Prompted by the inquiry of a student, Dr. Rebecca Block, an educator and parent, along with undergraduate student Grace Edwards, initiated conversations with teenagers nationwide. These discussions delved into times where schools failed to meet expectations and identified what factors contributed to successes. Can You Help Me Give a Sh*t? Unlocking Teen Motivation in School and Life presents these narratives alongside insights from psychology and education research, aiming to examine strategies for fostering enduring motivation among youth.