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Mar 11, 2013, 01:20 AM
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Hello, I just want to know what are some self confidence books that really work, not scam.
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Mar 11, 2013, 03:13 AM
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I'm not sure there are any. Kudos to you for being suspicious. Self help books are one of the biggest money making schemes around. Be very wary of any books written by proponents of the new "prosperity" religions.... Joel Osteen, Joyce Myer, etc. and pop psychologists.
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Mar 12, 2013, 04:47 PM
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Any way to boost confidence ?
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Mar 13, 2013, 12:42 AM
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If I had a guaranteed, easy method I would write a book
 Don't be afraid of failure. Try starting small and build on your successes. Nothing is better for confidence than success. |
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Mar 15, 2013, 02:47 PM
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Stephen Covey - How to win friends and influence people, Seven good habits for teens. Free on web. I wouldn't avoid the above mentioned named. Joyce Meyer has many readily available books. And if you are a woman, she has one called the confident woman.
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Mar 15, 2013, 09:08 PM
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The self help industry is fascinating for me. I'll read the books and it appears as though there is valuable information in them. I'm not sure how many people have improved their lives as a result though.
Still worth it in my opinion. |
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Mar 15, 2013, 09:59 PM
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The Bible-NIV
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Mar 16, 2013, 10:09 AM
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The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: The Definitive Work on Self Esteem by the Leading Pioneer in the Field
by Nathaniel Branden I haven't purchased it but I seem to see it everywhere. |
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Mar 16, 2013, 12:17 PM
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I am a 24 man, and I read how to win friends and influence people.
It didn't help, it's mostly stories. Is ultimate secret of total self confidence book a good one ? |
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Mar 24, 2013, 09:05 AM
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Mar 27, 2013, 07:32 AM
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Books that I have read are "What's holding you back?" by Sam Horn, "The Self-Esteem Workbook" by Glenn R. Schiraldi. I have also done a lot of meditation.
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Mar 27, 2013, 11:38 PM
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I can appreciate people saying "The Bible" for spirituality reasons....but it's not really a book for boosting confidence
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Apr 12, 2013, 01:41 AM
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It is a great resource for developing overall self-esteem: it is action-based and requires you to think and apply the material. I liked this better than any other book I've read on the subject, including Branden's work. Also, a new book that I picked up called "The Tools" by Phil Stutz is great for confidence in moments of uncertainty. He uses mental exercises to move you into confident action. I would say to start with the workbook and work your way through it slowly. It really helps develop the underlying beliefs necessary for confidence and self-esteem while eradicating any negative distortions that may be holding you back. Best, OPHW |
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Apr 17, 2013, 05:51 AM
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eckhart toole "power of now" it's not strictly for the confidence, but can be applied in any area...
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Apr 18, 2013, 08:48 AM
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I like reading brain science books (how your brain works). Currently I'm reading two good ones:
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg and, What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite, by David DiSalvo.
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"Never give a sword to a man who can't dance." ~Confucius |
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Apr 26, 2013, 01:17 PM
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Couldn't agree more with smile.Nathaniel Branden is a different class psychologist,who does not set up useless to do things.It is good
enlightening reality. Try "Taking Responsibility" by him,it's a stunner! Blessings, BLUEDOVE |
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Jul 15, 2013, 01:57 PM
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THE ULTIMATE SECRETS OF TOTAL SELF- CONFIDENCE
By DR. ROBERT ANTHONY came across it, it has some good insights |
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Jul 21, 2013, 11:49 PM
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For instance, I personally identify with Rachel (it so happened during my adolescence - I did not mean to start identifying with Rachel, but I read a poem about the biblical story of Rachel, Jacob, et al., and the poem exerted some kind of a powerful influence on me, so I started identifying with Rachel). So... I am glad that Rachel overcomes difficulties and engages in creative problem solving as she goes through her life. Not a sissy, clearly (no pun intended since part of the whole problem was her status as the younger sister ). So, I am glad - she is a worthwhile character to identify with. Works well towards using the Bible as a confidence boosting tool. |
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Jul 22, 2013, 01:51 PM
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I think for me the best confidence builder is to just feel what I am feeling. I have read self-help since late teens.
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Jul 22, 2013, 02:19 PM
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Jul 25, 2013, 03:32 PM
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