The Simple Shift: How Useful Thinking Changes the Way You See Everything

by Chris Helder

Reframe challenges as opportunities, not obstacles

There is a mountain of hype around positive thinking. But have you noticed that positive thinking doesn't, well, work? That's because positivity is just an emotion, and at the end of the day it doesn't change the reality of the situations we face. The Simple Shift turns positive thinking on its head and transforms it into something practical - a way of adopting beliefs that can change the way you see reality and make major obstacles into easily resolvable issues.

This book helps you develop the self-awareness to know when and how your thoughts are holding you back. Instead of just trying to ignore negative thoughts or pretend that problems don't exist, why not actually change them, using useful thinking? Control your perception and start to turn your life around with The Simple Shift.

Overcome life's obstacles by transforming the way you perceive problems Discover why what's "true" doesn't matter as much as what's "useful" Triumph when times are tough by adopting a simple shift in thinking Uncover the valuable lessons you've already learned by overcoming past challenges This book provides a clear and practical path for retraining your brain to see opportunities rather than obstacles. It's not about putting on rose-coloured glasses and pretending that problems don't exist. Rather, you can choose to train your mindset towards what is useful, guiding you to better outcomes in life, love, and work.

Audible Audio

Published April 2, 2020

About the author

CHRIS HELDER is one of the world's most outstanding speakers on the topic of communication, leadership and influence. He is the author of the best-selling book The Ultimate Book of Influence.

Reviews

[Russell D · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s very easy to miss the power we have over our lives by embracing simplicity. Every powerful idea is simple, yet not necessarily easy to do. Simple shift takes away the pressure we put on ourselves to make drastic wholesale changes in the blink of an eye. The decision to make a change may come instantly, but employing a technique to do it takes time and practice. We must persist, pick the most important thing first, and continue to practice.

[Gladys Lopez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simplicity at its best. Audiobook read during a 2 hr walking autumn walk. Main message: positivity doesn’t work if we are not aware of what we have and the chances we can take

[Sharon Robertson · Rating 2 out of 5]

An airplane book to kill time with was not overly impressed

[Abby Epplett · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, upbeat, and quick read.

[Marion · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author has some good ideas. He narrates the audio book and he's very entertaining.

[Ken Huie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Taken with a grain of salt it does have some “useful” perspectives to consider. But truth should always be upheld.

[Kerri Peacock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple and quick to read. Had some useful tips.

[Ashfaq · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short book with amazing content. Useful thinking is what we all need to do. A must read book.