How Are You, Really? Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time
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Summary
Forget hustle harder。 Forget a mandatory 5 a。m。 wake-up。 Forget outlining your life plan in six-month， one-year， and five-year spans。 We're living in a cultural shift as we reframe our perspectives around the purpose of work， what work/life balance really means， and how we want to spend our time on this planet。 In her first book， Jenna Kutcher—entrepreneur， photographer， influencer， teacher， mom， and host of the wildly popular Goal Digger podcast—shares her philosophy on how to live a life that exists outside the tired cliché of “having it all。” How Are You， Really？ is about taking a moment to soak up the richness of our experiences and creating a life that makes room for more actual living。
When Jenna Kutcher was 23， she left her corporate job， bought a camera on Craigslist for $300， and started her own business as a wedding photographer。 From that single investment in herself， she built a successful company， a thriving podcast， and a beautiful brand。 But her driving force has never been about working harder/smarter/faster/better。 What Jenna Kutcher embraces is the simple notion that we， women especially， crave lives of fulfillment。
Divided into three sections， How Are You， Really？ is a guide to creating such a life。
In Part One: Who You Are， Jenna uses stories from her childhood， some career false starts， her marriage and path to motherhood， and more to show how to crystallize your sense of your own identity。 Because how can you know what you really， truly want out of your future if you don’t see yourself clearly in the present？ In Part Two: Who You Have， and Who Has You， Jenna shows the benefits of a support system， how mentorship and kindness can come in surprising ways and from surprising sources， and how to build your own authentic community。 In Part Three: What You’re Going to Do About It， Jenna guides you through illustrations from her career on how to turn your deepest dream into a life that brings success， joy， and—most importantly--the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor。 We all want， simply put， a life well-lived。
So， ask yourself the question you’ve been avoiding。
How are you， really？
It’s time to find your answer， and start living。
When Jenna Kutcher was 23， she left her corporate job， bought a camera on Craigslist for $300， and started her own business as a wedding photographer。 From that single investment in herself， she built a successful company， a thriving podcast， and a beautiful brand。 But her driving force has never been about working harder/smarter/faster/better。 What Jenna Kutcher embraces is the simple notion that we， women especially， crave lives of fulfillment。
Divided into three sections， How Are You， Really？ is a guide to creating such a life。
In Part One: Who You Are， Jenna uses stories from her childhood， some career false starts， her marriage and path to motherhood， and more to show how to crystallize your sense of your own identity。 Because how can you know what you really， truly want out of your future if you don’t see yourself clearly in the present？ In Part Two: Who You Have， and Who Has You， Jenna shows the benefits of a support system， how mentorship and kindness can come in surprising ways and from surprising sources， and how to build your own authentic community。 In Part Three: What You’re Going to Do About It， Jenna guides you through illustrations from her career on how to turn your deepest dream into a life that brings success， joy， and—most importantly--the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor。 We all want， simply put， a life well-lived。
So， ask yourself the question you’ve been avoiding。
How are you， really？
It’s time to find your answer， and start living。
Reviews
Emilie Viens
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This is THE book I would have needed 5 years ago！This book is perfect for anyone who is looking for a healthy change in its life。 I was curious to learn more about Jenna’s story and the way she created such a successful business without burning out。 This book is a gem and I highly recommand it to people who do not feel aligned -yet - with their dream life。
Hannah Nieves
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Jenna was my first mentor and someone I've admired for a very long time。 This was the first book I actually read that made me stop and think after reading each chapter。 From the stories， reflections and thought provoking questions - this book is a must read。 Can't wait to gift this to all of my retreat members！ Jenna was my first mentor and someone I've admired for a very long time。 This was the first book I actually read that made me stop and think after reading each chapter。 From the stories， reflections and thought provoking questions - this book is a must read。 Can't wait to gift this to all of my retreat members！ 。。。more
Jill Reads
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Excellent understanding of Jenna's background of becoming an multidimensional entrepreneur and marketing expert。It is the perfect book for doers， dreamers， mothers who want more， and Enneagram Threes who take on a ton and want to figure out how to juggle it all。This book is a how-to guide。 It's writtent as a giant check-in with yourself and also part memoir。 Read by the author。 Excellent understanding of Jenna's background of becoming an multidimensional entrepreneur and marketing expert。It is the perfect book for doers， dreamers， mothers who want more， and Enneagram Threes who take on a ton and want to figure out how to juggle it all。This book is a how-to guide。 It's writtent as a giant check-in with yourself and also part memoir。 Read by the author。 。。。more
