"There is real wisdom in these pages; this is a cut above the average self-help book." (PQ Magazine, July 2018)"designed to be dipped in and out of when you need it, with every chapter packed full of insights you might need after a hard or challenging day. I'll be keeping my copy close at hand, just in case I need to remind myself of the things I learnt from reading this book the first time around." (ThisNorthernGal, August 2018)"a real joy to read, and easy to take in the information" (MJW Wales, August 2018) "an extremely accessible book which is not weighed down by too much theory." (That Thing She Reads, August 2018)
Introduction Make Sure You Read This
1. Don t Take Miracles for Granted
2. Make Peace with Paradox
3. Remember You re OK
4. Follow the Safety Announcements
5. Quit Playing the Game You ll Never Win
6. Live Life on Purpose
7. Are You Failing Any of the 7 Cs?
8. Tattoo This on Your Torso
9. Molehills Matter ... Massively
10. Why Fear Isn t Always Your Enemy
11. Don t Leave Your Dreams in the Bin
12. Your Past is not Your Prison
13. Struggles Can Strengthen You
14. Have the Courage to Quit ... Sometimes
15. Wallowing is OK for a While
16. Not All Worries Are Worthless
17. Dethrone the Drama Queen
18. Get Things in Perspective
19. Never Underestimate the Power of Pause
20. Hang Out With Humility
21. How to Avoid Burnout and a Break–up
22. Two People You Need in Life
23. Prune Back the Happy Clappy Tree Sometimes
24. Don t be a TOAT
25. Not Everyone Drinks Whisky
26. Don t Wait for Somebody s Funeral
27. Please Resign from This Job
28. A Crucial Formula You Need to Know
29. A Fool–proof Way to Avoid Criticism
30. You Won t be Mates with Everyone
31. Manage Your Mental Diet
32. Beware the Curse of Comfort
33. Flex for Success
34. Show Some Leadership
35. Take Your Talk for a Walk
Now it s Over to You
Acknowledgements
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Paul McGee is an international keynote speaker and performance coach, combining his background in psychology with large doses of humour and practical insights. He is Managing Director of his own training and education company and proud creator of SUMO (Shut Up & Move On). He has spread the word about SUMO in over 30 countries and expanded the brand into the public, private and education sectors. Paul has a diploma in Performance Coaching and counselling and is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.Building on his background in psychology, Paul has spoken in 34 countries and delivered over 1,500 presentations. Paul has worked as a presentation coach in the UK, Europe and Australia working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience of delivering presentations. His clients include blue chip organisations, public sector bodies, politicians and a leading Premiership football team. His aim is simple - "I want to help people achieve better results in life and have more fun in the process." (www.TheSumoGuy.com)
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