The first part of the book is great: understanding how to manage fear and learning that this can become anticipation after plenty of practice. It is always 'easier said than done', but the book offers a great mind shift in knowing there is no need to wait for the fear to go first before doing something. ( )

While this book doesn't offer any miracle cures - none of the self help tomes that are so popular today do - it gave me a lot to think about. Dr. Jeffers puts a lot of emphasis on taking risks, making choices, and always moving forward with your life. She says that change is a positive, powerful force, especially when it feels scary. But the key in her teachings is the simple fact that action always comes before fearlessness. If you wait until you're no longer afraid to do something, you'll never do it. Because there is no such thing as not being afraid, but it is possible to not let fear rule your life. ( )

This book contained lots of good practical advice, such as the power of eliminating negativity and pessimism from your vocabulary, taking responsibility for your reactions, how to have a balanced life, and many other great pearls of wisdom. Thoroughly recommended. ( )

The first part of the book is great: understanding how to manage fear and learning that this can become anticipation after plenty of practice. It is always 'easier said than done', but the book offers a great mind shift in knowing there is no need to wait for the fear to go first before doing something. ( )

Book title and author: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway Dynamic techniques for turning Fear, Indecision and Anger into Power, Action and Love by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D. 9781938296628. 4/16/23

Why I picked this book up: We all have fear in some sense. We are facing crazy inflation since Biden became president and I keep hearing a recession coming soon, our gas prices went through the roof, I have medial issues, one of my treatments cost $86,000, my parents are becoming elderly at age 81. I decided to pick this up to see how to cope with fear.

Thoughts: Are you afraid of making decisions . . . asking your boss for a raise . . . leaving an unfulfilling relationship . . . facing the future? Whatever your fear, here is your chance to push through it once and for all. In this enduring guide to self-empowerment, Dr. Susan Jeffers inspires us with dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped countless people grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives. Inside you’ll discover.

This classic book has changed the lives of many over the years. This book helps us move from pain to power. Self-talk, relaxation, motivation, relational and spiritual aspects are part of this book.

“• what we are afraid of, and why
• how to move from victim to creator
• the secret of making no lose decisions
• the vital 10-step process that helps you outtalk the negative chatterbox in your brain
• how to create more meaning in your life and much more.”

Why I finished this read: This book was written in the 80s and is still appropriate today so I finished it and appreciate how she uses self reflection and gives good examples of how to move in and what can be learned from acting and moving past our fears.

Stars rating: 3.5 out of 5. This book was fairly good, not a block buster so a little bit better than 3 so I gave the rating I did. ( )

Some good bits of information to help you do things in life. Lots of reiteration which irked a little but I suppose that is how the message sinks in. Definitely worth a read. ( )

Comprehensive book about fear and related issues/topics.

What it covers:
• The 3 levels of fear and 5 truths about fear, so you understand fear and can master it
• The strategies, tips and tools to overcome your fears: find out how to move from pain to power, regain control and exercise your choices, manage your frame of mind, handle changes to your relationships, make “no-lose decisions”, and live a whole, fulfilling life.

Book summary at: https://readingraphics.com/book-summary-feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway/ ( )

A girlfriend in grad school gave me this book, shortly before we parted ways, in fact. It was a real eye-opener to me that I lived much of my life hovering around the perimeter of the pool rather than jumping in with both feet.

Most eye-opening for me, though, was it was the first time I had been taught that fear was fine - embrace it, don't dodge it. Then, walk through the fire anyway.

I'm not saying I turned into Russell Crowe from "Gladiator" because of it. I'm still more Woody Allen from "Annie Hall", but the book did fuel me toward some braver choices in life, and I think it's a great read - not too clinical, not too esoteric - just good guidance through learning to live with the beast that resides in everyone's anxiety closet. ( )

This book has 5 truths as highlighted by author. But unfortunately, truth 2 is similar to truth 3 and 5.

And truth 4 is not entirely true. Some people may have less fear due to their brain's amygdala nt functioning. ( )

This book has 5 truths as highlighted by author. But unfortunately, truth 2 is similar to truth 3 and 5.

And truth 4 is not entirely true. Some people may have less fear due to their brain's amygdala nt functioning. ( )

Ne plus craindre de prendre une décusion, de changer de travail, de vous lancer dans un projet de demander une augmentation, de mettre fin à une relation. Tremblez mais osez|

Hate self-help but read it anyway. Some of the basic tenets of 'Feel the fear and do it anyway' are sound. And the first few chapters, devoted specifically addressing fear, are worth reading. I've just got sand in my dreamcatcher and draw the line at nonsense like the law of attraction. Of which there is plenty in this book. Including the half-baked notion that anger causes cancer, all negativity is evil and wrong and the usual Pollyanna rubbish about positive thinking. It may be horseshit but horseshit has its uses — like compost. ( )

Absolutely powerful book about helping us move past our fears. Sensible and applicable advice to assist everyone who fears. And let's face it, that's all of us! ( )

