35 ways to success, fulfillment, and happiness
How to Have a Great Life starts with you–your strengths and amazing potential and how to develop those. It helps you understand how to tap into your ability to grow, while equipping you with insights, inspiration, and practical tools to deal with whatever life throws your way in order to achieve success and live a happy and fulfilled life.
You already have many of the tools you need to succeed–you just need to know which ones to use and how best to use them. With no-frills, funny, and emotionally intelligent advice, Paul Mc Gee will make you think, make you laugh, and make you take action to live your greatest life possible.
- Tap into your ability to grow
- Find insight and practical tools to deal with whatever life throws your way
- Slow down and live a more balanced life
- Re-gain time and brain space
- Improve the quality of your relationships with others
We are living faster and more frantic lives than ever before—and there’s no time like the present to catch your breath and live your best life possible.
Spis treści
Introduction – Make Sure You Read This 1
1. Don’t Take Miracles for Granted 7
2. Make Peace with Paradox 15
3. Remember You’re OK 21
4. Follow the Safety Announcements 27
5. Quit Playing the Game You’ll Never Win 33
6. Live Life on Purpose 39
7. Are You Failing Any of the 7 Cs? 47
8. Tattoo This on Your Torso 53
9 Molehills Matter Massively 59
10. Why Fear Isn’t Always Your Enemy 67
11. Don’t Leave Your Dreams in the Bin 73
12. Your Past is Not Your Prison 81
13. Struggles Can Strengthen You 87
14 Have the Courage to Quit Sometimes 93
15. Wallowing is OK … for a While 99
16. Not All Worries Are Worthless 105
17. Dethrone the Drama Queen 111
18. Get Things in Perspective 117
19. Never Underestimate the Power of Pause 125
20. Hang Out With Humility 131
21. How to Avoid Burnout and a Break-up 137
22. Two People You Need in Life 145
23. Prune Back the Happy Clappy Tree Sometimes 153
24. Don’t be a TOAT 159
25. Not Everyone Drinks Whisky 165
26. Don’t Wait for Somebody’s Funeral 171
27. Please Resign from This Job 177
28. A Crucial Formula You Need to Know 183
29. A Fool-proof Way to Avoid Criticism 189
30. You Won’t be Mates with Everyone 195
31. Manage Your Mental Diet 201
32. Beware the Curse of Comfort 209
33. Flex for Success 217
34. Show Some Leadership 223
35. Take Your Talk for a Walk 229
Now it’s Over to You 235
With Special Thanks To 239
About Paul Mc Gee 241
Other Books by Paul Mc Gee 243
Want Paul to Speak for Your Organization? 247
Index 249
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Paul Mc Gee is an international keynote speaker and performance coach, combining his background in psychology with large doses of humour and practical insights. He is Managing Director of his own training and education company and proud creator of SUMO (Shut Up & Move On). He has spread the word about SUMO in over 30 countries and expanded the brand into the public, private and education sectors. Paul has a diploma in Performance Coaching and counselling and is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Building on his background in psychology, Paul has spoken in 34 countries and delivered over 1, 500 presentations. Paul has worked as a presentation coach in the UK, Europe and Australia working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience of delivering presentations. His clients include blue chip organisations, public sector bodies, politicians and a leading Premiership football team. His aim is simple – 'I want to help people achieve better results in life and have more fun in the process.’ (www.The Sumo Guy.com)