Do Hard Things

Do Hard Things


By: Alex and Brett Harris
Reviewed by: Felicity T., 16
Rating: It was amazing!


Wait! I know how this must look... a review for a book called "Do Hard Things"??! This must sound insane, stupid, and just plain boring. But you know what? The title of this book is a hook to get you into it, and this book holds an entire universe of treasure!

"Do Hard Things" is a book written by teenaged twin brothers, Alex and Brett Harris. It's targeted toward teens like you and me, but its message is completely appropriate for people of any age. Alex and Brett's message is simple: it's all about challenging American expectations for teens and rebelling against the norm: mediocrity. Even more, it's about personally challenging yourself to be the best and strongest and most influential and strong-charactered you can be. Hence, the title, "Do Hard Things."

Why? You may ask. Why should I bother to get up and do hard things when no one else is doing it? It's haaaarrrd! One of the strongest ideas in Alex and Brett's book is that the low expectations of our culture for teens (think, drugs, pregnancy, gangs) are really just chains that our limiting us from our true and unexplored potential. The twins discuss the "Myth of Adolescence," and push teens to be great men and women when they are able to, and not to fool around with grownup toys but live like babies.

Even more, "Do Hard Things" motivates readers to live out what they believe, to show people the legitimacy of their ideas with ACTION. From little, day-to-day hard things to big projects, the authors explain how living a self-challenged life of striving toward excellence has a huge impact on the world. "Do Hard Things" also has a message for young men and women who seem like overachievers. It holds a call to work toward personal excellence, even for the people who are above average.

This is a life-changing book that is easy to read and significantly inspiring! The title is daunting, but your life will never be the same when you're finished with this book.


Recommended to: Teens, Young Adults, High School Students, College Students