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Get out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior

Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior

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Get out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior

By: Philip Goldberg, Mark Goulston MD
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Practical, proven self-help steps show how to transform 40 common self-defeating behaviors, including procrastination, envy, obsession, anger, self-pity, compulsion, neediness, guilt, rebellion, inaction, and more.

©1996 Mark Goulston and Philip Goldberg (P)2018 Penguin Audio
Aging & Longevity Personal Success Psychology Self-Esteem Stress Management Inspiring Self Help Self Improvement

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Good Advice Given in an Understandable Format

This book contains significant advice and direction for a variety of self-defeating behaviors. It is easy to listen to although it is somewhat clinical or theoretical in nature. I would recommend it and found it helpful but it is not necessarily an easy, flowing book to read.

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Absolutely wonderful

Thank you Mark for sharing your insight on life! I’m definitely going to be implementing your techniques, skills, and strategies. Wonderful book

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life changing

A very entertaining listen. Every moment had wisdom to impart. I'm making changes in my behavior. Then I'll listen again.

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Intelligent

Powerful and insightful. Accurate, with a deep understanding of human nature. The stories and overall book are very easy to follow.

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Helpful takeaways for life

I enjoyed listening to this book and felt that there were helpful takeaways from each chapter. While I typically enjoyed hearing the author, narrate the story in the genre, the narration could’ve been a bit more lively and engaging.

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Powerful

I never knew so much of my behaviors were based on situations I encountered as a child and inadvertently carried over to adulthood.

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Awareness Creator!!!

This book is absolutely incredible. it helps you delve deeper into WHY you react to things the way you do and where the root is. It helps you recognize areas in your life you didn't pay attention to. one of my favorite things is how it mentions that sometimes we need to be the parents our parents never had.

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Very helpful information on dealing with people

Information was clear and concise, examples were helpful, and pointing out things to remember was great for notes

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insightful

With so many self defeating actions in life, many insightful actions are presented. Well worth a read (listen) and a re-read.

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Another Insightful and Practical Masterpiece of Dr. Goulston

What I appreciate about Dr. Goulston’s books is his not only sharing valuable and insightful information, but putting his heart in his words. As an author, Dr. Goulston truly cares about the reader and does this best to give them all they need to change their own lives and help others to change their lives for better. Dr. Goulston even included specific action steps to made it easier for the reader. If you are an action taker, you can’t fail following the practical advice in this book.

Wishing you success in implementing what you learn from Dr. Goulston!

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