SUMO (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight-Talking Guide to Creating and Enjoying a Brilliant Life - Softcover

McGee, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841127116 ISBN 13: 9781841127118

Publisher: Capstone, 2006

Synopsis

S.U.M.O. stands for Shut Up, Move On. It's a phrase to say to ourselves (and sometimes others) when we are acting or thinking in a way that is hindering our ability to succeed. It doesn't necessarily mean 'get over it' or 'pull yourself together' (although there may be occasions when both responses are necessary). 'Shut Up' means stop what you're doing, take time out to reflect, let go of baggage and beliefs that hinder your potential. 'Move On' means tomorrow can be different from today, look for new possibilities, don't just think about it, take action.

There are six S.U.M.O. principles that are designed to help you create and enjoy a brilliant life. If you are wrestling with life's challenges, these principles will help you do so more successfully.

1. Change Your T-Shirt - take responsibility for your own life and don't be a victim.
2. Develop Fruity Thinking - change your thinking and change your results.
3. Hippo Time is OK - understand how setbacks affect you and how to recover from them.
4. Remember the Beachball - increase your understanding and awareness of other people's world.
5. Learn Latin - change comes through action not intention. Overcome the tendency to put things off.
6. Ditch Doris Day - create your own future rather than leave it to chance. Forget the attitude 'que sera, sera, whatever will be, will be.'

"A superb book. It combines honesty, humour and inspiration to help people move ahead in life."
—Allan and Barbara Pease, authors of Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps

"Powerful, simple and effective. A highly engaging and thought provoking book. Anyone who reads it is sure to look at themselves and the world differently as a result."
—Octavius Black and Sebastian Bailey, The Mind Gym

The S.U.M.O. guy is Paul McGee, an international speaker and author. He has been developing the S.U.M.O. principles over the last five years.

About this title

About the Author

PAUL McGEE is an International Speaker, workshop leader, author of books and audio programmers, and proud creator of SUMO (shut Up, Move On®).

Paul;s main aim in life is to help others SUMO, whilst having plenty of fun in the process. He has spread the word about SUMO in 20 countries across the globe. Paul has also worked with major organizations in both public and private sectors world wide. Paul is founder member and fellow of the Professional Speakers Association, a fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Personal and Development.

From the Back Cover

"Like the best things in life, the S.U.M.O. approach is powerful, simple and effective. A highly engaging and thought provoking book, anyone who reads it is sure to look at themselves and the world differently as a result"

OCTAVIUS BLACK AND SEBASTIAN BAILEY, CO-FOUNDERS OF THE MIND GYM.

"A superb book. It combines honesty, humour and inspiration to help people to move ahead in life"

ALLAN AND BARBARA PEASE.

So, what exactly does it mean to S.U.M.O.?

S.U.M.O. stands for Shut Up, Move On. We all long for success and enjoyment - unfortunately, we don't always get either of them. Have you ever thought that your own attitude could be what is holding you back?

S.U.M.O. shows that the way you think is a major factor in determining how your lives unfolds. It demonstrates that by taking responsibility for your life, you can fulfill your potential, seize opportunities, enjoy relationships, succeed at work and respond to adverse situations with a positive attitude.

S.U.M.O. encourages you to take an honest look at your life, remembering that it is never too late to change. We can all learn to dump the victim T-shirt, develop fruitier thinking and ditch the idea that 'whatever will be will be.'

S.U.M.O. offers heavyweight life coaching with a soft-centre. Weighing in with humour, insight, practical tips and personal anecdotes, it is a thought provoking - and possibly life-changing - read.

Edition details

• Publisher: Capstone
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841127116
• ISBN 13: 9781841127118
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Griffiths Fiona
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212