Today coanchor Al Roker presents an entertaining guide to achieving a life of happiness and success through the power of "yes!"
These days, the road to success can feel jampacked with scheduling, networking, nonstop hustle, and flat-out absurdity. And no one knows that better than Al Roker—beloved cohost of The Today Show, weatherperson extraordinaire, and the man we all secretly wish we could turn to for wisdom and wisecracks in our everyday lives. From his college days as a polyester suit-clad weather forecaster in Syracuse to battling and buttering up the "Butter Man" during the legendary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Al has learned worthwhile lessons over a long, successful career. And now, for the first time, Al is ready to unleash savvy advice on how to embrace happiness and the power of saying "yes," alongside a host of humorous tips and tricks about how to succeed in life.
In You Look So Much Better in Person, Al teaches us how we can weather the storm of life, no matter how torrential the downpour, and shares anecdotes from his own treasure trove of memories in the spotlight. And it hasn't always been easy—believe it or not, even Al has been yelled at by his boss, suffered an emotional breakdown at work, and been told he'd be better suited in another position. Within these pages, he looks back on his own career and shares valuable "Altruisms" that can be applied to our own endeavors, such as how to:
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Sharing a host of lively anecdotes, Roker reflects on what he's learned from his undeniably successful career. [...] Ebullient revelations of a contented life.
— KirkusThis sunny, pleasant book is perfect for Roker fans or anyone in need of a quick pick me up.
— Publisher's WeeklyAn easy recommendation.
— Booklist[This book is] illustrated with great charm, and [shows] that you don't have to be the company chest-beater to be the winner.
— The New York TimesFull of amusing stories.
— AARPA charming memoir that will inspire readers.
— The Chicago Sun Times[Roker] talks straight up success...
— The Washington InformerI love aphorisms, so I loved the organization of this book by 'ALtruisms'-lessons for career and life that Al Roker has learned along the way. So many great insights.
— Gretchen Rubin, author of THE HAPPINESS PROJECTBe the first to write a review about this audiobook!
Al Roker is known to over thirty million viewers each week for his work on NBC’s Today show, a role that has earned him thirteen Emmy Awards. Among his numerous books are the New York Times bestseller Don’t Make Me Stop This Car!: Adventures in Fatherhood and the bestselling Al Roker’s Big Bad Book of Barbecue. The Morning Show Murders marked his first foray into fiction. Al resides in Manhattan with his wife, ABC News and 20/20 coanchor Deborah Roberts, and has two daughters and a son.