Kelly
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I was so honored to be on the launch team and get early access to the book。 I can’t say enough about how amazing this book is。 I’ve been a fan of Jenna’s podcast for years now， and when I heard she was releasing a book I knew I had to read it。 How Are You， Really？ did not disappoint。 Just like her podcast， Jenna does an amazing job of sharing her story while weaving in practical tips for the reader。 How Are You， Really？ has helped me slow down and reflect on what it is I truly want as well as h I was so honored to be on the launch team and get early access to the book。 I can’t say enough about how amazing this book is。 I’ve been a fan of Jenna’s podcast for years now， and when I heard she was releasing a book I knew I had to read it。 How Are You， Really？ did not disappoint。 Just like her podcast， Jenna does an amazing job of sharing her story while weaving in practical tips for the reader。 How Are You， Really？ has helped me slow down and reflect on what it is I truly want as well as help me have these deeper conversations with friends too。 。。。more
Brooklyn Marlene Wagner
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I can only describe this as one of those life-realigning conversations you have with your mom， a mentor， a best friend， a role model--- all in one。 I want to see myself the way Jenna sees me， believes in me， and shows me proof that I'm worth believing in。 I feel this spark of energy in my brain to create again。 I want to be more present in my moments （make my minutes fat！） and feel just how lucky I am to be able to do the things I can。 I have access， access I take for granted。 This is eye-openin I can only describe this as one of those life-realigning conversations you have with your mom， a mentor， a best friend， a role model--- all in one。 I want to see myself the way Jenna sees me， believes in me， and shows me proof that I'm worth believing in。 I feel this spark of energy in my brain to create again。 I want to be more present in my moments （make my minutes fat！） and feel just how lucky I am to be able to do the things I can。 I have access， access I take for granted。 This is eye-opening in such a gentle way， and I feel like that's respectful of the readers pace。 Jenna doesn't shout at you and order you to FIX YOUR LIFE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE。 She takes you by the hand and asks if she can show you parts of her， and then yourself。 There's a lot of love and life lessons in these pages！ Would recommend to people of all ages who are looking to reconnect with their creative， alive self。 。。。more
Tab
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This book is incredibly mind blowing， in a good way！ It’s not all about managing our time and energy in life， she takes a step further。 What we actually need to do is design a life where we can enjoy it to the fullest！ Enjoy the little moments and the big meaningful ones！
Gina Fox
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I love how Jenna is not afraid to go there and to help others as well。 She encourages the reader to move past the “small” or surface talk and get into the dirt with people in your life。 She also encourages people to share the good things in life with people because that is what realness is all about。 Jenna starts out asking “how are you， really？” and ends with “what are you going to do about？” I recommend this book to anyone who wants to not only have real friendships and relationships， but who I love how Jenna is not afraid to go there and to help others as well。 She encourages the reader to move past the “small” or surface talk and get into the dirt with people in your life。 She also encourages people to share the good things in life with people because that is what realness is all about。 Jenna starts out asking “how are you， really？” and ends with “what are you going to do about？” I recommend this book to anyone who wants to not only have real friendships and relationships， but who also want to be real。 。。。more
Amy
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Such an incredible book！ It’s a beautiful blend of stories， lessons， and actionable tips。 The chapters are really well written and easy to read， and it feels as if Jenna is sitting right there talking to you， personally， in her usual compassionate， direct， and heartfelt way。While I got something out of every chapter， one of my favorite lines was “You can press the brake without forgetting where the gas pedal is” （Chapter 12， page 175）。 In today’s world， where it often feels like there’s pressure Such an incredible book！ It’s a beautiful blend of stories， lessons， and actionable tips。 The chapters are really well written and easy to read， and it feels as if Jenna is sitting right there talking to you， personally， in her usual compassionate， direct， and heartfelt way。While I got something out of every chapter， one of my favorite lines was “You can press the brake without forgetting where the gas pedal is” （Chapter 12， page 175）。 In today’s world， where it often feels like there’s pressure to keep trying， keep pushing， and keep working — whether in our careers or personal lives — this resonated deeply。 I really appreciate how Jenna is so honest and real， sharing concrete examples from her own life， and how she also shows readers that it’s okay to be different， slow down and do things differently compared to everyone else， and live a life that still feels genuinely meaningful， rewarding， and full。There are plenty more passages just like that throughout the entire book， and I love how Jenna gives readers permission （and shows them how！） to step back， check in with themselves， and ask， “How does this feel？ Is this right for ME？” and， of course， “How am I really？”It’s so full of fantastic reminders and messages， so I know it’s a book I know I’ll come back to over and over again。 （I’ve already finished and started it a second time！） So grateful for this book and the insights filling its pages！ 。。。more
