Get Off Your "But": How to End Self-Sabotage and Stand Up for Yourself - Hardcover

Stephenson, Sean

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470399937 ISBN 13: 9780470399934

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2009

Synopsis

A hands-on guide for overcoming the forces of negativity and self-sabotage Written for the active, not passive participant, this book offers an inspiring program for overcoming big bumps in the road, eliminating excuses, ending insecurities, and standing up for happiness and success in life. Based on the author's personal story, clinical training and work as a therapist, and extensive experience speaking and teaching, Get Off Your "But" shows how to overcome excuses for emotional paralysis, build self-confidence at work and at home, and achieve a higher level of success in career and relationships. Sean Clinch Stephenson (Oakbrook Terrace, IL) is one of the leading authorities on the deconstruction of self-sabotage (what he calls getting people off their BUTs). A psychotherapist and internationally known professional speaker, he publishes the international men's online magazine InnerGameMagazine.com and has a private psychotherapy practice.

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Product Description:

A hands-on guide for overcoming the forces of negativity and self-sabotage Written for the active, not passive participant, this book offers an inspiring program for overcoming big bumps in the road, eliminating excuses, ending insecurities, and standing up for happiness and success in life.

Review:

In Stephenson's powerful and practical debut, the psychotherapist and professional speaker reveals how to banish self-doubt and insecurity in a world where they may seem omnipresent. Beginning with the source of his own struggle, a rare and painful disease that causes his bones to weaken and break under minimal pressure, Stephenson offers a structured approach to a wide array of topics, including dating, weight loss, lack of motivation, friendship, finances, and goals. While his advice is encouraging and insightful, Stephenson's text is also notable for examples, mottos and resonant personal stories of enormous obstacles and accomplishments (his work with the Clinton administration, attaining his Ph.D., opening his own private practice). Though his unwavering optimism can be daunting (bringing one's day-to-day gripes into sharp relief), Stephenson is empowering and uplifting throughout, and should prove helpful whether facing a lifelong challenge or a more immediate battle. (May) (PublishersWeekly.com, May 18, 2009)

About this edition

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470399937
• ISBN 13: 9780470399934
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240