summary ofProfessional TroublemakerBook by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

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Professional troublemakers don’t let fear decide their lives

A professional troublemaker doesn't seek chaos or sow trouble wherever they venture. It isn’t someone who perpetrates hatred or speaks to hurt people’s feelings. And they don’t disagree with people just because they want to play devil’s advocate.Instead, a professional troublemaker calls injustice, partial systems, and biased people out for what they are. Though professional troublemakers avoid seeking disorder, they understand that staying true, genuine, and opposing the norm can generate upheaval.We live in a world where we are expected to cooperate and play along in the face of perpetual turmoil. Refusing to stand for this regular order of things — that is, choosing to be a professional troublemaker — automatically makes you a rebel.Professional troublemakers don’t let the “rebel” tag baffle them because they have a cause and are willing to put everything on the line to fight for it. They are devoted to speaking their truth and consistently presenting their authentic selves. They won't yield in a world that demands their submission.To rise above and become professional troublemakers, we must confront some truly daunting challenges. Hence, according to Luvvie Ajayi Jones, the greatest enemy of troublemaking, is fear.Fear is a powerful emotion that each of us experiences, at least to a certain degree. No matter how brave they are, nobody can completely rid themselves of fear. Even pace-setters who disrupt the status quo, sometimes grapple with fear. However, one thing they don’t do is let it get the best of them. They don’t let their fear stop them from doing something that will change their lives, lead them to meet the right people, and do things that can help make the world a better place.

In this summary, you will learn about Luvvie Ajayi Jones’ recommendations for giving fear the middle finger and start living your best life.