Mai Nguyen-Le
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This book is so good， I can’t recommend it enough。 I was blessed with the opportunity to get a copy prior to today’s launch。 We’re often asked how are you。 The simple and quick answer is usually， “I’m good” or “I’m well。” But are we？？ At three months postpartum and in the middle of figuring out my next professional career move， this book really spoke to me on many different levels。 It allowed me to dig deep and honestly answer this question， “How Am I Really？” Jenna， thank you for being your tru This book is so good， I can’t recommend it enough。 I was blessed with the opportunity to get a copy prior to today’s launch。 We’re often asked how are you。 The simple and quick answer is usually， “I’m good” or “I’m well。” But are we？？ At three months postpartum and in the middle of figuring out my next professional career move， this book really spoke to me on many different levels。 It allowed me to dig deep and honestly answer this question， “How Am I Really？” Jenna， thank you for being your true self and putting this book out into the world！！ 。。。more
Pascale Joelle
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A MUST READ for anyone looking to propel their life ahead。 One word。 A-MA-ZING！ Jenna captures the essence of what life should feel like to YOU and no other， in this 3-part journey to finding puropse。 If you are looking for answers， if you’ve been stuck or feel like your life is on auto-pilot: this is the book for you！！
Paige
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If you don’t know who Jenna Kutcher is， you really should and I can’t imagine a better introduction than with her new book， “How Are You， Really？”。 As a long time follower， this book perfectly blends heartwarming stories， lessons learned， and the best advice on transitioning through life， living with more authenticity and avoiding burnout without sacrificing success。 It’s so beautifully written it reads more like she’s talking directly to you over a coffee and asking the question “How are you， r If you don’t know who Jenna Kutcher is， you really should and I can’t imagine a better introduction than with her new book， “How Are You， Really？”。 As a long time follower， this book perfectly blends heartwarming stories， lessons learned， and the best advice on transitioning through life， living with more authenticity and avoiding burnout without sacrificing success。 It’s so beautifully written it reads more like she’s talking directly to you over a coffee and asking the question “How are you， really？” and patiently waiting for an honest answer。 。。。more
Allie
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Awesome book to help you really dig in and not skim the surface。 Jenna is relatable， and helps guide the way on checking in with ourselves and getting into alignment！
Shannon
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This is a book about how to stop and take inventory and from that inventory pivot within your own life。 Written as both a self help and memoir the author leans heavily into how she got to where she is today， through listening to her own internal voices and pushing through to achieve her goals。 It is written in a very easy to read style and has many moments that will cause the reader to stop， think and decide how they are living their own life。 The chapters are written so that you can pick up and This is a book about how to stop and take inventory and from that inventory pivot within your own life。 Written as both a self help and memoir the author leans heavily into how she got to where she is today， through listening to her own internal voices and pushing through to achieve her goals。 It is written in a very easy to read style and has many moments that will cause the reader to stop， think and decide how they are living their own life。 The chapters are written so that you can pick up and set the book down without feeling as though you are missing out， in fact reflection is often encouraged throughout the book， and one of the key ways the author has adapted within her own life。Many of the questions asked could be easily translated to any point in your life。 。。。more
Sarah
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I’m not much of a reader but have been feeling stuck in this rut of “who am I， what do I want to do” limbo for awhile。 Took a chance on this book and I am here to say， it’s helping me connect some dots， challenging my “what I’ve always done” inner self with the “I’m ready to do something different” inner self。 I’m half way through already and will end this review here so I can get back to the book！
Monique
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This book was exactly what I needed in my life right now， especially the chapter on How to listen to your body， and what is your enough point。 Treat yourself and find a nice cozy little spot and curl up and dive into this book。 While reading each chapter take time to stop and really ask yourself how you feel， you might be surprised by how you answer 🥰
Shawna Olivera
