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

by McGee, Paul

• ISBN13: 9780857082879
• ISBN10: 0857082876
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-10
• Publisher: Capstone Ltd

Summary

With 33,000 copies sold worldwide, Self-Confidence has become a personal development classic. This long-awaited second edition gives us even more of Paul McGee's unique look at boosting our confidence - with his much-loved wit and good humour. The new edition includes a brand new chapter and a host of new exercises. Paul's approach to confidence is different. According to Paul, we don't have to raise our self-confidence to the roof; just increasing our confidence by a small amount can dramatically change our lives. Paul explains exactly what confidence is, why it's so important and just how to develop it in ourselves and others. This honest, practical and realistic book covers: Confidence in business Being more confident in your love life Confidence in social situations Confidence in job interviews and presentations A brand new chapter on handling conflict confidently Experiences from real people who have followed Paul's advice and improved their lives

Table of Contents

About the Author	p. vii
Preface to the 2nd Edition	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
The Stuff You Need to Know	p. 9
Why Self-Confidence is the X-Factor for Life	p. 11
Taking the "Con" Out of Confidence	p. 29
Who Crushed Your Confidence? Your Upbringing	p. 47
Who Crushed Your Confidence? Other Influences	p. 75
The Stuff that Will Really Help	p. 95
You'll Get By with a Little Help from Your Friends	p. 97
How to Be Your Own Best Mate	p. 123
How to Shine When Your Neck's on the Line	p. 151
What to Do When the Ship Hits the Flan.	p. 197
How to Handle Conflict Confidently	p. 223
Have You Got the Confidence to Go M.A.D.?	p. 249
How it Worked for Me	p. 269
More Stuff That Will Help	p. 277
Time for Some Gratitude	p. 279
Bring Paul McGee to Your Organisation	p. 283
Index	p. 285
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