Wise as Fu*k

Compelling and straight-shooting wisdom for coping with whatever challenges life throws at us from the New York Times bestselling author of Unfu*k Yourself.

In Unfu*k Yourself, Gary John Bishop taught millions of readers how to silence the negative, self-sabotaging voice in their head to thrive. In Wise As Fu*k he expands on his ideas, redefining what it means to be wise and showing how to tackle problems and improve our lives and those of others.

When the shit storms of life hit us, many of us don’t know what to do—whether it’s losing a job, suffering a broken heart, or just feeling a lack of purpose. We need wisdom to help us navigate forward. While the internet is full of seemingly good advice, it isn’t helping us actually change our lives. Wise As Fu*k breaks through the bullshit, providing insight to inspire us in the four areas we need it most: love, loss, fear, and success.

Written with his widely admired no-nonsense style, Wise As Fu*k provides a welcome fresh perspective to help us transform how we approach a variety of life’s problems. But Bishop makes clear, the work doesn’t stop there. Now that you’ve unfu*ked yourself and and are wise as fu*k about these touchy areas, you can apply the lessons to make a positive impact on the world.

No-Nonsense Self-Help: Gary John Bishop cuts through empty advice with the straight-shooting wisdom that made Unfu*k Yourself a bestseller. Life Advice for Real Challenges: Tackle the moments that hit hardest—job loss, heartbreak, fear, and lack of purpose—with practical perspective that helps you move forward. Wisdom for Love, Loss, Fear, and Success: Bishop focuses on four of life’s toughest emotional pressure points, showing how to face them with greater clarity and strength. Mindset for Personal Growth: Learn how to stop getting stuck in the same patterns and start transforming how you approach life’s most difficult problems. Make a Positive Impact: Go beyond self-improvement and apply these hard-won lessons to your relationships, your choices, and the wider world around you.