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Get Off Your "But": How to End Self-Sabotage and Stand Up For Yourself Kindle Edition

by Sean Stephenson (Author), Anthony Robbins (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 380 ratings

A psychotherapist and motivational speaker’s “powerful and practical” guide to overcoming negativity and self-sabotage—with a foreword by Anthony Robbins (Publisher’s Weekly).

“This book will show you how to move beyond your limitations and begin to experience and share your gifts at the highest level. . . . Read this book in its entirety, follow the lessons closely, and watch as your life transforms into a masterpiece filled with an abundance of bliss, passion, and gratitude.” —From the Foreword by Anthony Robbins

In addition to presenting Sean Stephenson's unbelievable life story, Get Off Your “But,” offers anyone who needs to conquer fears and insecurities a hands-on guide for overcoming the forces of negativity and self-sabotage. Sean—a successful psychotherapist—shows what it takes to overcome the big bumps in the road, eliminate excuses, end insecurities, and ultimately stand up for happiness and success in life.

As Sean explains, anyone can fall victim to the “Buts”:

“But” Fears (BUT what if I fail . . .)

“But” Insecurities (BUT I’m not good enough . . .)

“But” Excuses (BUT there’s no time . . .)

Get Off Your “But” offers a practical guide for putting fear behind you and building the inner resources to become self-confident at work and at home. It's time to get off your “but” and start leading the life you dream.
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Starred Review. In Stephenson's powerful and practical debut, the psychotherapist and professional speaker reveals how to banish self-doubt and insecurity in a world where they may seem omnipresent. Beginning with the source of his own struggle, a rare and painful disease that causes his bones to weaken and break under minimal pressure, Stephenson offers a structured approach to a wide array of topics, including dating, weight loss, lack of motivation, friendship, finances, and goals. While his advice is encouraging and insightful, Stephenson's text is also notable for examples, mottos and resonant personal stories of enormous obstacles and accomplishments (his work with the Clinton administration, attaining his Ph.D., opening his own private practice). Though his unwavering optimism can be daunting (bringing one's day-to-day gripes into sharp relief), Stephenson is empowering and uplifting throughout, and should prove helpful whether facing a lifelong challenge or a more immediate battle.

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In Stephenson’s powerful and practical debut, the psychotherapist and professional speaker reveals how to banish self-doubt and insecurity in a world where they may seem omnipresent. Beginning with the source of his own struggle, a rare and painful disease that causes his bones to weaken and break under minimal pressure, Stephenson offers a structured approach to a wide array of topics, including dating, weight loss, lack of motivation, friendship, finances, and goals. While his advice is encouraging and insightful, Stephenson’s text is also notable for examples, mottos and resonant personal stories of enormous obstacles and accomplishments (his work with the Clinton administration, attaining his Ph.D., opening his own private practice). Though his unwavering optimism can be daunting (bringing one’s day-to-day gripes into sharp relief), Stephenson is empowering and uplifting throughout, and should prove helpful whether facing a lifelong challenge or a more immediate battle. (May) (PublishersWeekly.com, May 18, 2009)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00261OP6Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 1st edition (March 27, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 27, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 241 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0470399937
  • Customer Reviews:
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Sean Stephenson (1979-2019) was born with a rare condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or Brittle Bone Disease, and was expected to die at birth. Despite the challenges of breaking over 200 bones by the time he was 18, Sean went on to complete a Doctorate degree in Clinical Hypnosis, become a board-certified therapist, reach millions of people around the world through his professional speeches and online videos, and inspire the likes of Tony Robbins, Sir Richard Branson, President Bill Clinton, and his Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Sean married the love of his life, fellow entrepreneur Mindie Kniss, and he lived out the last years of his life traveling the world and residing in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. His mission was to rid the world of insecurity and so many around the world can thank him for helping them do just that. Learn more at: SeanStephenson.com

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Customers find the book inspirational, with one noting how its life lessons can transform anyone's life. Moreover, they appreciate its readability, describing it as down-to-earth and very readable, while also praising the author's authenticity as a great and sincere man. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its humor, and customers describe it as eye-opening.

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Customers find the book inspirational, with many appreciating its useful motivational ideas and valuable insights. One customer notes that the content can be applied to all life issues.

"...you do learn about what he has had to overcome, it just adds a deeper layer of inspiration. I mean holy cow, what the hell do I have to whine about??..." Read more

"...This activity gives us true insights and helps us to get off our `but.'..." Read more

"...my life around, providing ways to expand my social circle and build confidence. I highly recommend this book for anyone who feels anxious or inferior." Read more

"...to uncovering those no longer useful coping mechanisms, helping me to level up emotionally, so I can then level up in every area of my life...." Read more

22 customers mention "Readability"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and down-to-earth, with one customer noting that the writing style puts them at ease.

