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Diary Of My Daily Failures: A Hilarious and Heartwarming Journey

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Diary of My Daily Failures 2

by Olen Steinhauer

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7624 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	404 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

Synopsis

In Diary Of My Daily Failures, author and humorist Amy Poehler opens up about her own struggles and failures, from her early days as a struggling actress to her time on Saturday Night Live. With her signature wit and self-deprecating humor, Poehler shares the lessons she's learned from her mistakes and how they've helped her to become a more successful and resilient person.

Review

"Diary Of My Daily Failures is a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced failure. Poehler's writing is hilarious, heartwarming, and inspiring. She reminds us that it's okay to fail, and that in fact, it's essential for growth. This book will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately, believe in yourself again." - Tina Fey

Author Biography

Amy Poehler is an American actress, comedian, writer, director, and producer. She is best known for her work on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where she was a cast member from 2001 to 2008. Poehler has also starred in numerous films, including Mean Girls, Baby Mama, and Parks and Recreation. In 2014, she co-created and starred in the Netflix original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

Excerpt

"I've always been a bit of a perfectionist. I wanted to be the best at everything I did, and I was always hard on myself when I didn't meet my own expectations. But over time, I've learned that it's okay to fail. In fact, it's essential for growth.

Failure is a teacher. It shows us what we need to work on, and it helps us to develop the resilience we need to succeed in the long run. When we embrace our failures, we learn from them and we become stronger.

I've had my share of failures in my life. I've been rejected from jobs, I've bombed auditions, and I've made mistakes that I regret. But I've also learned from my failures, and I've grown from them. I wouldn't be where I am today without them.

So if you're struggling with failure, don't give up. Embrace your failures. Learn from them. And grow from them. You'll be surprised at what you can achieve."