On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, I Used To Be A Miserable F*ck by John Kim is a shot of whisky. Distilled and aged from his very own heartwood, one shot has your throat burning and your eyes watering with new insights. It's like a smack for your tastebuds.

Touted as an everyman's guide to a meaningful life, I Used To Be A Miserable F*ck by John Kim lays out in quick chapters lessons he learned from his early failures. Every chapter is short and to the point. John Kim covers self-mastery, dating, relationships, work, communication, and so much more. He even has one chapter on skinny jeans.

I follow The Angry Therapist (John Kim) on Instagram, and his thoughtful posts always have me double-tapping. When my sister read his book, I wanted to read it too. While it's clear the John Kim is writing to men specifically, I think this book definitely brings pointers to the table for every human. I had more than a few moments of thoughtful self-reflection.

If you enjoy self-mastery books that are to the point, I Used To Be A Miserable F*ck is for you!