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On Being Awesome
On Being Awesome: A Unified Theory of How Not to Suck | Nick Riggle
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In this lively treatise, pro-skater-turned-philosopher Nick Riggle presents a theory of awesomeness (and its opposite, suckiness) thats both sharply illuminating and more timely than ever Nick Riggles fun book is awesome by its own definition. But dont miss its profound ambition, which is to show how philosophy unearths the structure of ordinary language, defines the meaning of life in routine business, and poses the question of how best to live. Aaron James, author of Assholes: A Theory We all know people who are awesome and people who suck, but what do we really mean by these terms? Have you ever been chill or game? Do you rock or rule? If so, then youre tapped into the ethics of awesomeness. Awesome people excel at creating social openings that encourage expressions of individuality and create community. And if youre a cheapskate, self-promoter, killjoy, or douchebag, youre the type of person who shuts social openings down. Put more simply: You suck. From street art to folk singers, Proust to the great etiquette writer Emily Post, President Obama to former Los Angeles Dodger Glenn Burke, Riggle draws on pop culture, politics, history, and sports to explore the origins of awesome, and delves into the nuances of what it means to suck and why its so important to strive for awesomeness. An accessible and entertaining lens for navigating the ethics of our time, On Being Awesome provides a new and inspiring framework for understanding ourselves and creating meaningful connections in our everyday lives.
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MEGR
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Switching to non fiction for some motivation today ❤️

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suzanne.literarylife
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Tonight's motivating read with my essential oils diffusing. Thank you @pageonebooks

#literarylife #page1books #onbeingawesome #nickriggle #bookishtuesday

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Amyegia
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This book is really interesting. The cover doesn‘t appeal to be but I feel like the social concepts are the exact thing I love to read and write about.

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MallenNC
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I have only done three Litsy swaps & two of them opened today. This is my nonfiction book swap from @ReadingEnvy and it's great too. I have wanted to read The Witches by Stacy Schiff. This time in history is so fascinating to me. The other book is not one with which I'm familiar but it looks intriguing. The goodies that came with are all cute! Thank you! And thank you to @inwhichHeikereadsharder for organizing this #NFBE

Lcsmcat The Witches is so good! 6y
MallenNC @Lcsmcat That's good to know! I figured it would be. 6y
ReadingEnvy Yay! 6y
Reviewsbylola Love it. 😍😍 6y
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MallenNC
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The day finally arrived to open the #FunkoPopSwap and my swap partner @aprilpohren knocked it out of the park! I love all these Pops and the two books are perfect. Both were from my TBR and I'm so glad to have them so I can get to reading! The tea and chocolate are also sweet. You did much more than I expected so I'm sending a surprise your way! Thank you so much! And thank you to @JenlovesJT47 for putting this swap together.

JenlovesJT47 Awesome! 💚🤗 6y
Gissy 👏👏👏I just added Follow you home in my wish list☺️Enjoy your gifts❤️ 6y
aprilpohren @MallenNC I am so glad that you like everything! I had so much fun shopping and putting this package together for you!!! I absolutely love your swap package that you sent to me! It is perfect and you did not need to send any extra surprises! You are so thoughtful! 6y
MallenNC @aprilpohren I really do love all my Pops. I did not have any superheroes until now, except Wonder Woman. My home is now well protected. 6y
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Clwojick
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I'm gonna spam everyone with these nominees, because this is great! But next up I would like to nominate @monalyisha for the #awesomelittengiveaway

I was so honoured when she asked me to host the #ThrowbackReadathon with her, and I've had so much fun working planning this event with her. She is such a sweetheart, and I've loved getting to know her better. #cheerstoLitsy ❤️️❤️️❤️️

monalyisha Well, that‘s super-nice! Thanks, @clwojick! I like you, too. 🤗 6y
MinDea Ohhh love a new #AwesomeLittenToFollow!!! 6y
Clwojick @MinDea yesss! 6y
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Clwojick
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My next nomination for the #awesomelittengiveaway is the lovely, and totally crazy (in all the right ways) @TricksyTails

If you are ever having a bad day, message @TricksyTails and she will absolutely brighten your day! She is such a honest breathe of fresh air, and I love all of our ridiculous conversations. Yessssss that includes #dinoporn 😂😂😂 but seriously, #soulsisters for life ❤️️☕️️☠️☕️️❤️

MinDea Love it!!! @TricksyTails is a great person to have in your corner. She is good peeps! 6y
TricksyTails I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy! Aww shucks, that's so sweet. 😘♥️ @MinDea My itty bitty black heart can't handle all this love! It's going to explode. Thank you for the kind words. Love ya both! 💖💖💖 6y
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Clwojick
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Okay, this is one brilliant idea for a #giveaway , and I love it. ❤️ Congratulations to @MinDea ! You're a star!