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Get ready for some thoughtful moments as you move through the first couple of chapters。 You'll stop to reflect， and then probably go back and read them again before diving into the rest of the book。 In a world where few people stop to check in with themselves， there couldn't be a better time for this book to get into the hands and hearts of everyone。 I think for many this will provide refreshing insight on how to take a more thoughtful approach to life。 Check in and give yourself the gift of How Get ready for some thoughtful moments as you move through the first couple of chapters。 You'll stop to reflect， and then probably go back and read them again before diving into the rest of the book。 In a world where few people stop to check in with themselves， there couldn't be a better time for this book to get into the hands and hearts of everyone。 I think for many this will provide refreshing insight on how to take a more thoughtful approach to life。 Check in and give yourself the gift of How are you， really？ 。。。more
Kameran Thompson
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I am 1/4 through this book and as an avid self-development reader， I can confidently say this might be my favorite book！ Jenna does such a great job of blending self-improvement with storytelling！ This book is equal parts interesting， inspiring， funny， heartfelt and motivating。 If you only read one book for the rest of the year， make it this one！
Amy Porterfield
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Three words that I feel best describe this book: empowering， insightful， thought-provoking！ This book is a beautiful balance of personal stories， real guidance， and much-needed grounding that gives you the courage to pave your own way， define your own success， and wake up to the life you were meant to live。 I plan to give this book as a gift to many of my girlfriends！
Katherine Webb
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Anyone else feel there is not enough time in the world to read everything you want to？ It takes a lot for me to commit to a book。 Most of my reading is formal research in psychology and cognitive science to keep up with what's going on in my profession。 In my personal time， I love actionable and strategic non-fiction books like Atomic Habits by James Clear or Essentialism by Greg McKeown。 This book is a little off my well-traveled path， but I am so SO glad I took the journey！How Are You Really h Anyone else feel there is not enough time in the world to read everything you want to？ It takes a lot for me to commit to a book。 Most of my reading is formal research in psychology and cognitive science to keep up with what's going on in my profession。 In my personal time， I love actionable and strategic non-fiction books like Atomic Habits by James Clear or Essentialism by Greg McKeown。 This book is a little off my well-traveled path， but I am so SO glad I took the journey！How Are You Really has the actionable tips and strategies I love， but it's full of heart I did not expect or even know I needed！ Reading this book feels like you're sitting down for coffee with your best friend， figuring out how to actually apply all the data， strategies， and know-how to your most vulnerable questions。 It's inspired me to tune into how my life feels， dream WAY more about how I want it to feel， and start following my internal compass to make those dreams a reality。 This book is the best of both worlds: a story you can get lost in and a resource that weaves into and shapes your own story。 I am better for having read this book。 。。。more
Drew Kutcher
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SO GOOD！ This book is exactly what we all need right now。 Take a step back in your life and in your business to just be。 The important things in our lives are right in front of us and need to give ourselves time and grace to see it。 Jenna puts work/LIFE balance into perspective in such a beautiful way！
Jenifer Barron Yates
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#MUSTread This book utterly shredded me from the first page to the last。 This should be required reading for every human on the planet。 If I were teaching a class on how to be a person， this book would be my syllabus！！ Jenna’s heart， purpose， and level of commitment come through in every word。 Do yourself a favor， and stop whatever you’re doing and read it NOW。 #requiredreading #HowAreYouReallyBook
Cristy Brickell
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Looking for a great book？？ I happily recommend Jenna Kutcher’s “How Are You Really。”The first two sections are about doing a deep dive into your heart to figure out if you are living the life you want to live （or if you are just filling your day with activities that bring you no real joy or fulfillment）。This is what I did about five years ago， when I was forced to reevaluate my entire life。 I wish I’d had Jenna there to smooth the way; perhaps I would have discovered my dream job a few years ear Looking for a great book？？ I happily recommend Jenna Kutcher’s “How Are You Really。”The first two sections are about doing a deep dive into your heart to figure out if you are living the life you want to live （or if you are just filling your day with activities that bring you no real joy or fulfillment）。This is what I did about five years ago， when I was forced to reevaluate my entire life。 I wish I’d had Jenna there to smooth the way; perhaps I would have discovered my dream job a few years earlier。The real gem in the book is the last section。 It’s the “now what？” part; a topic that no one else seems to want to discuss。 This section tackled my “now that I’ve made a decision” and “now that I’m actually in my dream job” questions。 I especially needed to hear the information in the last two chapters。 They showed me how to set better boundaries and reminded me that resting periodically is a crucial skill。 Golden！！I hope you enjoy “How Are You Really” as much as I did！ 。。。more
