Review: No Pain, No Gaines: The Good Stuff Doesn't Come Easy by Chip Gaines

When it comes to books that feature people on reality tv, I tend to be selective. Something that Chip Gaines said that truly stands out and speaks volumes to me, “You don’t choose books, books choose you.” For whatever reason, at the right time, this book speaks volumes. I am so glad that I took a chance.

I didn’t know that much about Chip Gaines other than glances at a few episodes of Fixer Upper. From what I saw, he seemed to be worth the watch. So, when I heard about his latest book, I’d figured why not take a look. To my surprise, from the initial push back from the publisher, I am glad that his vision and perspective came into fruition because I thought that the overall takeaway from this book is a much-needed message to all those out there developing authentic success.

I found myself completely taken by the genuine, authentic voice that spoke to me from the pages.His dedication, hard work and appreciation for all that has come in his path is one that I really sat back and took notice of. He brings experience and grit to his perspective so it’s not just someone someone talking but walking it as well. His journey is an inspiration and the lessons learned along the way will resonate with you. There were several moments that I had to jot down some food for thought to keep myself inspired and motivated for the future.

His perspective on building a network was refreshing and thought-provoking. This book allows you to get to know the real person, not the tv personality, and the people that he surrounded himself with who contributed to and whom he learned from to be successful. The book is at moments funny but more practical and spoken straight from the heart. He brings wonderful insight and valuable lessons that will motivate and support your journey. Overall, I thought this was a good read that would be a great resource for anyone looking for tangible success.