"...struggles with victim-hood, and he comes across as very human and down-to-earth...." Read more

"...This is Sean's message to his readers in his realistic guidebook, Get Off Your "But". He shows us how we control our own life...." Read more

"I have Lots of Self Help books, but this one was the most concise and honest...." Read more

"It's well written and Sean's life story is incredibly inspirational...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the author's authenticity, describing him as a great and sincere man who is brutally honest.

"...about his own struggles with victim-hood, and he comes across as very human and down-to-earth...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's humor, with one mentioning it's an actionable book filled with wit.

"...never a turn-off because he quickly reverts back to the personable, amusing tone that made this such an enjoyable read in the first place...." Read more

"Sean Stephenson is smart, great psychotherapist with great sense of humor. His book is MUST read if you want to change your life for better...." Read more

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"...This book pried my eyelids open to see that the road blocks in my life are of my own creation and can therefore be uncreated...." Read more

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Get Off Your "But"
Sean Stephenson is smart, great psychotherapist with great sense of humor. His book is MUST read if you want to change your life for better. For me this book is not only inspiration, motiwation, but it is step by step lesson about how to improwe my life. I studied all 6 lessons with Sean's "Get of your BUT" and I learned how to get off My BUT. I'm really happy. Thanks Sean!
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  • djean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and Down-to-earth
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2011
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    I tend to avoid 'self help' type books, because my personal philosophy is that I already know what to do and I just need to get off my butt and do it (no pun intended). So I wasn't sure what to expect from "Get Off Your But", but I decided to take a chance because of the good reviews it's received. It didn't disappoint.

    Even if the author hadn't shared the details about the adversity he's had to overcome in his life, I still would have found this to be a very inspiring and motivational read. But when you do learn about what he has had to overcome, it just adds a deeper layer of inspiration. I mean holy cow, what the hell do I have to whine about?? It certainly did make me want to get off my "but" and quit making excuses for not living my life on my own terms.

    The author very eloquently shows how we all use excuses to self-sabotage our lives, choosing to remain victims in certain situations instead of getting out there and going after what we want in life. He's very candid about his own struggles with victim-hood, and he comes across as very human and down-to-earth.

    I think that's an important reason why this book worked for me, the fact that he establishes a common ground where we're all just mixed up in this big soup called Life together. Some disabilities are on the outside, some disabilities are on the inside, but most of us have very similar issues to deal with when we get up every morning and try to get through the day. In a few passages he just barely begins to skirt the fringes of getting a little 'preachy', but it was never a turn-off because he quickly reverts back to the personable, amusing tone that made this such an enjoyable read in the first place.

    Granted, the author has had kind of a rock star life compared to most of us, BUT his life could just as easily have gone the other way if he'd believed any of the stereotypes about what a handicapped person is or isn't capable of. Which I think is kind of the whole point of the book - none of us have to simply accept our perceived limitations. The key word here being 'perceived'...

    Reading this book will open your eyes to the fact that changing your perceptions really can change your life. That's certainly not a new concept, but it's one that I seem to forget over and over for some reason. But this book 'smacked me upside the head' so to speak and brought home the concept in a profound new way for me. Highly recommended if you need help getting unstuck with any aspect of your life!
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  • Mary Crocco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get Off Your "But"
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2009
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    Get Off Your "But", by Sean Stephenson
    Published by Jossey-Bass
    ISBN: 978-0-470-39993-4
    Rating: Must read

    If you want to be inspired to `get off your but' and make positive changes to your life, then reading, Get Off Your "But", by Sean Stephenson is a must read. Suffering from birth with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a brittle bones disorder, Sean Stephenson shares with us his thirty year journey of his life. He has us realize our full potential in spite of any adversities we endure. Sean makes us realize there are no excuses to why we sit on our `buts'.
    Sean shares his daily endurance to his physical disabilities to teach his readers we can overcome our fears and insecurities and learn more about ourselves. He gives us practical skills to help us to get off out `buts' and live our life to the fullest. Sean lives his life in a wheelchair with his disease with `pain' as his middle name. When asked if he gets used to the pain Sean replies, "No, at best I understand how to control it." This is Sean's message to his readers in his realistic guidebook, Get Off Your "But". He shows us how we control our own life. We can feel sorry for ourselves, or we can Get off our `buts' to make positive changes in our lives. Today Sean is a psychotherapist and a world renowned professional speaker.
    What makes Sean so special? He learned how to displace his daily pain through self-discovery, "Pain was my teacher and I became its good little student." Sean eliminated all his `buts' and he encourages his readers to eliminate our `buts'. For example: Sure, I'd like to change, BUT..... I'm too old/too young. I'm too short/too tall. I'm too fat/too skinny. I'm not pretty /handsome enough. I'm not smart enough. I have a learning disability. Sound familiar? It sure did to me.
    I had an unexpected life change at age 55 due to a chronic illness and have been sitting on my `but' for nine months, `but' I am disabled'. After reading Sean's six lessons in his book, I am now off my `but'! Never before has a book gone beyond words on a page to real life behavior changes like Sean Stephenson's book. Sean's encouragements in his words and lifelong lessons have his readers participate in activities such as writing responses in a journal. This activity gives us true insights and helps us to get off our `but.' Sean makes us realize we all have challenges and opportunities, and we can choose to sit on our `buts' and make excuses or Get off our `buts' and be successful in life. I chose to get off my `but' after reading Sean Stephenson's book, Get off Your "But" and I am looking forward to a sequel to keep me inspired to stay off my `but'.

