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Summary of How to Be a Bawse 

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Many people go through life, barely living. They accept whatever life throws at them, live from paycheck to paycheck, and are generally unhappy. “How to Be a Bawse” gives a detailed description of how not to live that way. Its practical steps teach you how not just to survive but conquer life. This summary results from many lessons Lilly Singh learned through her career and life and is aimed at shining a positive light on your path. Singh describes how doing a few things differently can change your life for good forever in a witty but clear manner. Lilly Singh is a multifaceted entertainer. She has found worldwide fame through her comedic and inspirational YouTube videos, amassing more than ten million subscribers. She has appeared in a few feature films, and in 2016, she starred in and produced her feature-length film, “A Trip to Unicorn Island.” Singh was also named in the Forbes’s 2016 30 Under 30: Hollywood & Entertainment and Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 2016 lists. “Success, happiness, and everything else that feels great in life has no escalators. There are only stairs.” ~ Lilly Singh

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Being a Bawse is hard work; it requires a lot of dedication and hustle

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Before Singh started her career in the entertainment industry, she was the leader of a small dance company in Toronto. She tried her best to make the teamwork but discovered that she couldn’t because others did not buy into her dream. Her dance company dreams faded away gradually, but her discovery of YouTube soon made up for it. It was on YouTube that her journey to being a Bawse began.

Singh’s dance team’s failure helped her learn a crucial lesson — work with what’s in your control. This lesson can be applied to so many situations in your life. When something unpleasant happens to you, control your reactions instead of lashing out — this is how you become a Bawse.
A Bawse is like a boss, but even more epic. Unlike a boss, who is defined as such only within the workplace, a Bawse excels in personal and professional settings.
If you can’t control people, then control your reaction to them. If you can’t control a situation, then prepare for it. ~ Lilly Singh
As a Bawse, you should understand that there are many things in life you have no control over, and it is inefficient to become frustrated by that reality. Not being able to control people and situations doesn’t make you powerless; it means you have to exercise your power differently. If you can’t control people, then control your reaction to them. If you can’t control a situation, then prepare for it.

Video games are a great analogy for life. You go through levels, get thrown off by obstacles, and face several enemies. The game will become harder, but it gets better eventually because you become smarter, faster, and more skilled. The enemies will keep coming. It’s your job to navigate your character through a situation you cannot control. That’s exactly how you should view life. The best way to stop people from pushing your buttons is to start pushing your own.

Whether you’re unsure of the next step to take in your career or simply need some motivation, this summary is your ultimate guide. It addresses all the ways that you can be a better person in all the spheres of your life.

Keep reading to find out how to be a Bawse and conquer life at the same time.
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Your mind is your biggest asset, and it controls all your actions; ensure it stays positive

Understanding your mind’s power is key to being a Bawse. In most situations, you can teach your mind to function by conquering your thoughts. This means understanding why you feel the way you feel, what prompts you to carry out certain actions, what causes specific reactions, and what circumstances lead you to make regrettable decisions. Once you discover all the ins and outs of your mind, you can approach situations differently.
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Emotional intelligence is as important as any other skill; it is proof of your growth and desire to improve

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Don’t overthink your mistakes, but make corrections and move on

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Just like any other muscle in your body, self-control needs to be exercised if it’s going to get stronger

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It is essential that you love yourself first before anyone else; this is not selfish, it is self-love

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Your goals will only come to life when you constantly put in enough effort

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You need to know what you want from life; a vision can help place your life in perspective

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For you to win, it is important that you understand your field and show your potential at every opportunity

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You need to scale your way up to your desired goals by starting small and making the right choices

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Many things in life are crucial, but you need to understand that no one thing should make or break you

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Failures mean that you are making moves; they are a representation of how hard you are trying to be successful

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Surround yourself with smarter people but do not stop investing in yourself at every turn

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Protocols can be the reason you are not making any progress — sometimes, you need to ignore them and press on

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Your ability to communicate effectively informs others of your goals and prevents them from misconstruing your opinions

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The people you meet can be the ones who help you attain another level of success; be polite to everyone

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Allow your environment to inspire you by filling it with the things that remind you of your goals

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