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The new edition of the personal development classic
This long–awaited second edition gives us even more of Paul McGee′s unique look at boosting our confidence – with his much–loved wit and good humour. The new edition includes a brand new chapter and a host of new exercises.
Paul′s approach to confidence is different. According to Paul, we don′t have to raise our self–confidence to the roof; just increasing our confidence by a small amount can dramatically change our lives. Paul explains exactly what confidence is, why it′s so important and just how to develop it in ourselves and others. This honest, practical and realistic book covers:
- Confidence in business
- Being more confident in your love life
- Confidence in social situations
- Confidence in job interviews and presentations
- A brand new chapter on handling conflict confidently
- Experiences from real people who have followed Paul′s advice and improved their lives
From the Back Cover
Whatever you want, just get out there and do it
You can get that promotion, be more self–assured in public and achieve your personal best – anything is possible with confidence.
Confidence is the magic ingredient that changes you from a spectator into a player, and it only takes a small change to make a massive difference to what you achieve in life. If Tom Cruise was 10% taller, he’d be over 6 foot. If you had 10% more confidence, what would you be doing now?
A small change = a big difference
Now in its second edition, the bestselling Self–Confidence has a brand new chapter and even more practical advice, showing you how to:
- Move out of your comfort zone and make a difference
- Deal with nerves and stop anxiety de–railing you
- Rethink your beliefs about yourself
- Recover from challenging setbacks
- Deal with those who crush your confidence.
Its amazing what you can do when you have the confidence to try. So what’s to stop you?
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I see this book primarily as a very good introduction, rather than an all-encompassing guide. As another reviewer has mentioned, if self-confidence is a serious issue then it can be helpful to look at more in-depth solutions such as CBT and `Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies' is a useful starting point there.
That said, this is an uncomplicated and accessible book and it therefore makes help available to a wider audience than would necessarily want to sit and wade through the likes of CBT, and for that Paul McGee is to be applauded in his approach. Personally I found the layout of short paragraphs separated by line spaces at every break, to be a distraction, but I can see how others would find the layout helpful, especially if currently struggling with low levels of concentration due to recent emotional upset, or so on.
The over-riding points I come away with from this book are:
- Small steps - that taking small steps really can bring about huge increases in your level of self-confidence, and also that you should only take small steps at a time; not set out to change everything all at once, which could prove counter-productive.
- Self belief - believing in yourself, accepting yourself, liking yourself and ultimately becoming your `own best friend'. An important concept. It's all too easy to become your own harshest critic and Paul's chapter, `How to Be Your Own Best Mate' can really help you to challenge these toxic thoughts about yourself.
- Challenging yourself - Paul also has some very useful advice on `anxiety' and the need to challenge yourself to achieve more and to break out of your comfort zone to improve your levels of self-confidence and self-belief.
It's a book which is going to mean different things to different people, depending on where your own particular weaknesses lie. It is, however, a book that many people would benefit from reading and using to help further their own self-development. A very good starting point for helping to improve your confidence and self-assurance.
A couple of Paul McGee quotes to take away:
...'Self-confidence is being able to live with your doubt as your companion but not as your master.'
...'Your past can make you bitter or it can make you better.'
That said, this is an uncomplicated and accessible book and it therefore makes help available to a wider audience than would necessarily want to sit and wade through the likes of CBT, and for that Paul McGee is to be applauded in his approach. Personally I found the layout of short paragraphs separated by line spaces at every break, to be a distraction, but I can see how others would find the layout helpful, especially if currently struggling with low levels of concentration due to recent emotional upset, or so on.
The over-riding points I come away with from this book are:
- Small steps - that taking small steps really can bring about huge increases in your level of self-confidence, and also that you should only take small steps at a time; not set out to change everything all at once, which could prove counter-productive.
- Self belief - believing in yourself, accepting yourself, liking yourself and ultimately becoming your `own best friend'. An important concept. It's all too easy to become your own harshest critic and Paul's chapter, `How to Be Your Own Best Mate' can really help you to challenge these toxic thoughts about yourself.
