Book · 2019 · Psychology
Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come
Why people recommend it
Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan is a humorous and insightful memoir about an introverted journalist who spends a year pushing herself out of her comfort zone by saying yes to every social invitation and terrifying situation that comes her way. Yana Krupnikov recommended the book on The Ezra Klein Show in June 2024 during an episode titled Why Trump Is Winning With Disengaged Voters, describing it as an incredibly funny read that effectively explores the world through the perspective of someone entirely different from oneself. Furthermore, Dr. Laurie Santos discussed the publication on the Huberman Lab podcast in December 2024 during an episode focused on science-based protocols for happiness, mentioning that she had previously hosted the author on her own show. Both podcast guests emphasized the book's clever blend of humor and personal growth, highlighting how it offers practical lessons on overcoming social anxiety and embracing unfamiliar experiences with an open and resilient mind.
Who recommended it
- Dr. Laurie Santos Discussed
- Yana Krupnikov Recommended
Dr. Laurie Santos — 1 mention
“I had this lovely woman Jessica pan on the show is this book called sorry I'm late I didn't want to come”
Yana Krupnikov — 1 mention
“it is a book called sorry I'm late I didn't want to come by Jessica pan which is about uh dealing with other people as an introvert it is an incredibly funny book but it also gets at this idea of looking at the world from the eyes of somebody who is completely different than you”