Professional Troublemaker Summary

Summary of Professional Troublemaker Book by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Name: Professional Troublemaker
Rating: 4.8 (1491 reviews)
Author: Luvvie Ajayi Jones

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Are you tired of letting fear dominate your life? Do you want to kick fear to the curb and start living your life boldly? If you answered yes to these questions, then you are in the right place. In “Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual,” New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones gives insights on how we can tackle fear and audaciously step into lives, careers, and legacies that go beyond even our wildest dreams. Fear is an emotion that each of us has to grapple with from time to time. We are afraid of a lot of things. But to do the things that will truly turn our lives around, we have to become professional troublemakers, people who choose not to let fear control our lives. In this summary, you’ll discover the key to getting the courage to stand up to your fear. You’ll learn how to use your voice for a greater good and how to take a stand for what is right. You’ll learn how to live boldly despite all the reasons you have to cower.

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first key point

Professional troublemakers don’t let fear be the deciding factor in their lives

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A professional troublemaker isn’t someone who goes around creating ruckus and leaving everywhere they go in disarray. A professional troublemaker isn’t someone who perpetrates hatred or speaks to hurt people’s feelings. 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. While professional troublemakers don’t go around creating chaos, they know well that being honest, authentic, and going against the tide can breed chaos.

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 normal 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 committed to speaking the truth and showing up always as themselves. They cannot bow in the face of a world that demands it.

If we are to do better and be professional troublemakers, we have to do some downright scary things. Hence, the greatest enemy of troublemaking, according to Luvvie Ajayi Jones, is fear.

I don’t think we can overcome fear. It’s a constant fight and we will get endless opportunities to do scary shit. ~ Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Fear is a powerful emotion that each of us experiences, at least to a certain degree. Nobody, no matter how brave they are, can completely rid themselves of fear. Even pace-setters, people who disrupt the status quo, sometimes grapple with fear. However, one thing they don’t do is let the emotion of fear get the best of them. They don’t let their fear stop them from doing things that will change their lives, lead them to meet the right people, and things that can help make the world a better place.

If you want to become a professional troublemaker, disruptor, and pace-setter, you must stop expecting fearlessness. Accept that you’re anxious, but you aren’t going to let fear be your deciding factor.

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

second key point

Knowing yourself helps keep you on course when things get tough

If we want to stand up to fear and kick it to the curb, we have to make some internal adjustments. This is because our mindset is a major determinant of how far we can go. Now let's take a look at some internal adjustments you can make so that you are forward-moving even when you're afraid.

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third key point

If you want to thrive in life, you have to permit yourself to dream audaciously

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Don’t let fear stop you from fulfilling your moral obligation of telling the truth

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Save yourself from unnecessary emotional turmoil by setting clear boundaries

sixth key point

Embrace change and give yourself permission to grow wildly

seventh key point

Don’t put up with unacceptable behaviors just because you want to be seen as nice and cordial

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What is Professional Troublemaker about?

In "Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual," the author shares her empowering journey of embracing fear and becoming a force for positive change. Luvvie Ajayi Jones offers witty anecdotes, practical advice, and personal experiences to inspire readers to challenge their fears, step out of their comfort zones, and pursue their dreams. With humor and authenticity, this book serves as a guide for anyone seeking to overcome self-doubt and make a meaningful impact in their personal and professional lives.

Who should read Professional Troublemaker

Aspiring activists seeking inspiration and guidance to challenge the status quo.
Individuals struggling with fear and self-doubt
looking for tools to overcome them.
Professionals aiming to disrupt norms and create positive change in their industries.

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