I love reading autobiographies of all kinds, and "I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons" by Kevin Hart and Neil Strauss is no exception. This book takes you through his childhood, growing up with in a dysfunctional home, his journey from being a shoe salesperson to a struggling and eventually thriving comedian. He had too many nuggets of wisdom to fit in an atomic essay but here were some things I learned:

Turning Adversity into Success

Hart's dad was a drug addict, and he doesn't hide this fact. Now, he makes jokes about it. His mom, on the other hand, was extremely strict and had a schedule that he had to follow exactly. This lead him to developing the work ethic that he has today. While it can be easy to feel bitter about having such a poor childhood, it's likely Hart would not have become as successful if he hadn't experienced these when he was young.

Accepting Yourself

You start accepting yourself when you stop dwelling on your weaknesses and just assume they're an undeniable part of you that aren't going away. It's freeing when you have nothing to prove to others. He came to terms with his height, socioeconomic status, and family situation when he was a teenager which helped him with his relationships and career. And again, joking about these things and laughing at yourself (as long as it's not overly self-deprecating) shows that you're comfortable with yourself.