Carry On, Warrior: Thoughts on Life Unarmed
Breakthrough lessons from a recovering everything about truth, resilience, and the courage to live out loud—even when life feels impossibly hard
About This Book
Dive into a raw, courageous journey that shatters the myth of perfection and arms you with authentic tools for living bravely and loving deeply. You’ll discover how to transform shame, addiction, and self-doubt into connection, acceptance, and self-compassion. Through candid stories—marked by tears, laughter, and hard-won wisdom—you’ll learn the art of being fully present, embracing imperfection, and building relationships around vulnerability, trust, and radical kindness. Each insight is illuminated by relatable, real-life anecdotes and behavioral science, helping you unlock tangible change from the inside out. Unlock the freedom and relief of being unabashedly yourself, and find hope, humor, and healing in even the toughest seasons.About the Author
Glennon Doyle is an acclaimed author, activist, and founder of Together Rising, a nonprofit that has raised more than $20 million for people in crisis. Named by Oprah as one of the '100 awakened leaders,' she’s known for her fearless honesty about recovery, parenting, marriage, and fighting for what matters. Her writing and public speaking have helped millions find courage and compassion to tackle life’s messiest challenges. Glennon’s lived experience—with addiction, mental health challenges, family, forgiveness, and faith—makes her a credible, deeply trusted guide on the journey to self-acceptance and loving others.
Biggest Takeaway
By applying these insights, you will develop measurable resilience, emotional honesty, and stronger connections at home and beyond. You’ll learn to set aside perfectionism, approach hard times with practical self-kindness, and practice forgiveness—for yourself and others. Expect more energy, authenticity, a deeper sense of belonging, and the ability to savor moments of joy and meaning, even when life is 'brutiful.' The guidance will empower you to gracefully navigate setbacks, foster self-worth, and build supportive communities with others who value realness over appearances.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Why Openness Heals: Trading Your Armor for Authentic Connection
The Power of Small Rituals: How Practicing Forgiveness Every Day Reduces Shame
You Can't Fill the 'God-Sized Hole': The Science of Unfillable Yearning and Healthy Substitutes
Freedom from Perfection: Why Showing Your Mess Is the Fastest Route to Belonging
Redefining Strength: Why Surrender, Not Willpower, Is the Turning Point for Healing
The Kairos Habit: Savoring Tiny Moments and Making Time Feel Bigger (and Kinder)
Living Out Loud: Vulnerability as a Practical Tool for Connection, Not Self-Punishment
The Confidence-Humility Paradox: Embracing Both Sides for Real Self-Worth (and Better Leadership)
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