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"...the SUMO approach is simple and effective...an easy–read...engaging and thought–provoking..." (Local Government Chronicle, July 2006)
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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.
1. Change Your T–Shirt – take responsibility for your own life and don′t be a victim.
2. Develop Fruity Thinking – change your thinking and change your results.
3. Hippo Time is OK – understand how setbacks affect you and how to recover from them.
4. Remember the Beachball – increase your understanding and awareness of other people′s world.
5. Learn Latin – change comes through action not intention. Overcome the tendency to put things off.
6. Ditch Doris Day – create your own future rather than leave it to chance. 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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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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How refreshing to read a 'motivational type' book that doesn't pretend that everything in the garden is rosey but one that takes an honest, humourous and practical look at how to get the most from our lives.The author's openess about his own everyday challenges gives the book an easy to identify with feel, whilst also providing some moments to pause and reflect. I have to say what drew to the book in the first place was it's title... superb!( For once I can read a book on the tube without feeling embarrassed by the title). In summary, it's readable, practical, realistic, humourous and inspirational...AND in the midst of the busy lives and hetic schedules that many of us lead, this won't take an age to read. I look forward to the next offering from the SUMO Guy!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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If you've seen on of Pauls many public and corporate speeches, you'll recognise the style and the humour about what is actually a serious subject - how to get over problems and move on. Although Paul talks about SUMO (Shut Up and Move On), he doesn't mean ignore what's happened and get a life - he means consider what's happened, what's the approriate action and get started on living life to the full every day.
Plenty of tips and stories here to keep you interested and rooted in practical real life dramas. So if you can't get to see Paul on his travels - this is the next best thing. If you do hear him, this book will remind you of everything he said. If you're like me, I suggest you get a copy for the car - read a bit before you plan the day - and read a bit at the end to get into perspective what went right and wrong wrong.
Yes it is a 'motivational book' - but not in the American style of "what you want/think is what you'll get" froth. Paul talks about what is practical and achieveable. A good read - and it's funny as well.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Paul's got a gift for creating simple and memorable ideas that encapsulate plain, honest truths about the complex experience of being human. SUMO and the other principles in this book are clear, memorable (I'm sorry too, Doris) and helpful.
At just over 100 pages and plenty of real life examples, this is an easy read, never daunting in its scale and a book that lends itself to revisiting or dipping in for inspiration. It also pulls off the trick of involving the reader without forcing us into laboured self-analysis.
Oh yeah, written with self-depreciating humour throughout, which makes it even more accessible. Thanks Paul.
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Shutting up and moving on
SUMO is easy to read and understand and I enjoyed it. Having read a lot of self-help/self-development books I didn't find much in SUMO that I hadn't heard before but this would be... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bridelia
Shut Up & Move On
This book was given to me as a sales incentive and supposedly a tool to help my business. I loved the format, a small chunk each day and easy to reread until you absorb each point. Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. Laursen
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The S.U.M.O book is a great price and arrived quickly.It was a brand new product.I would do business with them again.
Published 15 months ago by Terry
Great little book that everyone should have
At first I didn't like the way the book was written but you soon get the idea - it's like having a big brother looking out for you and no matter how much you try to convince... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Michelle Donnelly
Excellent Read
I heard about Paul McGee from a Colleague who had attended one of his Talks. He told me how inspiring he was and how he made simple suggestions to improve peoples thinking without... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Portmid
Tip Top!
I don't normally 'do' self help books - but......... I recently attended a Paul McGee session through work and was mightily impressed - no crap - not too happy clappy - just... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Preston Girl
Move on up
A very good masterclass for authors in getting their point across. Paul writes in a straight-forward manner but it is the presentation of his ideas that gives the book extra power. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Stephen Green
Great condition, late delivery
Excellent book in good condition but quite a delay in the delivery - about 10 days after it was expected
Published 19 months ago by Jaybird
Buy this book!
This book was recommended to me recently when I attended an assertiveness course at work, and it was well worth the money. I love this book. A positive, inspirational read. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Charlie Berry
Inspirational
I read the book over a couple of days, however found it really useful to go over some chapters with a pen and a piece of paper in hand afterwards, to write down whether some things... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Polina Jenkins
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