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Mostly Unanswerable Questions

Advice for Rabble Rousers Participating Full-heartedly In the Quiet Revolution That Is Daily Life

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ABOUT THE BOOK

In a world overrun by busyness, work, and overwhelm, “Mostly Unanswerable Questions” offers a refreshing and sassy perspective on living life by your own rules. This heartwarming book is not just about work, love, and everyday problems; it’s a guide to reconnecting with your inner changemaker and crafting a life that feels truly yours.

Within each essay responding to unanswerable questions, are stories, resources, and guidance on how to regain hope, inspiration, and a bias towards action. Each gives you the opportunity to:

  • Create a personal compass to make bold decisions
  • Summon courage and strength to try new things
  • Learn ways to shift your mindset and take action on projects you actually care about
  • Get excited about life again

Through a collection of insightful life advice postcards and letters, this book leverages your activist values to inspire you to live a good life on your own terms. It’s not your typical self-help guide; it’s a playful exploration of three powerful reframes that will ignite your ambition for change.

As you read, you’ll rediscover the wild and precious life you once dreamed of. It’s a journey that encourages you to ask good questions, challenge the norm, and embrace your uniqueness so you can do life your own way. It encourages you to live full-heartedly and reminds you that the future is full of possibilities.

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Praise for Mostly Unanswerable Questions

Every aspect of the book provides valuable tools from three different perspectives to inspire the reader on a roadmap for self-awareness and development. I highly recommend this book not only to individuals invested in self-improvement but also to all mental health professionals working with their clients.  It is a wonderful resource!

Dr. Tonja H. Krautter, Psy.D., LCSW
Therapist in Author of 3 books, CA

Lara combines her decades of experience as a professional coach with humor and practical insights, creating a compelling narrative that transcends the conventional self-help genre.

Juliet Starrett, CEO of The Ready State, Inc.
New York Times Bestselling Author of Built to Move
www.thereadystate.com

Yvonne Ator, MD, MPH

A fresh, fun, delightful, insightful, practical, irreverent and unapologetically wholehearted approach to life’s most common yet enigmatic questions, Mostly Unanswerable Questions is a must-read for rabble-rousers, idealists and changemakers everywhere! It will enlighten, entertain and guide you through life’s often frustrating and confusing mazes, bringing you back home to yourself. Lara’s uniquely eclectic, and integrative lens of “Head, Heart and Gut”, Existential and Professional wisdom gives a grounded, inspiring, expert, empathetic approach chock full of actionable resources - this is rare in the personal development space. If you want to make a positive impact in the world, you need this book!
The Thriving Idealist Podcast, Thinking About Quitting Medicine?
www.Yvonneator.com

Sarah Hope / Transformational Coach

Mostly Unanswerable Questions is an intimate love letter to the sacred rebel, the ardent seeker, the questioner of the status quo. This book invites you to flip the script on life. It is a captivating journey that invites you to color outside the lines, ask the unasked, and savor the sweet chaos of embracing your true self. An absolute must-read for anyone craving a life less ordinary!
Retreat Leader, Nature Connected Coach
www.sarahhopecoaching.com

Jane Morris Pack, Program Director

Lara’s sense of humor and her creative, open nature form the basis for this look into our most profound and challenging questions. She offers a hopeful and practical exploration for curious minds. This book can help in personal and professional journeys to expand your thinking and engage more fully in your life.
Head of Studio Arts, The Aegean Center for the Fine Arts
www.aegeancenter.com

Kat Peterson, Design Entrepreneur

Mostly Unanswerable Questions is a wonderful roadmap for artists and small businesses. Lara teaches you to embrace yourself and imagine the life you would like to live. Her insightful questions really help you get out of the "stuck" and into the mindset of change and possibilities.
Owner of Baby Cats of California, Designer
www.babycatsofca.com

Devon Loftus, Author

With humor and heart, Mostly Unanswerable Questions is a selection of love letters to misfits and seekers. With a focus on our head, heart, gut, and existential wonderings, this book challenges you to embrace the beautiful chaos of a life well-lived. And a road seldom walked. It's a manifesto for the bold and unconventional. It's a walk back home.
Author of the award-winning cookbook, The Moon Cycle Cookbook and author of Dwell: A Journal
www.devonloftuswrites.com

Hope Amico, Artist Entrepreneur

Lara wants you to succeed. Her advice and encouragement comes in open-ended questions, meant to lighten the weight of your worries and spur curiosity in your own thought patterns. This book is like a good friend: funny, warm and on your side.
the Keep Writing project
www.hopeamico.com

Yvonne Ator, MD, MPH

“Mostly Unanswerable Questions is a must-read for rabble-rousers, idealists and changemakers everywhere! If you want to make a positive impact in the world, you need this book! “
The Thriving Idealist Podcast, Thinking About Quitting Medicine?

Juliet Starrett, CEO of The Ready State, Inc.

Mostly Unanswerable Questions is not just any book - it's a delightful and rebellious roadmap that beckons readers to reclaim their lives from the tumultuous chaos of modern living. Lara combines her decades of experience as a professional coach with humor and practical insights, creating a compelling narrative that transcends the conventional self-help genre. The book's professional and career development section provides expert and creative guidance for those navigating the often perplexing journey of finding purpose and authenticity in their professional lives. In a world where career choices can feel overwhelming and societal expectations often drown out individual aspirations, this section serves as a much-needed compass and is worth the price of admission.
New York Times Bestselling Author of Built to Move
www.thereadystate.com

Dr. Tonja H. Krautter, Psy.D., LCSW

True to its title, Mostly Unanswerable Questions, provides clarity and wisdom in an easily understandable manual for change.  Lara Buelow does an exceptional job of coaching the reader on how to live life authentically, embrace their inner changemaker, and ultimately transform their life in positive and impactful ways.  Every aspect of the book provides valuable tools from three different perspectives to inspire the reader on a roadmap for self-awareness and development. I highly recommend this book not only to individuals invested in self-improvement but also to all mental health professionals working with their clients. It is a wonderful resource!
Therapist & in  Author of 3 books

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