- Challenging yourself - Paul also has some very useful advice on `anxiety' and the need to challenge yourself to achieve more and to break out of your comfort zone to improve your levels of self-confidence and self-belief.
It's a book which is going to mean different things to different people, depending on where your own particular weaknesses lie. It is, however, a book that many people would benefit from reading and using to help further their own self-development. A very good starting point for helping to improve your confidence and self-assurance.
A couple of Paul McGee quotes to take away:
...'Self-confidence is being able to live with your doubt as your companion but not as your master.'
...'Your past can make you bitter or it can make you better.'
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I don't normally like self help books but this one is tolerable if taken with a pinch of salt. It won't magically transform your life but it has many simple pieces of common sense advice. It is well laid out to make it readable. I particularly liked the idea that addictions should be tackled 10% at a time and not 100% at a time.'Every little helps' is a common slogan that could be applied to giving up or cutting down an addiction of any sort. I know I have tried to give up all my bad habits all at once and it nearly killed me, so I like the idea of doing it a little bit at a time, day by day rather than slam bang, all at once! There is a little dwelling on our negative childhoods but the message is that it doesn't matter too much, so move on. Unless of course it was serious abuse or something like that which needs professional help. But it is a cheap and cheerful attempt to help you and me boost our self confidence according to our unique gifts. We don't have to be confident in everything,everywhere, everytime. We just need confidence in those situations into which we choose to go or not to go, ourselves alone. Arrogance can be a front for feelings of inadequacy, for example.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a good little book that is well set out in short passages with pit stops (breathing spaces) to take in what you have read,
There are plenty of good tips that the writer Paul McGee has learnt from his life and examples that he has picked out from other people along the way,
This is an easy book to get to grips with and should jog your memory on the common sense things that we forget in our life.
For the price it is worth a try and if you need a more indepth book there are plenty out there.
There are plenty of good tips that the writer Paul McGee has learnt from his life and examples that he has picked out from other people along the way,
This is an easy book to get to grips with and should jog your memory on the common sense things that we forget in our life.
For the price it is worth a try and if you need a more indepth book there are plenty out there.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A good read for parents - before it's too late
I have a low opinion of self-help books in general, but this came as a pleasant surprise. Firstly, the author is a Brit - a Yorkshireman, even - so there's a minimum of the... Read more
Published 11 days ago by will_de_beest
Obvious but helpful
Self help books can be annoying or brilliant. Anything that improves quality of life is good in my opinion and while I do read them occassionally I am not the worlds biggest... Read more
Published 25 days ago by foxcylady
Very helpful
Great, sensible approach to self confidence by a very experienced writer and presenter. You recognise yourself in the book: where does my negative sef-assessment come from etc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A keen reader
A good, reasonably gentle, kick up the backside
I have purchased a reasonable number of [mainly American] self help books. These purport to give the reader the secrets of happiness and fulfilment through various methods of auto... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bacchus
A Potentially Life Changing Book
I have read 1000's of books on the subject of success, business development, motivation, peak performance and wealth creation. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. M. Cotton
Good advice
This book is full of good advice and inspiration, it is well laid-out in short passages with plenty of headings that keep it interesting and easy to follow. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Harry Parsons
A star of the topic explains all
It's a short book, for such a deep subject. But it doesn't feel lightweight, and it doesn't feel rushed either. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hugo Minney
Easy reading...
A very easy and enjoyable to read book. Paul does a great job of communicating with his audience using a series of one sentence statements, which can be quiet powerful, instead of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Dasani
Self-confidence self help book
I didn't know what to expect when i started this book, as i've read several other books on the subject but this one really does make sense. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. P. A. Ward
Book review
I have read a few "self help" books (maybe cos I need help?). The Self-Confidence book by Paul McGee is a very good all-in-one book to help anyone to help themselves gain in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. S. C. Warburton
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