I'm going to have to nominate @sprainedbrain for the #awesomelittengiveaway ❤️️ She was the first person to really show me what Litsy was all about. She knew I was having a hard time getting my hands on a certain book so she mailed me her copy. This was MIND BLOWING to me. She helped me see how open and kind this whole community is!

sprainedbrain Awwww. That‘s too sweet! ❤️😃 6y
MinDea Great nomination!!! 6y
SilversReviews Congrats!! 6y
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TheKidUpstairs
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One more (for now) for @MinDea's #AwesomeLittenGiveaway!

One of the best things about hosting a swap is being introduced to new and new-to-me Littens who brighten my feed. @RiotMom I have to say, you crack me up and make me smile. I'm glad to have been introduced to your AWESOMEness!

RiotMom Oh dang! Thank you! 😊 I‘m so glad we have Litsy to bring us together! 6y
MinDea Love all the nominations! Thank you!! 6y
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TheKidUpstairs
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I'm loving scrolling through the posts for @MinDea's #AwesomeLittenGiveaway - so much love, it's heartwarming to read.

I have to give a shout out to @Cinfhen - truly a community builder, she was one of the first to show me what a fun, welcoming, joyful, and loving place Litsy could be. Cindy, you really are an AWESOME Litten!

Cinfhen Awww, thanks so much Meg 😘😘😘You could have chosen dozens of people, im humbled you chose me❣️Thank you so much💟 6y
ElishaLovesBooks Yes! I totally agree! @Cinfhen was the first person to comment on my posts and she made me feel so welcome!!!❤️❤️ 6y
Cinfhen And when I asked for a recipe, you so gladly obliged @ElishaLovesBooks ❣️❣️❣️ 6y
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ElishaLovesBooks @Cinfhen Yep! I forgot about that!😊 6y
robinb @Cinfhen rocks! ❤️😍 6y
Cinfhen #60sbaby stay together @robinb 😎😘 6y
robinb @Cinfhen you got it, girl! 👍🤣😍✌️✌️✌️😘 6y
MinDea Great nomination! 😊😊💖💖 6y
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julesG
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@MinDea #awesomelittengiveaway

Mindy, you know it's hard to mention just one Litten that's why I am glad I can name more than one. Thank you for this awesome giveaway.

So, first of: @thegirlwiththelibrarybag - we share the Potterish sense if humour. I love every time she posts a HP meme.

Picture is not related to topic other than friends are the best and make me snort with laughter.

thegirlwiththelibrarybag 😘 HP memes = life! 6y
MinDea Hahaha. This made me laugh so hard! Love the nomination! Thank you and good luck to you & @thegirlwiththelibrarybag 6y
CoverToCoverGirl 😳🤣😂 6y
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Clwojick
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@TricksyTails I JUST SENT YOU AN EMAIL! GO READ IT!!! *whispers* shhhh, it's about super cool and awesome Litsy things. I'm a little planning bee. 🐝

Side note: this is one of my all time favourite illustrations I've found on Pinterest. I love it. 🐻#secrets #LitsyPlanning #Ivegotsomethinginstoreforyouall

rubyslippersreads ❤️🐻❤️ 6y
Tamra Super illustration!! 6y
MoniqueReads305 👀👀👀 6y
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TricksyTails I read it and am giddy with excitement!! 👏😁 6y
TricksyTails Also, I love this photo! 😍🐻📚Where can I get a print? 6y
BethM Ooooh now I'm excited! 6y
Clwojick @BethM 😼😼😼 6y
Clwojick @TricksyTails wrote back again already. 😼 6y
mgallo1968 Wonderful illustration!! 6y
Christine11 Gorgeous picture ! Bears are the best animals ! 🐻 6y
TricksyTails @Clwojick Ack! I'm a slacker! Getting on it. 😉 6y
Clwojick @TricksyTails lol! No rush, I'm just super excited. 😘 6y
Clwojick @TricksyTails uhhh. Okay I just emailed you again, but it said it didn't send? But I think it sent? I don't know. 😳🙄 6y
TricksyTails @Clwojick I responded! 😁👍 6y
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Lizpixie
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There are no words for how blown away I am by the generosity & love that‘s been shown to me by Littens these last few weeks,but in particular @Michelle_mck for her care package with Stillhouse Lake & spider book sleeve plus goodies, @ScorpioBookDreams for the UK editions she sends my way & the legendary @Simona who has sent me 4books,2 from my wishlist,then took the trouble to find me 2books about my fave topics that I haven‘t read!Legend!💕💕

Tanzy13 😊 6y
TrishB Lovely 💟 6y
ScorpioBookDreams Any books you need sent with Orient Express? 💕 6y
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LeahBergen 💕💕💕💕💕 6y
Kalalalatja Littens are the best! How lovely Liz 💜💜 6y
Michelle_mck 💕💕💕 anything for you Liz 💕💕💕 6y
Lizpixie @ScorpioBookDreams I'd love the set of His Dark Materials from Waterstones please.❤️ 6y
ScorpioBookDreams @Lizpixie right, I‘ll get those ordered today and posted ASAP. 6y
Simona Trouble?!? It was fun and interesting browsing through your feed, absolutely my pleasure 😘😘😘 and it is always heartwarming to see happy Litten😍 6y
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