Self Confidence: The Remarkable Truth of Why a Small Change Can Make a Big Difference

by Paul McGee

A bestselling motivational author on life's X factor: confidence.Have you ever wondered how different your life would be if you increased your confidence by just 10%? Paul McGee has.

And in his latest book, he explains what confidence is, where it comes from, why it's important, and how to develop it in yourself and others. Not only does the book deal with confidence in business, romance, social situations, and all areas of life, it explodes common myths, including why 'over-confidence' and 'under-confidence' are both harmful. Loaded with practical tips on bouncing back from a setback and feeling confident in challenging situations, this inspiring, upbeat book will help fill you with life's X factor.Full of practical tips on feeling confident during job interviews, presentations, networking, and social gatheringsWritten by Paul McGee, bestselling author of "S.U.M.O. (Shut Up, Move On)" and "S.U.M.O. Your Relationships"

With this indispensable guide, you'll not only learn how to feel confident, but turn confidence into meaningful life-changing action.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology, Personal Development, Audiobook

234 pages, Paperback

First published February 16, 2010

About the author

Paul McGee is one of the UK’s leading authors and speakers on the subject of change, workplace relationships and motivation. His book 'SUMO' (Shut Up, Move On) became an instant best seller and 'Self Confidence' reached number one in the WHSmith’s business book chart and remained there for a further 24 weeks. He has appeared on BBC Breakfast television and is a regular contributor on BBC Radio.
Building on his background in psychology, Paul’s aim is to deliver a practical, relevant message that he hopes can make an immediate impact on people’s professional and personal lives.
Paul has written eleven books, and is in the process of writing number twelve, and co-writing thirteen (a children's book). He has spoken at over 1,000 organisations in 41 countries to date, and from Todmorden to Tehran and from Bradford to Brisbane, Paul also has created a schools pack, with resources and literature to link SUMO principles with the PHSE curriculum.

Reviews

[Hlöðver Sigurðsson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much chat, too little science. The approach is not goal oriented, in it's super simplicity I tend to lose comprehension. Too much chewing the same message over and over. I would have like to see more strict disciplined way to really make sustainable difference in life. There is never too much of confidence, this book is not helping with that much. Many more good books out on the market on this topic.

[Laura L · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who lacks confidence I found this very helpful. He's got lots of tricks to help build yourself up.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some useful and thought provoking points which I will take on.
I particularly liked the more you prepare, the more confident you will be.

[MANJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love this book.
It is as is Paul has been inside my head and exposed all my fears and insecurities gently challenging me to reassess and build my confidence.
Lots of handy tips and practical, doable advice (not taking off all your clothes...!) all served with a dose of humour and humility. Thank you. I will review again and again as I am sure I would benefit as there is so much packed into it.
So good that I finished in 2 days.

[Andy Vila · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book was a good read and I have been thinking about using some of the techniques . I only got the book by chance for something to read during the college routine . The book was excellent .I recommend the book to anyone that wants to gain some cofidence and this book will help you to open your eyes and apply the knowlegde for your daily life.

[Ananya · Rating 2 out of 5]

It primarily gives pointers that we all know. However, if one is struggling with low self confidence it has good questions, at the end of each segment, that one could use to assess and improvise oneself. I have given it two stars as the book did not strike a cord with me even though it gives valid points. I blame it on the writing style and I felt it was a bit didactic in some parts.

[Karen Broughton · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic easy reading full of common sense and easy 10% small changes anyone can make adding up to a whole lot of extra confidence. love it! highly reccommend o anyone wanting to gain a little in confidence .

[Sarah Hobbs · Rating 2 out of 5]

HR Course

Listen to this instead of going to the HR training course. Info and wording is now very outdated - references women having attitude/emotional problems because they are hormonal.
Didn't learn anything new - don't waste your money.

[Prasanta · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing that i have never heard of from another similar book. ok to read.

[Delia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a bit mean giving this book 3 stars- really it should be 3.8. I bought this book whilst waiting for a connecting train to Weston-super-Mare. I promised myself I wouldn't buy another book and then I did, but I was glad I did.
I have given out this book in my classes for the past year and so many people have taken it home to read and commented how helpful they found it. Written by a UK writer it has lots of simple to understand and use ideas and lots of diagrams. Very friendly and approachable and not quite as loud in style as a US book.
Worth every penny of the £9.99 I spent when I didn't want to.

[cait · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wouldn't say that there was anything ground-breaking in this book but it was decent nonetheless. There were a handful of tips and tricks to help build yourself up and some coping techniques for when you feel your confidence getting knocked a bit but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who has read other books on the subject because I think others have handled a bit better.

[Arrica Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn't exactly enthusiastic about the pitstops section but I love the quotes and the 'in a nutshell' sections. I pretty much agree with his tips on how to be more confident in public speaking. As for dating, I don't think it's relevant.

[Ruby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love this book, it's funny and light hearted with some great tools and techniques to grow confidence. I love using some of them with my clients, especially the idea around aiming to boost your confidence by 10%

[Risa Koizumi · Rating 3 out of 5]

it is a simple and brief book about self confidence full of quotes and stories and I honestly expected more however I think Recovery takes time, and about " small change can make a big difference" only the graph at page no16 could convinced me . 3 stars for the quotes .

[Ester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! This book says all of the things we know OUT LOUD!! We are confronted with the truth of how victimizing or self-doubt can destroy you and how to build back the wall of self-confidence! I loved loved LOVED this book!

[Cigdem · Rating 3 out of 5]

A well-intentioned book - with a few take-aways to improve how one should be always his/her best friend.

[Ms · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good info behind behaviour and how to adopt new behaviours.

[J. Schmidt · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some good points in this book, but you find them in many other books too. So, it really depends what you have read before if you find this book valuable or not.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost effortlessly impresses on the reader lessons in improving self confidence and asks questions to gently nudge you in the right direction. A short book full of content. Recommended

[Rog Harrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting read.

[Katherine]

Good exercises to do to help improve your self confidence.