Book Notes/Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual

Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual

by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

"Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual" by Luvvie Ajayi Jones encourages readers to confront their fears and embrace their authentic selves to make a meaningful impact in the world. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Jones empowers individuals to become "professional troublemakers" who challenge the status quo and advocate for change. The book emphasizes the importance of courage, vulnerability, and the strength found in community.

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Key Insights & Memorable Quotes

Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.

You are not too much. You are just enough.
Fear is a liar, and it will tell you that you’re not good enough.
The only way to eliminate fear is to move through it.
You can’t be a professional troublemaker without being a little disruptive.
What you do with your fear determines your future.
It’s okay to be scared, but don’t let it stop you.
Your voice matters, and it deserves to be heard.
You are the author of your own story.
Being a troublemaker means being brave enough to break the rules.
You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you.
Fear is a liar; it tells you that you are not enough.
The only way to get over the fear of failure is to fail.
You have to be willing to be misunderstood for your vision.
Your voice is your power; don’t let anyone silence it.
You have permission to take up space.
The world needs your loudest, most unapologetic self.
Let your fear be a compass, not a cage.
It’s not about being fearless; it’s about taking action despite your fear.
Being a troublemaker means being a catalyst for change.