BOOK
You Are Not That Important
Stop Planning. Stop Worrying. Just Start.
Written by David Cruz Anaya, a London-based independent senior mobile engineer (Android & Kotlin Multiplatform). Read more of his writing on the blog.
Buy on AmazonThe Story Behind the Book
I arrived in the UK with €230, no English, and no degree.
I slept in a park. I worked at McDonald's. I became a high dependency ambulance crew member working 12-hour shifts. Then, I taught myself to code on a second-hand laptop in my spare time.
Today I'm an independent senior mobile engineer and a published author.
If you've ever talked yourself out of something because you were afraid of what people might think, this book is for you.
About the Book
It's not a motivational book. It's not about positive thinking or manifestation or hustle culture. It's about a simple, liberating truth: nobody is watching you fail. The audience you imagine, the one judging your every move, doesn't exist. Everyone is too busy worrying about their own lives to scrutinise yours. And once you really understand that, you're free to start. Start ugly. Start scared. Start before you're ready.
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What is 'You Are Not That Important' about?
It is David Cruz Anaya's book about humility and starting before you feel ready. The core idea: nobody is watching you fail, so start ugly, start scared, and start now, letting go of ego and perfectionism to do work that matters.
Where can I buy the book?
It is available as a paperback on Amazon. The buy links are on this page.
Is the book available in other languages?
Yes. Alongside the English edition it is also published in Spanish (No Eres Tan Importante). Both editions are linked on this page.