Get Off Your ''But'': How to End Self-Sabotage and Stand Up for Yourself

"Sean is an amazing person with an important message."--President Bill Clinton"Sean Stephenson is the Yoda of personal development, with less pointy ears."-Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live"As we struggle with inertia to become the best that we can be, Sean Stephenson's book informs and inspires us to stand up and keep moving forward. Thank you, Sean, for your life, your work, and your abundant sharing."-Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager"Sean Stephenson is a hero to me. When you read his book, he will be a hero to you as well. His moving stories about himself and others who have found the gifts in their pain will teach you so much about courage and, just as important, you will learn how to build your own sense of confidence when it comes to health, career, relationships, and more. Do yourself a favor read this book! "-Susan Jeffers, Ph. D., author, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway and Embracing Uncertainty. Read more... Abstract: "Sean is an amazing person with an important message."--President Bill Clinton"Sean Stephenson is the Yoda of personal development, with less pointy ears."-Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live"As we struggle with inertia to become the best that we can be, Sean Stephenson's book informs and inspires us to stand up and keep moving forward. Thank you, Sean, for your life, your work, and your abundant sharing."-Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager"Sean Stephenson is a hero to me. When you read his book, he will be a hero to you as well. His moving stories about himself and others who have found the gifts in their pain will teach you so much about courage and, just as important, you will learn how to build your own sense of confidence when it comes to health, career, relationships, and more. Do yourself a favor read this book! "-Susan Jeffers, Ph. D., author, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway and Embracing Uncertainty A psychotherapist and motivational speaker’s “powerful and practical” guide to overcoming negativity and self-sabotage—with a foreword by Anthony Robbins ( Publisher’s Weekly ). “This book will show you how to move beyond your limitations and begin to experience and share your gifts at the highest level. . . . Read this book in its entirety, follow the lessons closely, and watch as your life transforms into a masterpiece filled with an abundance of bliss, passion, and gratitude.” —From the Foreword by Anthony Robbins In addition to presenting Sean Stephenson's unbelievable life story, Get Off Your “But,” offers anyone who needs to conquer fears and insecurities a hands-on guide for overcoming the forces of negativity and self-sabotage. Sean—a successful psychotherapist—shows what it takes to overcome the big bumps in the road, eliminate excuses, end insecurities, and ultimately stand up for happiness and success in life . As Sean explains, anyone can fall victim to the “Buts”: “But” Fears (BUT what if I fail . . .) “But” Insecurities (BUT I’m not good enough . . .) “But” Excuses (BUT there’s no time . . .) Get Off Your “But” offers a practical guide for putting fear behind you and building the inner resources to become self-confident at work and at home. It's time to get off your “but” and start leading the life you dream. 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. (PublishersWeekly.com, May 18, 2009)

"Sean is an amazing person with an important message." — President Bill Clinton

"Sean Stephenson is the Yoda of personal development, with less pointy ears." — Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live

"As we struggle with inertia to become the best that we can be, Sean Stephenson's book informs and inspires us to stand up and keep moving forward. Thank you, Sean, for your life, your work, and your abundant sharing." — Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager

"Sean Stephenson is a hero to me.When you read his book, he will be a hero to you as well. His moving stories about himself and others who have found the gifts in their pain will teach you so much about courage and, just as important, you will learn how to build your ownsense of confidence when it comes to health, career, relationships, and more. Do yourself a favor read this book! " — Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., author, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway ® and Embracing Uncertainty

"Sean is an amazing person with an important message." --President Bill Clinton "Sean Stephenson is the Yoda of personal development, with less pointy ears." --Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live "As we struggle with inertia to become the best that we can be, Sean Stephenson's book informs and inspires us to stand up and keep moving forward. Thank you, Sean, for your life, your work, and your abundant sharing." --Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager "Sean Stephenson is a hero to me. When you read his book, he will be a hero to you as well. His moving stories about himself and others who have found the gifts in their pain will teach you so much about courage and, just as important, you will learn how to build your own sense of confidence when it comes to health, career, relationships, and more. Do yourself a favor read this book! " --Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., author, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway and Embracing Uncertainty A hands-on guide for overcoming the forces of negativity and self-sabotage Written for the active, not passive participant, this book offers an inspiring program for overcoming big bumps in the road, eliminating excuses, ending insecurities, and standing up for happiness and success in life. Based on the author's personal story, clinical training and work as a therapist, and extensive experience speaking and teaching, Get Off Your'But'shows how to overcome excuses for emotional paralysis, build self-confidence at work and at home, and achieve a higher level of success in career and relationships. A hands-on guide for overcoming the forces of negativity and self-sabotage. Written for the active, not passive participant, this book offers an inspiring program for overcoming big bumps in the road, eliminating excuses, ending insecurities, and standing up for happiness and success in life. Based on the author's personal story, clinical training and work as a therapist, and extensive experience speaking and teaching, Get Off Your?œBut? shows how to overcome excuses for emotional paralysis, build self-confidence at work and at home, and achieve a higher level of success in career and rela Content: Born to kick BUT: the short story of a big life -- Lesson 1. Start connecting : how Rene got off his BUT -- Lesson 2. Watch what you say to yourself! : how Bobby got off his BUT -- Lesson 3. Master your physical confidence : how Andréa got off her BUT -- Lesson 4. Focus your focus : how Mike got off his BUT -- Lesson 5. Choose your friends wisely : how Peter got off his BUT -- Lesson 6. Take full responsibility -- One last thing.