William J Pelletier (9 results)

Paperback. Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Stapled digest-sized softcover, 49 pages; light shelf wear.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Still trying to fix yourself?What if you're not broken-just overdue for snacks and a sacred flop?The Institute for Absurd Excellence(TM) Field Manual is the anti-self-help book for anyone exhausted by productivity culture, perfectionism, and the relentless pressure to optimize their human experience. Instead of promising to make you better, it offers something even more radical: the unshakeable permission to be exactly who you are-snacks, chaos, flops, and all.What if excellence isn't about being perfect-it's about being present?This isn't another system to master or program to complete. It's a field manual for the ongoing experiment of being magnificently, imperfectly human in a world that mistakes exhaustion for virtue and busyness for importance.You'll discover how to: Ground yourself using snack-based nervous system regulation (seriously-it works)Transform spectacular failures into curriculum for resiliencePractice rest as a revolutionary act against burnout cultureExpress difficult emotions safely through pillows instead of peopleCreate personal sacred space from whatever's meaningful to youBuild emergency kits for emotional disasters before they happenHope without requiring guaranteesEmbrace imperfection as a feature, not a bugMeet your guides: Carl the Goat (Philosophical Advisor with strong opinions about hay and existential matters), Monday (recovering perfectionist learning to be human), Friday (gentle revolutionary teaching the art of strategic kindness).Perfect for readers who: Feel like they're failing at being humanAre tired of self-improvement that makes them feel worse about themselvesWant practical tools wrapped in wisdom and humorNeed permission to rest, flop, and try againBelieve life is too important to be taken entirely seriouslyAre ready to practice presence over perfectionWhat readers are saying: "Finally, a book that treats humans like mammals instead of machines.""Carl the Goat gives better life advice than most therapists.""I laughed, I cried, I built a tiny altar from pocket debris. Life-changing."The Institute for Absurd Excellence(TM) exists in the space between philosophy and therapy, between profound wisdom and complete nonsense, between taking life seriously and taking yourself lightly.You're not broken. You're not behind. You're exactly the right person to be yourself.Welcome to your education in revolutionary imperfection.Tags: self-help, mental health, mindfulness, stress management, perfectionism recovery, self-compassion, humor, philosophy, personal growth, wellnessPer kazuum, veritas.(Through kazoo, truth.) This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Still trying to fix yourself?What if you're not broken-just overdue for snacks and a sacred flop?The Institute for Absurd Excellence(TM) Field Manual is the anti-self-help book for anyone exhausted by productivity culture, perfectionism, and the relentless pressure to optimize their human experience. Instead of promising to make you better, it offers something even more radical: the unshakeable permission to be exactly who you are-snacks, chaos, flops, and all.What if excellence isn't about being perfect-it's about being present?This isn't another system to master or program to complete. It's a field manual for the ongoing experiment of being magnificently, imperfectly human in a world that mistakes exhaustion for virtue and busyness for importance.You'll discover how to: Ground yourself using snack-based nervous system regulation (seriously-it works)Transform spectacular failures into curriculum for resiliencePractice rest as a revolutionary act against burnout cultureExpress difficult emotions safely through pillows instead of peopleCreate personal sacred space from whatever's meaningful to youBuild emergency kits for emotional disasters before they happenHope without requiring guaranteesEmbrace imperfection as a feature, not a bugMeet your guides: Carl the Goat (Philosophical Advisor with strong opinions about hay and existential matters), Monday (recovering perfectionist learning to be human), Friday (gentle revolutionary teaching the art of strategic kindness).Perfect for readers who: Feel like they're failing at being humanAre tired of self-improvement that makes them feel worse about themselvesWant practical tools wrapped in wisdom and humorNeed permission to rest, flop, and try againBelieve life is too important to be taken entirely seriouslyAre ready to practice presence over perfectionWhat readers are saying: "Finally, a book that treats humans like mammals instead of machines.""Carl the Goat gives better life advice than most therapists.""I laughed, I cried, I built a tiny altar from pocket debris. Life-changing."The Institute for Absurd Excellence(TM) exists in the space between philosophy and therapy, between profound wisdom and complete nonsense, between taking life seriously and taking yourself lightly.You're not broken. You're not behind. You're exactly the right person to be yourself.Welcome to your education in revolutionary imperfection.Tags: self-help, mental health, mindfulness, stress management, perfectionism recovery, self-compassion, humor, philosophy, personal growth, wellnessPer kazuum, veritas.(Through kazoo, truth.) This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…