Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway: How to Turn Your Fear and Indecision into Confidence and Action - Books (Susan Jeffers, Paperback)

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Customer Reviews of Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway: How to Turn Your Fear and Indecision into Confidence and Action

Bacon Sarnie
Sinking Slowly
3rd January 2009

I can handle it.
"I can handle it." is the affirmation that the author suggests we repeat when feeling challenged. That's about it as far as her techniques go. The remainder is filled with encouraging stories, which are nice but not as inspirational as the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

I wanted lots of methods to displace fear rather than pages of moral support. However, I do believe that the author is sincere in trying to help, despite the lack of practical exercises.

ally

29th December 2008

the most life transforming, mind-freeing book u can read!
this book is awesome. It made me think differently about me, the way my mind works, the people I surround myself with and the wider world. Through the rational thought, logical analysis and practical exercises as well as wicked examples that I could totally relate to, Susan Jefferies changes my thought patterns and abilities for critical reflection/ analytical insight and gives me the confidence and ability to have trust in my judgement and belief in myself as well change what I don't like and realize what I do.

BUY IT!!!!

Wimmelchen
Birmingham
15th December 2008

Out of my way! Here I come!!!
I have never written a review, but I am feeling compelled to write one for this book. I have read lots of self-help books but not one has touched me and affected me like this one. It is written in a very kind and understanding way without ever being patronising. It has helped me find a sense of peace within myself - something I never thought possible. My outlook on life has changed completely and it couldn't have come at a better time (I'm just being made redundant, credit crunch, new house etc!). I am now able to see challenges as opportunities and I have grown more in the last 3 short weeks, than I have in the past 7 years (I'm starting my own business). For anyone who suffers from stress, anxieties and depression, this is a must read. But don't be fooled, you need to want to change to make it happen. This book will show how to.

Foxylock
Ireland
24th November 2008

Oh dear !!
I'm going against the grain here but I feel strongly about this particular book. I genuinely think that Susan Jeffers is trivialising peoples fear here, there is the big question that springs to my mind immediately,How much fear has this woman actually felt ?

Does this woman know what its like to be paralysed by fear and anxiety ?.And if she does then does it not appear somewhat callous to say to someone "Feel the fear and do it anyway "?. Has anyone out there used the pain to power chart ? Does it work ? I don't think so.

I will not make apologies for my cynicism however if this book has a positive impact on your life then good for you. Frankly it left me feeling a little raw.

Book Worm DJ
UK
25th September 2008

A genuine classic - you'll return to it again and again.
This was the first 'pop psychology' book I ever bought, and it's a well-thumbed classic. Upbeat and practical, it's helpful for changing your mindset as well as your habits. A good mix of psychobabble and practical exercises. I found it especially helpful when leaving university, and having to make what felt like big choices about what to do next. The book helped me realise that all my choices could be positive and made me feel less afraid of missing out on something.