This is the long awaited second-edition of Paul Mc Gee's international bestselling personal development heavyweight S.U.M.O. Weighing in with humour insight practical tips & personal anecdotes it's a thought provoking -- & possibly life--changing -- read. S.U.M.O. has helped tens of thousands of people fulfil their potential seize opportunities succeed at work & respond to adverse situations with a positive attitude. Now comprehensively expanded & even more interactive the 2nd edition will help S.U.M.O. fans -- & S.U.M.O. virgins -- get even more out of this popular straight-talking guide. 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 & 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 & enjoy a brilliant life. If you are wrestling with life's challenges these principles will help you do so more successfully. A brand new principle: E+R=O -- Event + Response = Outcome. It's not just what happens to you but how you respond to it that shapes your life -- you do have control. Change Your T--Shirt -- take responsibility for your own life & don't be a victim. Develop Fruity Thinking -- change your thinking & change your results. Hippo Time is OK -- understand how setbacks affect you & how to recover from them. Remember the Beachball -- increase your understanding & awareness of other people's world. Learn Latin -- change comes through action not intention. Overcome the tendency to put things off. 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' Allan & Barbara Pease bestselling authors of Why Men Don't Listen & Women Can't Read Maps ' The S.U.M.O. approach is powerful simple & effective. Anyone who reads it is sure to look at themselves & the world differently as a result' Octavius black & Sebastian bailey co-founders of The Mind Gym