Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life

Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life was immediately hailed as "not your average self-help book" and demanded attention and praise right out of the gate. It is now considered one of the icons of the personal development movement. Now, Larry Winget is back with his signature caustic, no-nonsense, hilarious style, which earned him the titles "Pitbull of Personal Development®" and "World's Only Irritational Speaker®." Winget's "get off your butt and go to work" approach to self-improvement boils success down to a simple formula: Everything in your life gets better when you get better.

• Get tangible advice from one of the world's most successful speakers and the author of five bestselling books and television personality.
• Learn the keys to turning your life, money and business around.
• Stop making excuses, stop blaming others and take responsibility for your life and your results

The brutal advice he offers has changed the lives of millions of people and increased sales for countless businesses. In this Second Edition of Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life, Winget takes the same principles and expands the lessons with brand new examples, stories, and added wisdom. It may sound ruthless, but your life is your own fault and if you shut up, stop whining, and take action you can create a better life.

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xv

About the Author xvii

Introduction xix

Chapter One. Shut Up! 1

Chapter Two. Stop Whining! 9

Chapter Three. Get a Life! 19

Chapter Four. Live by Design, Not by Default 29

Chapter Five. Slaughtering the Sacred Self-Help Cows 47

Chapter Six. The Enjoyment Factor 69

Chapter Seven. Your Beliefs Determine Your Results 77

Chapter Eight. Fitness, Fatness, and More 85

Chapter Nine. Everyone Screws Up 99

Chapter Ten. Get Smarter 105

Chapter Eleven. Money Rules! 113

Chapter Twelve. Relationships—Friendship, Marriage, and Other Calamities 135

Chapter Thirteen. Kids Are a Pain in the Butt 167

Chapter Fourteen. Sex: Gotta Love It 177

Chapter Fifteen. Criticism Happens 181

Chapter Sixteen. Sometimes Work Is Just Plain Work 193

Chapter Seventeen. You Are Out of Time 205

Chapter Eighteen. Change—Get Used to It 211

Chapter Nineteen. Hot Topics 215

Chapter Twenty. What’s Really Important? 231

Chapter Twenty-One. Hard Lessons to Learn 235

Chapter Twenty-Two. The Test for Success 239

Chapter Twenty-Three. A Final Thought 243

"Inspirational and to the point, this book is a 10 out of 10." (Spirit & Destiny, July 2011) LARRY WINGET, also known as "The Pitbull of Personal Development®," is a television personality and one of the top speaking professionals in the country today. He is the author of five bestselling books with in-your-face titles like It's Called Work for a Reason!; You're Broke Because You Want to Be; People Are Idiots and I Can Prove It!; and Your Kids Are Your Own Fault. Larry teaches universal principles that work for anyone, in any business, at any time, and does it through simple examples and actionable ideas. For more information, please visit www.larrywinget.com. This book won't make you feel better about yourself. And that's a good thing.

If you're hoping to change your life with a bunch of feel-good mantras, then this book isn't for you. But if you're ready to get off your butt and really change your life, then Larry Winget is your man. Winget's tough-love approach boils success down to a simple formula: your life is your own damn fault, and if you shut up, stop whining, and take action, your life will get better.

Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life gives you the keys to turning your life, money, and business around. Larry's brutal advice has changed the lives of millions of people around the world. This Second Edition expands the previous lessons with brand-new examples, stories, and added wisdom, and his humorous approach is funnier than ever!

"If you're ready to stop your whining, strap on your belt, and get to work, then this is the book for you. Larry wants to see you succeed, and he's not afraid to rub some reality in your face to help you do it!"—Jim Bouchard, author ofThink Like a Black Belt

"I love Larry's dish on life: a healthy approach to setting you straight!"—Marzia Prince, professional fitness model

"Filled with straight talk and straight answers, Larry's honest approach is a brutally refreshing retreat from all of the esoteric blather that the so-called gurus preach." —Tommy Zarzecki, Publisher, PlanetZMan.com