Joelle Bradfield
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I LOVED this book！！ It felt like Jenna was speaking to me personally， reminding me how much I matter。 How much my story matters。 Reading her story encouraged me so much。 And I love how she always brings things back to the reader - how are YOU doing， what are YOU feeling。 One of my fave reads by far。
Tiffany Lorraine
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This is more than a book！ It is a guide to a better life。 You will deep dive into how to get back in alignment with your intuition。 Jenna’s generous heart pours into you with every word， like a best friend who wants nothing but the best for you。 Previewing the book has been my honor and privilege。 I am changed for the better by it。 As I apply the principles learned from asking， “How are you really？” I find myself grounded in living my truth and dreaming again。 Everyone needs to read this book！！！
Melissa
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This book was everything I needed to read and didn’t know I needed to read。 From the first page， I felt so completely seen。 Everything about it was impactful。 As a therapist， I’ve watched so much burnout occur over the last two years。 This book could be a game changer for anyone in that space。 I’ll recommend it to anyone willing to ask the hard questions。 This book was beautiful and one I’ll back to over and over again！ 💜
Lieve Buzard
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Reading How are you， really？ feels exactly like strolling through a park with a hot cup of coffee and having a deep conversation with a lifelong friend。 As an aspiring author， I am deeply moved by how Jenna’s words leap off the page and hit me right in the heart。 How are you， really？ is like a breath of fresh air for my soul。 Jenna is a masterful storyteller and gets straight to the heart of the matter with authenticity。 She tackles challenging issues with gentle compassion。 Her practical reflec Reading How are you， really？ feels exactly like strolling through a park with a hot cup of coffee and having a deep conversation with a lifelong friend。 As an aspiring author， I am deeply moved by how Jenna’s words leap off the page and hit me right in the heart。 How are you， really？ is like a breath of fresh air for my soul。 Jenna is a masterful storyteller and gets straight to the heart of the matter with authenticity。 She tackles challenging issues with gentle compassion。 Her practical reflection questions and strategies are both lighthearted and profound。 One of my favorite parts is “Jenna’s Jump Starts”， where there’s a mini “cheat sheet” with simple strategies for navigating different feelings from exhausted and lonely to stuck and blah。 This year has been a tough one for me - I’ve lost loved ones， gotten divorced， moved， changed jobs， lost my church group， and navigated chronic health challenges and depression。 Staying hopeful and authentically listening to my feelings has often felt overwhelming。 How are you， really？ Is exactly the kind of resource I’ve been looking for: a judgment-free journey to reclaiming and reframing the struggles of life into opportunity and an emerging pathway forward。I am so grateful that Jenna poured generous time and energy into bringing this beautiful book to life！ If you’re looking to cultivate your intuition and inner wisdom while embracing the full， messy richness that this wild， wonderful life has to offer， I can’t recommend How are you， really？ more highly！ 。。。more
Jessica Kounter
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I am LOVING this book。 I download with my husband every night on the chapter I read that day。 It has honestly changed my life！ I really like that there are prompt questions in every chapter。 It really takes it to the next level！ My favorite chapter so far was vision fulfilled。 I have entire pages highlighted！ I think every single human needs to read that chapter （and the whole book）。
Reader
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I haven't read a book that I could relate to as much as this - Jenna hit the nail on the head in describing some of the thoughts and processes we face as 30 something humans trying to figure things out and take the leap forward that we know that we are capable of。 I wish every young woman was gifted this book - it could just be the key they need to unlock their true potential。 Read it with tissues I balled - frequently - as it hit HARD on many occasions - relatable， real and beyond helpful in te I haven't read a book that I could relate to as much as this - Jenna hit the nail on the head in describing some of the thoughts and processes we face as 30 something humans trying to figure things out and take the leap forward that we know that we are capable of。 I wish every young woman was gifted this book - it could just be the key they need to unlock their true potential。 Read it with tissues I balled - frequently - as it hit HARD on many occasions - relatable， real and beyond helpful in terms of how to reframe things - thank you Jenna for your vulnerability！ 。。。more
Kelly Nickell
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As a working mama of little kiddos， Jenna has been someone I’ve loved following in recent years。 I was so excited to hear she wrote a book， and I can tell you， not only did it not disappoint- it was even better than I could have imagined。 I absolutely devoured it- every chapter will leave you inspired and motivated to create， visualize and go after your dreams。 She writes in a way that feels like she’s your best friend right there talking to you， it’s the best book I have read in a long time！！
Simone
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