Kanwer Singh – or as he’s known professionally, Humble the Poet – is a former school teacher turned spoken word artist, rapper, filmmaker, designer, influencer, and motivational speaker. He’s also the international best-selling author of Unlearn and Unlearn – Beneath the Surface.
Humble the Poet Books
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What's Things No One Else Can Teach Us about?
Things No One Else Can Teach Us (2019) is a part-memoir, part-unconventional self-help book. Full of revealing personal stories and philosophical musings, it will inspire you to question your beliefs about failure, success, and what really makes life meaningful.
Who should read Things No One Else Can Teach Us?
- Would-be creatives looking for encouragement to follow the life of their dreams
- Self-development and personal growth seekers
- Fans of Humble the Poet who want to learn more about his life
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How to be Love(d)
Humble the Poet
Simple Truths for Going Easier on Yourself, Embracing Imperfection & Loving Your Way to a Better Life
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How to be Love(d) (2022) teaches you how to transform your thoughts and actions to give, receive, and experience more love in life. Full of relatable stories and actionable advice, this guide will teach you how to rid yourself of useless programming, embrace imperfection, and honor your progress – so you can better love yourself and others.
Who should read How to be Love(d)?
- Anyone going through a breakup
- People looking to improve their romantic, platonic, or family relationships
- Fans of the author’s art and music
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What's Unlearn about?
Unlearn (2014) is a collection of 101 short essays on how to live a better life. These succinct yet profound essays prompt you to challenge your own beliefs as well as the commonly held assumptions of wider society. The truths revealed about happiness, love, success, and truth itself aren’t always easy to hear, but they’re crucial insights into the nature of empowerment and freedom.
Who should read Unlearn?
- Anyone feeling lost or stuck in life
- Those looking to improve their relationships with others and themselves
- Artists seeking inspiration

