A book of inspirational and spiritual life lessons from the star of NBC's "This Is Us" examines the role of authenticity and sincerity in her successes, encouraging readers to claim their rightful places in a world that constantly undermines individuals. As Kate Pearson on the television show This Is Us, Metz presents a character that viewers see themselves in, no matter what they look like or where they come from. Now she shares her story, and shows how she has applied the lessons she learned from both setbacks and successes. She offers practical applications of her insights, blending love and experience. Metz encourages us all to claim our rightful place in a world that may be trying to knock us down, find our own unique gifts, and pursue our dreams.

Introduction -- Use the pretty napkin -- Bottle rocket in a beer bottle -- Too much but not enough -- Bee mindful: Say thank you -- Secret summer -- Be not afraid -- Bee mindful: Preschool rules still apply -- You're here for a reason -- These are the breaks -- Bee mindfuL; How to be an agent of change in your own life -- Woo me with your words -- Bee mindful: The shrouded supreme -- Lost Angeles -- If nothing changes, nothing changes -- Bee mindful: My new vows -- When you're so thirsty you're dehydrated -- Bee mindful: Don't call him back -- Falling forward -- The not-so-big easy -- Bee mindful: Hurt people hurt people -- Do whatcha wanna do -- Bee mindful: Wear what makes you happy -- Return on the investment -- Bee mindful: The power of an apology -- A reason, a season, or a lifetime -- Bee mindful: Give back to others (and to yourself) -- Forever never fades -- P.S.: A letter from Chrissy to Kate.