PublishersWeekly.com:
In Stephenson’s powerful
and practical debut, the psychotherapist
and professional speaker reveals how to
banish self-doubt and insecurity in a
world where they may seem omnipresent.
Beginning with the source of his own
struggle, a rare and painful disease
that causes his bones to weaken and
break under minimal pressure, Stephenson
offers a structured approach to a wide
array of topics, including dating,
weight loss, lack of motivation,
friendship, finances, and goals. While
his advice is encouraging and
insightful, Stephenson’s text is also
notable for examples, mottos and
resonant personal stories of enormous
obstacles and accomplishments (his work
with the Clinton administration,
attaining his Ph.D., opening his own
private practice). Though his unwavering
optimism can be daunting (bringing one’s
day-to-day gripes into sharp relief),
Stephenson is empowering and uplifting
throughout, and should prove helpful
whether facing a lifelong challenge or a
more immediate battle.
MindConnection.com: A rare gem of a book. This book has endorsements from
big names ranging from the business
literature (Ken Blanchard) to the
self-help gurus (Susan Jeffers). The
back jacket has a quote from former
President Bill Clinton ("Sean is an
amazing person with an important
message"). Tony Robbins wrote the
Foreword.
At this point, I could probably end the
review because when those movers and
shakers recommend a book what more do
you need to know? Just get the book. Ah,
this is a "but" situation! "I could
write a review but" with those
endorsements from such successful
people...." The "but" situations we
encounter every day can have far more
profound effects than missing the
opportunity to review a book of this
caliber.
Sean's style is one of encouraging and
prodding, but he's not a rah-rah guy.
He's a realist. According to brain
researchers (see my other reviews of
brain-related books), reality is largely
what we make it. The brain filters and
repackages information before the
conscious mind sees it, largely based on
preconceptions and what it "ought to"
see. The brain is, essentially, a
predictive computer and it will predict
based on what it perceives rather than
what it senses. That is, it makes its
own reality. This fact has only recently
been verified in the neuroscience field
(physical brain studies) but has long
been a fundamental premise on the
motivational lecture circuit.
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