"Empowering, Life-changing. Absolutely phenomenal! WORTHY will not only help you emotionally, physically and spiritually but will also give you the tools to realize that YOU are worthy of all three."
- ROBIN ROBERTS, Good Morning America
"A masterpiece on building self-confidence, self-worth and self-love. This book gives you the tools to trust yourself, love yourself, and heal your life. I couldn't put it down, it's an absolute must read for you and anyone in your life who needs to know their worth! An inspiring book by such an inspiring woman!"
- ELLEN DEGENERES Host, Actress, Writer, and Producer
"YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK BECAUSE YOU'RE WORTHY OF IT! It's a life-changing wake-up call and road map to the life you deserve. Jamie is an icon of female empowerment."
- MEL ROBBINS Host, Coach and International Bestselling Author
"Raw, vulnerable, incredibly inspiring! WORTHY is a masterclass on letting go of doubt, building the life you dream of, and stepping in to your destiny. Jamie is a living example of the power within and this book will inspire anyone to tap into their own inherent worthiness."
- DR. NICOLE LEPERA The Holistic Psychologist & best-selling author
"Powerful and transformative! If you want to believe you're enough, love yourself and transform your life, Jamie's got your book and she's got your back! Jamie is an inspiring force for good in this world."
- TONY ROBBINS Life Strategist, Entrepreneur, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
"Groundbreaking! I've never been so moved by a book. The lessons and strategies in WORTHY will change your life. Your heart will be healed, your soul stirred, and you will never be the same again. Jamie has literally lived this and people connect with her in a way I've never seen before."
- ED MYLETT Host, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author
"WORTHY is a message we all need and No one teaches us how to build self-worth better than Jamie Kern Lima...No One!!"
- JOHN C. MAXWELL #1 New York Times bestselling author of 86 Books, Speaker, Pastor
Praise for the work of Jamie Kern Lima
"Game-changing. Authentic. Jamie is the real deal - and that's rare."
-GLENNON DOYLE, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Untamed, Love Warrior
"Raw. Real. Powerful. Filled with vulnerability and grit. This book will inspire you to believe in your own power. It's a book every woman needs!"
-SARA BLAKELY, Founder Spanx
"helps you turn down the noise of your inner critic and tune into your most authentic inner voice."
-JAY SHETTY, #1 NY Times bestselling author Think Like a Monk, 5+ Billion View Video Creator
"Jamie is an inspiration! A genuine soul with a tenacious spirit and the heart of lion. We can learn a lot from her incredible journey and her beautiful heart!"
-CHRISSY METZ, Actress, Singer, #1 NY Times bestselling author
"Jamie's story will inspire you to dream big dreams no matter how impossible they may seem."
- VICTORIA OSTEEN, NY Times bestselling author, Co-Pastor Lakewood Church
"thoughtful, authentic, in...spiring. An invitation to find your dreams."
- BOB GOFF, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Love Does, Dream Big, Everybody Always
"Jamie Kern Lima is one of the most inspiring people I've ever met, Jamie is a role model for our times."
- BRENDON BURCHARD, #1 New York Times bestselling author, High Performance Habits
"If you've got a dream in your heart and have been waiting for permission to go after it then this is your moment! Jamie's story will give you the courage to make all your dreams come true!"
- LEWIS HOWES, NY Times bestselling author The School of Greatness and The Greatness Mindset
"If your faith is low and you're losing hope in your dream, Jamie Kern Lima's story is a powerful reminder that all things are possible to those who believe. . . Your professional, personal and spiritual fill-up!"
- DeVON FRANKLIN, New York Times bestselling author & Hollywood Producer
Chapter Page
A Note to the Reader ix
Worthy Starts Here 1
Part 1 Seeing
Chapter 1 The One Thing That Transforms Everything 19
Chapter 2 Change Your Relationship with Rejection, Change Your Life 41
Chapter 3 You're Not Crazy, You're Just First 61
Chapter 4 You Have Greatness Inside You 73
Part 2 Unlearning
Chapter 5 Don't Wait on Your Weight: The Lie: My Weight Impacts My Worth 97
Chapter 6 The Lie: I Should Only Be Seen When I'm Happy 107
Chapter 7 The Lie: I Don't Deserve Better 115
Chapter 8 The Lie: I Don't Have Anything Special to Offer 129
Chapter 9 The Lie: I Need to Please Them to Love Me 137
Chapter 10 The Lie: If I Stand Out, I'll Get Kicked Out 143
Chapter 11 The Lie: I'm an Imposter and Not Enough on My Own 151
Chapter 12 The Lie: If I'm Me, I Wont Be Loved 161
Chapter 13 The Lie: Labels Are Permanent 171
Part 3 Transforming
Chapter 14 The Secret to Fulfillment 185
Chapter 15 Do You See You? 195
Chapter 16 Know Your Why, Then Fl...y, Girl, Fly 215
Chapter 17 Circle or Cage 223
Chapter 18 Overexposed and Underdeveloped 241
Chapter 19 Transformations 253
Part 4 Knowing
Chapter 20 Your Ticket to the Moon 265
Chapter 21 Who Are You Really Doubting? 273
Chapter 22 Solos 289
Chapter 23 You Are Worthy-Your Victory Lap Starts Now 295
Worthy Doesn't End Here 309
Poem: You're Not Crazy, You re Just First 311
Acknowledgments 317
Bibliography 321
About the Author 327
Notes