Unfortunately, in this chaotic era that we’re living in, reliability and consistency have fallen by the wayside. Being truly reliable requires a good relationship with time and taking responsibility to live up to your obligations. And this involves knowing your limits and how to say no. What-is-ness is accepting everything for what it is. When shit inevitably happens: it is what it is. You are at peace with the nature of this new reality. Hart’s idea of “cowboying up” is about taking ownership of not only your words and actions, but every aspect of your life. To truly know yourself, you have to settle in and face reality. I want my kids to be mentally strong—that’s what’s important. Because you can have it all and not have a good mindset, and that all will be lost. It’ll be lost, because you will be easily affected. And if you’re easily affected, that’s a really tough thing, because that’s what people prey on.

Who knew? I have to admit when I I found this book in the library I thought it was gonna be a typical Kevin Hart comedy. Boy was I wrong. Entertainment icon Kevin Hart, the number one New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons, shares fifteen heartfelt lessons about harnessing your potential in the here and now. Me? Well my monster is a multi-headed monster. My monster’s first head, is the “not me.” It’s that monster that says, it wasn’t me - nope, I didn’t do it (pretty sure my kids have this monster too!) The “not me” monster also touts the phrase - it can’t, and absolutely won’t happen to me - others yes, but hell to the no - not me. One thing Hart prides himself on is his ability to be on time. If he’s expected to show up on a movie set, he’ll be there well before his call-time. Why? Because he doesn’t want to waste anyone’s time – and he holds everyone else to the same standard. What is a Dauphinoise Potato Pithivier? How Dana Accidentally Aced 'The Great British Baking Show' "Pastry Week" Technical ChallengeKevin Hart is real. He doesn’t mince words. He concisely shares key messages for life with a sprinkling of his experiences, told in his humorous style. Love it!! I haven’t listened to The Decision. I hadn’t heard of that one before this, and you don’t need to have listened to that one first, but I will definitely listen to that one too. That’s this guy: Kevin Hart. He wants to share some lessons he’s learned along the way—lessons that helped him get to where he is now. He wants to talk to you about “what-is-ness,” “cowboying up,” and “teddy bearing.”

Let’s start things off with Kevin Hart’s most important tool – one that’s easily accessible, but rarely practiced. It may seem simple at first, but it has the power to change your entire way of life. In fact, if you don’t embrace this tool, then none of the other advice you learn today will matter. Legends and champions are willing to put up with more discomfort than other people. They’re willing to make big sacrifices to get what they want. I'd like to think I'm generally a mentally strong person given the things I've been through in my life, but this essay definitely indicated that I have some room to grow!Yet I was very proud to see that I already think a lot of the ways that Kevin Hart suggested, though I only wish I had more opportunities coming my way. I always work hard and stay open to broadening my horizons; however, I'm not much of a people person unless I'm forced to be which often ends up leaving me without many new opportunities because often times knowing the right person can really be a life changer. I appreciated the simple knowledge given to readers who were completely unfamiliar with the how-it’s of creating a screenplay.The other thing that takes my eyes off the prize is wasting my time staring at the obstacles in my way. It’s important to note that you shouldn’t be trying to get people to like you. Wanting to be universally liked is playing a losing game. You’re not going to get along with everyone you meet. Not everyone is going to want to spend time with you. Not everyone is going to believe in you and that’s okay. Get comfortable with the idea that if you don’t vibe with someone, it’s not the worst thing in the world.