. Michelle teaches readers how to politely say no to requests and obligations that do not serve them.

65. Assertiveness is a great skill that we should discuss more. Chapter Eight explains why it's okay to be assertive.

66. A conversation about assertiveness at the end of Chapter Eight is beautifully displayed in colorful text bubble graphics.

9 Reasons to Dive into Chapter Nine on Success

67. Michelle shares a secret related to reading books in Chapter Nine. Check it out for yourself. (See pg. 262)

68. Definitions of success worth pondering, as well as space to write your definition of success, are in Chapter Nine.

69. Nuggets of wisdom on success fill the pages throughout Chapter Nine.

70. Michelle breaks down the differences between skills and passions in Chapter Nine. Understanding these differences will help readers get to know themselves better.

71. There’s a life goal exercise in Chapter Nine that everyone should fill out at some point in their lifetime.

72. Understanding feelings of guilt that surface with success will help readers handle the guilt they experience as they start to face their fears.

73. Practical tips for overcoming feelings of guilt related to success are in Chapter Nine.

74. Facing our fears will inevitably come with a certain amount of self-sabotage. Michelle helps readers overcome these limiting beliefs in Chapter Nine.

75. The beautiful relationship between success and courage wraps up Chapter Nine.

7 Reasons to Read Chapter Ten & Plan Your Future

76. Chapter Ten highlights Michelle’s past and family history. Understanding Michelle’s history helps readers understand why they are the way they are.

77. The level of transparency in Chapter Ten speaks wonders about Michelle.

78. Chapter Ten is brutally honest.

79. In Chapter Ten, Michelle shares the eight steps that helped her bloom.

80. The eight steps that helped Michelle bloom will help anyone rewrite their story.

81. Chapter Ten is where readers can begin applying everything they've learned.

82. The final exercise in the book is challenging, and some may even consider the final exercise to be one of their fears. Do the exercise!

3 Reasons to Not Skip Out on the Last Few Pages of the Book

83. The Afterword highlights how special of a changemaker Michelle is. It will make you love her even more!

84. The Acknowledgments is a bonus from a past version of Michelle.

85. There's an adorable About the Author section with a stylish picture of Michelle showcasing her bright personality.

In Case You’re Not Convinced Yet - 15 More Reasons to Read Hello, Fears

86. This book will make you laugh – Michelle is hilarious!

87. Every chapter includes key takeaways and additional activities on the hellofearsbook.com website.

88. You can easily access the additional activities through QR codes. So tech-savvy!

89. Every chapter includes colorful graphics and visual elements to bring Michelle’s advice to life.

90. The colorful graphics and visual elements are perfect for sharing on social media.

91. The book contains multiple maps that are easy to follow and highlight key themes throughout the chapters.

92. The color palette of Hello, Fears is pleasing.

93. Michelle’s husband, Adam, worked with some unbelievably talented individuals to put together this video for Michelle’s book launch.

94. This is not another boring self-help book. This is the book that’s going to help you change your life.

95. Michelle radiates positive energy and is such a bright light we should all aspire to be more like.

96. An amazing community is tied to Hello, Fears; we can encourage and empower one another to live our best lives.

97. You can carry this book and refer to it for inspiration as you navigate your courageous journey.

98. Hello, Fears will look great on your bookshelf.

99. Once you finish reading Hello, Fears and apply what you've learned to your life, you'll want to give this book to everyone you know.

100. You deserve to live your best life. Buy the book.