No Pain No Gaines…Because WHO doesn’t love Chip Gaines?!?!

I am 100 percent a Chip and Joanna Gaines fan. Not only their incredibly popular show, FIXER UPPER, or their undeniable talent for creating beauty, or even their amazing vision at Magnolia Market, but also CHIP AND JO…the people. They are just GOOD PEOPLE. I honestly think we could hang out and be best friends. I know that is what EVERY good stalker says, but hey, what famous Texan WOULDN’T want to come to small town Washington and hang out with a complete stranger??? All THAT to say…I REALLY admire Chip and Joanna, so when I was given the chance to receive an early copy of Chip Gaines’ new book NO PAIN NO GAINES, I was ALLLLL INNN!!!

I listened to No Pain No Gaines as an audiobook, and hearing Chip’s OWN voice reading his words was NEXT LEVEL for me. It was like we were having a good conversation. AND like I said before…I THINK if he knew me…he would WANT to have this conversation in person…just saying. He filled this book with personal anecdotes from his youth, and JUST when I thought I couldn’t love him more, I listened to him tell a story about taking a mason jar full of orange juice to a college party and I KNEW he was meant to be my BFF. In a world where it is NOT always cool to be the “good guy,” it is so refreshing to hear from someone who just authentically wants to be known as HONEST, GOOD, and TRUE.

When I started listening, I was expecting Chip to share his insights on how to be successful at business, but instead, I found this book MORE about how to be successful at being a good human. Instead of being about HOW to grow a successful network of people to help you succeed and get rich, he talks about how to surround yourself with the right people to help you become your MOST authentic self and succeed at LIFE. I was hooked from the introduction (which was given by Jo-Jo herself) and was totally invested in EVERYTHING Chip said. In a world where celebrities and influencers tell us we need ALL THE THINGS NO MATTER WHAT THE COST, it was so refreshing to hear Chip shout out the REAL reasons for this life…family, love, and joy. This book was just the reset I needed. I spend A LOT of time on social media, and it is ALWAYS a good reminder to focus on REAL LIFE and to check my priorities. In this world filled with Kims and Kanyes, I am determined to be more of a Chip Gaines.

Join me later this week for more Chip and Jo as I share all of my favorite spots to visit in Waco and all of my tips for taking a quick trip to Magnolia Market. Let’s chat soon. JESS

Check out more of my favorite books HERE, HERE, and HERE.