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A bold, story-packed guide for men in their 20s who want to stop overthinking and start building a life that matters.
📘 Pre-order Just Start now
Launching June 4, 2025
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🧲Feeling Stuck Isn’t a Flaw. It’s a Signal.
If you're in your 20s and wondering why everything feels like a question mark, you're not alone.
You want to build something real. A business. A relationship. A life.
But starting feels risky—and waiting feels worse.
This book is your permission slip to stop waiting. And to just start.
📚 What You’ll Learn
This isn’t a list of hacks. It’s a map made by someone who’s walked the road.
Inside, you’ll learn:
Why clarity is overrated—and how motion creates momentum
How to test your dream without quitting your job
The secret to building habits that stick
What no one tells you about loneliness (and how to use it)
How to invest time, money, and energy in a way that actually pays off
If you're looking for step-by-step fluff, this book’s not for you.
If you’re ready to grow, build, and bet on yourself? Let’s go.
🙋 Who This Book Is For
You have ideas—but don’t know where to start
You feel behind—and can’t tell if you’re wasting time
You want to live fully—but keep saying “someday”
You’re hungry for depth, discipline, and direction
🤔 Why This Book Is Different
Most books give you advice. This one gives you movement.
Just Start weaves together:
Raw personal stories from Daniel’s 20s (while still in his 20s)
Insights from iconic figures like Oprah, Elon Musk, and Joan of Arc
Simple, doable prompts at the end of every chapter to help you take action immediately
You don’t need more information.
You need to make your next move.
This book helps you do exactly that.
🎁 Special Pre-Order Bonus
🎉 Instant Access: Digital Companion Guide
Pre-order now and get access to the Just Start Companion Guide—a downloadable journal-style resource to help you apply each chapter’s lesson right away.
Includes:
Level One application prompts
Space to track your own ideas, dreams, and decisions
Extra “Just Start” challenges to build momentum
Daniel Baarns is a writer, speaker, drummer, and entrepreneur based in Northern California. He’s the founder of Baarns Detailing and the author of over 65 the weekly newsletters Comfort Crushers. His passion is helping young adults build courage, consistency, and clarity—especially when the world around them is confusing or loud.
This is his first book. It won’t be his last.
📘 Let’s Go.
You don’t need more time.
You need one brave move.
You need to Just Start.
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Ships June 4, 2025.