Get Off Your 'But'

How to End Self-Sabotage and Stand Up for Yourself

By: Sean Stephenson

Narrated by: Sean Stephenson

Length: 6 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

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.

©2009 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (P)2009 Gildan Media Corp

What a Powerful, Inspiring, Moving Book

Get Off Your "But" - is an incredible book. I felt inspired. I felt uplifted. And more than once I was moved to tears.

Sean Stephenson was expected to die at birth. He has a rare bone disorder and suffered more than 200 bone fractures by age eighteen. He reached a height of only three feet, and is permanently confined to a wheelchair.

He is also a friend of Bill Clinton, Tony Robbins & Richard Branson. He is truly the most inspirational and naturally confident man I have ever had the privilege of spending time with. (I interviewed Sean recently).

Sean Stephenson has inspired millions of people around the world, including Tony Robbins and President Clinton. He has had more life adventures than anyone I know.

Sean was expected to die at birth because of a rare bone disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta Despite and yet, despite or more probably because of all the challenges he has faced, Sean is now one of the leading authorities on the deconstruction of self sabotage.

In his early years he faced so many reasons to give up and to doubt or pity himself. And yet he never did.

In fact, he has worked on Capitol Hill & in the White House; he testified in front of the US Senate; he shared a speaking platform with Tony Robbins & Mark Victor Hansen; he traveled to over 47 states and 6 countries.

And he is also a board-certified psychotherapist, who runs a private practice and is completing his Doctorate in Clinical Hypnosis.

Oh, and he has been seen by millions on Oprah, CNN, The Discovery Health Channel, WGN, CBS News, and in The New York Times.

The stories of Sean's own life and that of his friends are both truly inspiring and often so powerful that I cried whilst reading.

I'll end with the quote from President Bill Clinton: Sean is an amazing person with an important message.

Would Make Dale Carnegie Proud

Sean Stephenson provides us a barn storming ride through the current self help/motivation field and it is some ride. I have been following "Think and Grow Rich" and "Win Friends and Influence People" motivational books before they were cool. Stephenson covers a lot of that ground and does it quite well.

Essentially, this is an updated, informed rendering of the self help material you find across the books shelves with one twist. Stephenson includes lessons he has learned from his own disability. For the initiated, there is nothing really new here, but the approach he uses is just delightful. For the individual first starting out on the the self help road, this is an excellent place to start.

With the author's background and training, I hope that he will bring out subsequent volumes detailing not only what we need to do to improve our lives, but HOW we can go about doing that in more detail. For example, Lesson 2 "Master Your Physicial Confidence" could be expanded incoporating what is known about mind body relationships in detail. This lesson, as in the others, needs more meat. Lesson 5 "Choose your Friends Wisely" could incorporate what is currently being found in neuroplastisity and the actions of mirror neurons. His writing and insights would make the material sing and make it available to the popular audience.

Lesson 6 "Take Full Responsibility" is perhaps the weakest of the "lessons." Perhaps he was writing it last. He makes the usual case that we need to take responsibility for our actions, but there is no "how to do it" included. I just wanted to hear more.

The book is great for what it is. If Stepenson is interested in selling books this one will do it. If he is interested in making a lasting difference in the lives of people, I'd say he needs to get off his but.

Inspiring

Inspiring story to not let percieved limitations hold you back from your goals and desires. Lots of practical advice and application.

Thought provoking to say the least...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definitely. After realising where the "strange" voice came from (sorry Sean) it was absolutely delightful to read this positive take on a barrel full of lemons which turned out to be a very enjoyable, if somewhat tangy, lemonade. The complete absence of self-pity and "preaching holier than thou" in this book was refreshing and inspiring. Many of us believe we have problems but reading this makes you realise you have excuses.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Without a doubt the little schoolboy Sean. Refusing to accept that being different makes him special.

Have you listened to any of Sean Stephenson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I have not but will soon again.

What did you learn from Get Off Your 'But' that you would use in your daily life?

Life is full of lovely sweet berries, use it or lose it! Don't wait for tomorrow, others or a higher power to take charge of your life.

Any additional comments?

Beautiful!

This book had my kids quiet with their full attention.

This book is a great way to get to the core of what we do to ourselves. The author then explains the why and provides an alternative with exercises that my kids even enjoyed. We enjoyed the book so much that we read, listened and looked up more of his content. My tween who is usually grumpy in the morning, perked up and smiled every morning this week I took him to school. I don’t usually participate in any activities but this time I did and had a great experience with my kids.

Pretty Good

This book is pretty good and, in my opinion, is made great by Sean Stephenson's narration. It's the kind of audio book that just wouldn't be the same if somebody else was narrating it. Sean does a great great great job.

Don't misunderstand...

This was a good book. I don't give 5 stars out easily. My opinion is, this was a good "bridge" book with a positive message, to fill my consumption path. It's information you already know...and know you should do...but that being said, we all need to have those continued positive messages flowing through our conscious mind.

Thanks for the positive message Sean...I would love to meet you out and about and hear more of your story.

Life changing

Loved this so much, I have grown up with a very rare nerve disease "Giant Axonal Neuropathy" and hearing how you have grown up and made something amazing with your live has really helped me. Listening to how you delta with circumstances has made me look back on how I have dealt with things and re inspired me to live a great life again. I have realised how much good I can achieve by getting off my but and inspiring others to keep going. thank you so much. Working through the exercises wow :) thank you.

amazing

such a well defined and clear message. change your pity puffing life, right here and now!

Totally captivating (true) story telling

Would you listen to Get Off Your 'But' again? Why?

Amazing and deeply inspiring auto-biographical account by a three foot tall, wheelchair-ridden dude who is prepared to take on the world with full gusto. Listen to this guy's story, and you will no longer have any excuses for not achieving whatever it is that to want. This guy is a champion motivator.