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SUMO (Shut Up, Move On)
The Straight-Talking Guide to Succeeding in Life, 20th Anniversary Edition
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Want some straight-talking advice on how to really improve your life? In the 20th Anniversary Edition of SUMO (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight-Talking Guide to Succeeding in Life, bestselling author and personal development heavyweight Paul McGee delivers inspiring insights by revealing how hundreds of thousands...
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Want some straight-talking advice on how to really improve your life?
In the 20th Anniversary Edition of SUMO (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight-Talking Guide to Succeeding in Life, bestselling author and personal development heavyweight Paul McGee delivers inspiring insights by revealing how hundreds of thousands of people around the world are fulfilling their potential, seizing opportunities, succeeding at home and at work, and increasing their resilience by adopting the SUMO approach to life.
McGee combines hard-won personal insights, ancient wisdom, modern science, hilarious anecdotes, practical tips, and hands-on frameworks to offer a life-changing read. New to this edition is an exploration of how real people have profoundly improved their lives with the book's timeless principles and strategies, providing a testament to the enduring power of the SUMO principles.
You'll find:
- Exciting and inspirational advice for taking control of your own life
- Ways to change your thinking, mindset, and approach to life's inevitable obstacles
- Ideas to improve your understanding and awareness of the way that other people see the world
Perfect for people wanting a straight-talking approach to success, as well as those who are already fans of the SUMO way of thinking, this new 20th Anniversary Edition is a must-have resource for everyone who's ready to ditch the “whatever will be, will be” fatalism in favour of a practical guide to being the best you can be and achieving what you've always dreamed about.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781907326196
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Capstone Publishing Ltd
Edition: 4th edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 312g
Pages: 240
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