{"product_id":"screw-the-applause-deddy-mahyarto-kresnoputro-mba-9798290810218","title":"Screw the Applause: A Snarky Guide to Stop Being a People Pleaser","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you tired of saying \"yes\" to every favor, only to find yourself stressed, broke, or quietly cursing the world? Welcome to the people-pleaser's trap, where your time, energy, and last ounce of sanity get hijacked by everyone else's demands-your boss's \"urgent\" project, your friend's endless drama, or your cousin's insistence that you plan their entire wedding. If you're ready to break free from this soul-sucking cycle without turning into a heartless jerk, \u003ci\u003eScrew the Applause: A Snarky Guide to Stop Being a People Pleaser\u003c\/i\u003e is your no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud guide to reclaiming your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Deddy Mahyarto K., MBA, this book delivers a refreshing blend of sharp wit, biting sarcasm, and practical wisdom to help you kick the people-pleasing habit for good. With relatable anecdotes and a tone that's equal parts hilarious and empowering, it exposes the Great People-Pleasing Con: the myth that you can (or should) make everyone happy. Spoiler alert: you can't, and trying is a one-way ticket to Burnout City. From the coworker who expects you to fix their mistakes to the family member who guilt-trips you into doing their bidding, this book shows you how to say \"no\" with confidence, set boundaries that stick, and rediscover the real you buried under all those favors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eScrew the Applause\u003c\/i\u003e is structured in four parts, guiding you from recognizing the costs of people-pleasing to living a life that's unapologetically yours: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The People-Pleasing Trap\u003c\/b\u003e reveals why you're stuck saying \"yes\" and how it's costing you time, money, and self-respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Breaking Free\u003c\/b\u003e teaches you the art of saying \"no,\" setting boundaries, and ditching unnecessary apologies without setting the world on fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Living for You (Without Becoming a Jerk)\u003c\/b\u003e helps you reconnect with your own passions and help others on \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Staying Free\u003c\/b\u003e equips you with long-term strategies and a \"People-Pleaser's Survival Kit\" to keep guilt-trippers and favor-askers at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with practical tools like the \"Boundary Blueprint,\" the \"Me Inventory,\" and a snarky \"People-Pleaser Self-Assessment\" quiz, this book offers hands-on exercises to make change stick. You'll laugh at stories like Sarah's wedding-planning meltdown or Jordan's transformation into a \"no\" ninja, all while learning to dodge pushback from those who love your free labor. Whether you're a burnt-out professional, an overwhelmed parent, or just someone who's sick of being everyone's go-to fixer, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop chasing applause and start living for \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e. With \u003ci\u003eScrew the Applause\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll learn to protect your time, energy, and sanity without losing your kindness-or your sense of humor. Grab this book, flip the script on people-pleasing, and discover what it's like to be the main character in your own life. Because you're not a doormat, and the world can survive without your constant \"yes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deddy Mahyarto Kresnoputro Mba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798290810218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Deddy Mahyarto Kresnoputro Mba","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014228914431,"sku":"9798290810218","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cdee2020-3c66-447a-9181-7ac86ea10628.jpg?v=1767747486","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/screw-the-applause-deddy-mahyarto-kresnoputro-mba-9798290810218","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}