The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self Confidence by Dr Robert Anthony

I loved this book. Its a great tool for helping discover more value in yourself. I'm a rabid procrastinator and recovering perfectionist (which Dr Anthony lists as signs of low-self confidence) so this struck many chords for me. I've been exposed to a lot of self help books and seminars as well as many business management, leadership and success experts. Most of them agree a critical portion of success is based on the risks you are willing to take, which relates directly to the value you place on your self. People with low self-esteem are less likely to take risks. The less risks you take, the less you fail, the less you fail the less you learn, the less you learn the harder the path to success. Success by definition requires failure and failure by definition requires high self-confidence.

I enjoyed this book so much I will be reading it again. My favorite concept this time through is the problem of awareness. We do not see ourselves clearly and often get so distracted thinking negative thoughts about ourselves we are not able to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves. I was able to form a completely different relationship with my expectations for myself. A quote in the book I completely enjoyed by Alfred Alder: "Either do wrong OR feel guilty, but don't do BOTH. Its too much work". All around a useful and inspirational book.

This book is a great step by step guide in becoming aware of the ways you sabotage yourself and creating opportunities to do things differently. I highly recommend it. Take a walk on the wild side, learn how to treasure yourself and begin the adventure that is your life without regrets.

Back Cover:
This is no way to live! Like so many others, you can now enjoy you own personal success story by mastering the principles of total self-confidence. Here Dr. Robert Anthony reveals the secrets he has taught in seminars and workshops that have change thousands of lives. Executive businesspeople, star athletes, and celebrities know how total self-confidence can make you soar. And now you can, too.

YOU WILL LEARN:

-How to tap into your creative imagination-and use it to get what you want
-How to clear your mind of fear, worry and guilt, and reverse failure
-The best ways to communicate and the art of small talk
-The simplest ways to get perspective and set goals
-The joys and benefits of being different

Let Dr. Anthony guide you on this step-by-step, day-by-day path toward total self-confidence-in your career, family, love life, finances, and mental and physical health-and achieve a brand new, totally positive and confident outlook.