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  • DP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get off your butt and get this book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
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    This book is life changing. The simple activities and lessons presented in this book helped turn my life around, providing ways to expand my social circle and build confidence. I highly recommend this book for anyone who feels anxious or inferior.
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  • Kathy Dixon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dig Deeper
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2022
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    I enjoyed reading this book and doing the suggested exercises Sean included here. I am constantly working on uncovering, discovering and discarding limiting beliefs I have, that were given to me by others, that I chose to embrace as coping tools of the time that eventually became habits that no longer serve me. Sean’s book is just another tool offering more solution to uncovering those no longer useful coping mechanisms, helping me to level up emotionally, so I can then level up in every area of my life. It’s difficult to read some of his words and apply them to myself - it’s been my experience that no one likes to admit that there is STILL work to be done on themselves, especially me. I do enjoy the life I live today, though, having slowly removed emotional obstacles and embracing a simpler life with increased clarity. I am grateful I was able to see Sean in person in 2018. His attitude was infectious, and while I wasn’t ready then for what he was offering, this book gave me what I was ready to embrace today, refined tools and exercises to continue to level up my life. Thanks, Dr. Sean. “Never put your glow on low.”
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  • Erique
    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s great motivation
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
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    Things aren’t that bad after all
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  • CLAP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un admirable exemple de courage ou comment vous construire une confiance en vous inébranlable
    Reviewed in France on September 6, 2013
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    L'auteur est né dans un état physique très handicapant et très douloureux. Malgré cela, il est porteur d'espoir comme le fut Helen Keller en son temps. Porteur d'une maladie rare, d'une taille minuscule, doté d'un corps difforme aux os brisés, constamment sur une chaise roulante et souffrant atrocement, c'est un homme joyeux, curieux et séducteur (sa femme est magnifique) intelligent (il possède deux doctorats) et courageux (il passe de longues heures à faire de la rééducation) qui va vous expliquer comment se sentir sûr de vous.
    Respecté, aimé, il anime des conférences où les gens se pressent pour apprendre à vivre en étant plus confiant. Vous deviendrez maître dans l'art de retrouver une estime de soi au top. Pour ne plus se trouver des excuses.
    Compétent en ce qui concerne le fonctionnement du cerveau, l'auteur vous apprend à vous focaliser sur ce qui compte pour vous. A mener votre vie comme un gagnant. A bien choisir vos amis; l'auteur en distingue trois types.
    Vous vous fixerez des buts à dix ans, à un an et à vie. A trouver en vous et en le regardant vivre, l'élan qui vous propulsera au sommet duquel vous allez vivre d'une manière que vous n'auriez jamais osé espérer.
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  • Alias
    5.0 out of 5 stars Utile, bello e scorrevole
    Reviewed in Italy on February 28, 2018
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    It gives a big life lesson and you get curious page by page. Recommended to people who like to know e become a better person
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  • Aghdam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing author and book!
    Reviewed in Germany on December 6, 2017
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    Sean is an Amazing person and I really look up to him, even though he's just ten feet tall.
    He has helped me a lot in my personal development, I can say that now, seven years after I have bought and read his book "get off your but".
    It's one of a few books that I have read completely. Most of his lessons are true. Reading is one thing though, you want the lessons to sink in, and that's where the hard work starts. If you really want to develop yourself, you need to learn the lessons over and over again. It is also good to have some extreme experiences just like Sean. They will open your eyes for good.
    Thank you Sean!
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  • JulzB
    5.0 out of 5 stars The longer you sit on your but the bigger it gets - so read this book right away!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2009
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    Besides being a fascinating and inspiring tale of the life of this three foot tall giant of a man who has never been able to stand on his own two feet due to having brittle bones (the non medical term for his condition), it is a book full of resources and tools to help you overcome those fears, excuses and insecurities that are giving you the biggest buts.

    I really don't think there is a person in the world that wouldn't benefit from reading this book. I think we are all letting a fear, an insecurity or an excuse hold us back from something we really want in life and reading this book just might provide you with the support, motivation, tools and inspiration to finally get off your but and do that thing you really want to do.

    I know I set some very audacious goals for myself for 2010 after reading this book... and whenever I feel myself straying from them I will hear Sean's words in my head... and I will use the exercises in his book to push past whatever is causing me to stray away from what I want to achieve.

    Buy this book!! You will be inspired. You will be entertained and you will be better equipped to fight your own growing but.
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  • Lara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Connecting people
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2014
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    I am on the 2nd chapter and I feel like I found what I was missing in my life. What I was doing wrong? Read this book it will help your relationships with your family and friend.
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