Confidence: An Ex-SPY’s Guide to Build Unwavering Confidence & Override Social Anxiety to Win in Any Situation

by James Daugherty

Whether it’s nailing that job interview, speaking in front of a crowd, or asking that someone on a date. All too often people fall short in these moments as they aren’t equipped with the cutting edge confidence to adequately deal with them.

Not anymore.

James Daugherty is an intelligence expert & former CIA Spy who specializes in all forms of communication. But there’s one thing that underpins everything, confidence. It’s what keeps spy’s alive.

However he never realised quite how much his intelligence tactics on building general confidence, prepping for specific assignments, or dealing with stressful situations on the fly would help everyday people in civilian life.

Imagine how different your life could be if you were able to operate optimally in every situation.

In this eye-opening & engaging book, Daugherty gives readers a firsthand look into the trials & tribulations he dealt with in the field as a CIA operative & no nonsense guide revealing how
Confidence is a mixture of fascinating anecdotes combined with the scientific rationale to back up the author’s advice. The clever confidence tricks described will help you in all areas of life from professional career, relationships and ultimately your future success.

Genres: Nonfiction

102 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 25, 2016

Reviews

[BethK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Using his interesting writing style, occasionally peppered with situations encountered in the FBI or CIA, Mr. Daugherty gives practical advice on how to develop more confidence and get through situations which ordinary people encounter every day - and those unusual occurrences which take all of our wits and preparation to get through - or out of - without letting others dictate our actions.

Saying "no" and sticking to that position is harder than it sounds. This book is valuable to learn to do that - and not overly question or criticize yourself for having said no for your own self-interest.

[Theodore Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had some good insights on how to build confidence, and habits I'm beginning to practice daily. However I could've done without the spy anecdotes honestly. I found myself skipping past them frequently.

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title says it all. It's a short read from the mind of a former spy who developed certain techniques to make him successful at his job -- techniques also useful in daily life. His book on Persuasion is also worth reading.

[Amber Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's fine. Pretty basic confidence self-help tips with a twist of being presented by a former spy.

[Michael Teems Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very informative book. It really opened my eyes to the value of body language. I didn't read the bonus material, as I only purchased this book for the body language study.