S.U.M.O.: Shut Up, Move On: The Straight-Talking Guide to Creating and Enjoying a Brilliant Life - Softcover

Paul McGee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841126632 ISBN 13: 9781841126630

Publisher: Capstone, 2005

Synopsis

"S.U.M.O." stands for Shut Up, Move On. It's a phrase to say to ourselves (and sometimes others) when we are acting or thinking in a way that is hindering our ability to succeed. It doesn't necessarily mean 'get over it' or 'pull yourself together' (although there may be occasions when both responses are necessary). 'Shut Up' means stop what you're doing, take time out to reflect, let go of baggage and beliefs that hinder your potential. 'Move On' means tomorrow can be different from today, look for new possibilities, don't just think about it, take action. There are six S.U.M.O. principles that are designed to help you create and enjoy a brilliant life. If you are wrestling with life's challenges, these principles will help you do so more successfully: Change Your T-Shirt - take responsibility for your own life and don't be a victim; Develop Fruity Thinking - change your thinking and change your results; Hippo Time is OK - understand how setbacks affect you and how to recover from them; Remember the Beachball - increase your understanding and awareness of other people's world; Learn Latin - change comes through action not intention; Overcome the tendency to put things off; Ditch Doris Day - create your own future rather than leave it to chance; and, Forget the attitude 'que sera, sera, whatever will be, will be'. 'A superb book. It combines honesty, humour and inspiration to help people move ahead in life'. - Allan and Barbara Pease, authors of "Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps". 'Powerful, simple and effective. A highly engaging and thought provoking book. Anyone who reads it is sure to look at themselves and the world differently as a result'. - Octavius Black and Sebastian Bailey, "The Mind Gym". The "S.U.M.O." guy is Paul McGee, an international speaker and author. He has been developing the S.U.M.O. principles over the last five years.

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Review:

"...there's only one way of describing the emotional u-turn that's needed: shut up, move on. More neatly known as SUMO..." (Accountancy Age, 21 July 2005) "...a snappy, easily digestible book that is full of insight and honesty." (Accounting Technician, September 05) "Refreshing, readable and often profound, I'd recommend it to anyone who is feeling 'stuck' in their career or their life." (Reading Chronicle, 1st September 2005) "...perfect if you're in need of some inspiration and no-nonsense encouragement...refreshingly honest and light-hearted..." (Slimmer, healthier, Fitter, 1st October 2005) "...full of humour, tips and personal anecdotes to encourage you to take an honest look at your life..."(The Brighton Argus, 26th September 2005) "...encourages you to take an honest look at your life, remembering that it is never too late to change..." (Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Mag, November 2005) "...SUMO is a great book and a great idea! Highly Recommended..." (Lifescape Magazine, February 2006)

From the Publisher:

Seven questions to help you S.U.M.O.

· Where is this issue on a scale of 1-10?
· How important will this be in six months time?
· Is my response appropriate and effective?
· How can I influence or improve the situation?
· What can I learn from this?
· What will I do differently next time?
· What can I find that's positive in this situation?

By applying the S.U.M.O. principles to your life, you will discover:

· The single biggest factor that enables you to achieve success
· How to define what success means for you
· How to be successful AND maintain a balanced life
· How to respond honestly and appropriately to setbacks and challenges
· How to maintain your motivation after your initial enthusiasm has worn off
· How to develop successful relationships with others
· How to overcome thinking patterns that can sabotage your success
· How to create a future worth living for that benefits you and everyone around you.

Enjoy the journey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1841126632
• ISBN 13: 9781841126630
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 148
• Illustrator: Griffiths Fiona