Single on Purpose
Redefine Everything. Find Yourself First.
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John Kim
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The author of I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck, The Angry Therapist, now teaches you how to prioritize your relationship with yourself and live a more meaningful life, whether you’re alone, dating, or with a partner.
There’s more to life than loving someone. But being single can feel like a death sentence. Why does being alone equal being lonely? And why do we stop working on ourselves when we’re in a relationship?
After a painful divorce, “The Angry Therapist” John Kim realized he had never truly been on his own. He went on a journey to rebuild his relationship with himself, going from alone and disconnected to alone and fulfilled. Kim has gone on to help thousands of clients find their own unique way to break free of expectations and finally live their truth.
With Single on Purpose, Kim takes his signature no-BS “self-help in a shot glass” approach as he shares his own singlehood story and shows listeners how to own their shit, break their patterns, and find a grounded sense of self.
Spending time to cultivate your relationship with yourself shouldn’t be something you only do when you hit rock bottom, go through a major loss, or have a quarter-life crisis. All of us, at some point, need to be single - on purpose.
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- Samantha Balatti
- 2022-12-14
Intuitive
This book lends the reader a new perspective on loving yourself first. Wether you are single or in a relationship, I believe this book is a must read. Many of us especially in long term monogamous relationships forget the value in ourselves. Jon has written an incredible guide to improving your own self worth.
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- Johana
- 2021-01-18
LOVE IT!!
Thanks John Kim for such a great book!! I really enjoyed every single part. English is my second language and this book was easy to understand. I definitely loved your mantras and I finally could understand myself better!
You provided all the answers that I was looking for so thank you, thank you, thank you!
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- Markus B.
- 2022-01-23
Very well written and very personable
I loved how personable the entire book felt.
Perspectives and experiences were all very detailed and allowed me to think of ways that the topics from this book could help me in my journey.
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- Carrie MacKay
- 2023-02-16
Loved it
I love the style of this book it’s raw it’s real there’s no bullshit. John Kim reads it himself which I really like. It kept my interest the entire time which I find very difficult to do with most books - so this worked really well for me. I love how positive it is… some of the other books I’ve been reading, have been somewhat depressing, but he gives real Tips on how to move forward I like that highly recommend.
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- Maïté Lucuix
- 2021-09-24
Loved this book!
This book made me feel like I can be in control of my life. I can be happy both single or in a relationship. Big fan!
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- brenden haddow
- 2022-04-05
If your in a relationship or if your single this book will help you immensely
Such a great book! The way the chapters are laid out is great for coming back and listening to certain parts. Although I likely will be reading this book for al the way through every year ! I love how throughout the book he suggests actionable tasks. This really was the book I was looking for, it really gave me what I needed to move forward with my life. Thank you so much John, I feel a debt to you and I will be suggesting this book to everyone.
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- Chloe Fleury
- 2021-10-03
Optimistic and real :)
Loved his perspective and optimism in choosing and enjoying life with or without a partner
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- steph dillon
- 2022-01-20
loveee this book
absolutely love this book ! helped me through a really rough time in my life
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- Jessica Lethbridge
- 2024-11-18
He’s a smart guy!
Loved the book!
매우 감사합니다
Makes total sense
Mind, body and soul!
It’s all connected
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- Derek L.
- 2021-03-08
Written from the heart, speaks from the soul!
Must read for singles and couples and everyone literally! Heart warming and soul searching, like a hot chocolate with pumpkin spice, vodka and chicken soup all wrapped in one. Okay jkjk , it's not gross I promise! Wholesome alert! Highly recommend!
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