Let me start with this: I just finished reading Do Epic Shit by Ankur Warikoo, and I feel like I’ve been simultaneously hugged, slapped, and handed a to-do list for life — all in under 200 pages.
Before I get into the meat of it, here’s a disclaimer: if you’re expecting a traditional book with dramatic storytelling arcs, mysterious plot twists, and maybe a villain who turns out to be the protagonist’s uncle — this is not that book.
Instead, what you get is a delightful chaos of wisdom, confessions, tweets-that-became-philosophy, and the kind of advice that makes you pause and go, “Damn. Why didn’t I think of that?”
What’s in the Book?
Do Epic Shit is not really a book; it’s more like Warikoo’s journal, Twitter feed, and brain had a party and decided to publish the highlights. It’s a compilation of his thoughts on life, success, failure, self-awareness, habits, entrepreneurship, relationships, money, and more. There’s no formal structure—just punchy entries spread across themes, making it an excellent book for the modern attention span (read: goldfish).
Every page feels like a mic drop. And just when you think, “Okay, that was deep,” the next page hits you with something even deeper, or funnier, or painfully real. It’s like therapy, but cheaper.
The Humor Hits Different
One of the things I loved most about Warikoo’s writing is that he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Yes, he’s been a successful entrepreneur, mentor, and speaker, but in these pages, he’s also the guy who overslept on the first day of his job, has battled self-doubt, and once cried over a pizza (okay, I made that last one up, but you get the vibe).
He drops lines like:
“Don’t take advice from someone who hasn’t made the mistake you’re about to make.”
or
“The person you marry will have a greater impact on your career than your manager.”
Relatable? Absolutely. Scary? Also yes.
Nuggets of Wisdom That Smack You in the Face
The book is full of those “put-the-book-down-and-stare-at-the-wall” kind of moments. For example:
- On self-worth: “Your self-worth is not defined by your last mistake.”
- On decision-making: “You’ll never have perfect information. Make the best decision you can and move on.”
- On success: “Success is being able to do what you want, when you want, with who you want.”
You start to realize that “doing epic shit” doesn’t mean starting the next billion-dollar startup or climbing Mount Everest while live-streaming. It means showing up. Being honest with yourself. Taking ownership of your decisions. Learning how to say no to toxic people. And maybe—just maybe—making peace with the fact that your to-do list will never be empty.
Who Should Read This?
If you’re:
- In your 20s or 30s and feel like life is a confusing mix of ambition, overthinking, and existential dread
- Someone who loves practical, no-fluff advice (with memes and self-roasts included)
- Tired of Instagram productivity hacks that make you feel like a lazy potato
- A fan of brutally honest mentors who are not afraid to talk about their failures
Then Do Epic Shit should be your next read. No gatekeeping. Just raw truths and real talk.
Final Thoughts: Read it, Live it, Gift it
I didn’t just read Do Epic Shit. I experienced it like a series of wake-up calls delivered with a smirk. It’s one of those books you’ll want to keep on your bedside table (or in the bathroom, honestly—perfect length for a few pages per sit).
Ankur Warikoo reminds us that life doesn’t come with a user manual—but this book comes pretty close. So if you’re ready to laugh, reflect, cringe at your own life decisions, and then get up and try again, read this book.
And if nothing else, you’ll walk away from it saying, “You know what? Maybe I can do some epic shit too.”
Rating: 9/10
Best consumed with: A cup of coffee and a side of existential panic.
Have you read it yet? Would love to hear your thoughts!