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway is an awesome book. I have a huge library of self help and personal improvement and wellness books. I find this to be one of the better books I have read on the subject of how to break you old habits and get up
And do something. It really is about positive thinking. The author Susan Jeffers is obviously very passionate about the subject and this really comes through in every chapter. There are many very useful exercises and a lot of good points in this book that will carry you far in improving your life. I heard about this book in several podcasts I had listened too and it was recommended highly. I found myself doing a lot of highlighting. As with any self help book it contains a lot of great ideas but ultimately they are worthless unless the reader acts on them. ( )

Feel the Fear not only empowers by showing ways to shift one's perspective, it reminds us that we always have a choice in every situation and not choosing is a choice in itself. Sometimes it's easy to lose touch with our power to choose, to allow fear to stop us in our tracks. Jeffers offers practical exercises to re-focus and re-channel one's fear into something that helps instead of hinders. And she reminds us that it's a journey, not a destination, so facing and embracing fear will be a lifelong adventure.

4 stars ( )

It's a good book. I would definitely recommend it. ( )

A must read! ( )

More than ten years ago I gave my copy of an earlier edition of this book to a young dental assistant who was having trouble asserting herself at work. She later told me how much it had helped her. She left dental work and helped her husband set up their own company in a completely different field. I have just bought two copies of this new edition knowing that at some time in the future they will be equally helpful to someone who needs just the sort of encouragement and practical assistance Ms Jeffers provides. If she had not had the perseverance to get the book published against discouragement and lack of interest, thousands of people would have been worse off. ( )

I found guidances in the case studies given. At the time of doubt, the book helps in building-up of the courage to make the move.

This is marvellous, life-transforming stuff. In the month since I started using it, my self-confidence has improved in leaps and bounds. I genuinely feel like a new person. ( )

This book provides an insightful and engaging look at the destructive effects of fear in all aspects of our lives and guidance on how this fear may be overcome.

Anyone engaged in creating change will face their own fears and those of others and this book provides both an understanding of the roots for people’s fears and an understanding of how people may be helped to understand and better deal with fear.

The book highlights the paradox that whilst we seek the security of a fear free life, this creates an environment in which we are denied the satisfaction of achievement or advancement. The result is the catch-22 of fear of change and fear of staying the same.
The conclusion is that fear is a necessary and essential element of life and pushing through fear is actually less frightening than living with the underlying fear that comes from a feeling of helplessness, hence ‘feel the fear and do it anyway’.
The first part of the book creates a picture of the widespread and damaging effects of fear, in its many forms such as fear of changing jobs, fear of illness, fear of failure, etc. It introduces a progression of truths which serve to illuminate the effects of fear and build the case for the active choice of how fear is addressed. A simple but powerful picture presents the option to address fear through positive power rather than as a victim of passive pain.

As you work through the book the emphasis shifts towards the actions that you can take to change your attitude and approach. A number of simple models and techniques are introduced which are presented in an easily understood form. When strung together these provide a structured programme with which to set about changing your attitude and behaviours.
The book benefits from a liberal scattering of first hand accounts of people at various stages of succumbing to or addressing their fears. These stories do much to help explain the approach and provide an engaging dialogue and encouragement that lightens up the message and creates the feeling that improvement is possible.

The book rightly confesses that though the message and techniques are relatively easy to understand their application presents more of a challenge, not because they are of themselves difficult but they have to be applied and sustained. The challenge therefore for any such book is to leave the reading list and bookshelf and become embedded in the actions of the reader.

Does this book meet the challenge? I have adopted some of the techniques and recognise that others will be of benefit. Having read the book I know that I will return to read it again and I hope will have felt the benefits of conscious active use of the techniques over the next few months. Time will tell as to whether the book helps create change so I hope to return to this review in a few months time.

In the meantime I recommend this book for its insights into a topic that affects us all. My personal perspective is that the effects of fear can become so ingrained in our lives that we fail to recognise the fear and simply feel the numbness of dissatisfaction and a vague inability to focus on doing anything about it. This book will help create focus so you start to question the way things are and why you allow them to remain so. The challenge of addressing them is by definition a life long journey and this book will provide an excellent platform from which that journey can begin. ( )

The effectiveness of this book begins with its title, because it resonates with all of us as we struggle with our fears. These are not real fears, such as when we are in mortal danger. They are rather those nagging insecurities that we know are irrational, but which nonetheless hold us back. The title acknowledges these fears and tells you in no uncertain terms what to do about them. Your fears need not be an impediment, if you consciously work to proceed in spite of them.
After reading this book, I boldly went out and organised a holiday for family and friends. The holiday was pretty disastrous, as I recall, with foul weather and people being difficult, but I was still amazed that the content of a book had directly propelled me into action.
Since then, I have a new maxim, based on the same premise, which is: "Proceed on the basis of a favourable outcome."
...because if you don't proceed (i.e. do it anyway) there is absolutely NO chance of a favourable outcome. GO FOR IT!

Jeffers discusses the crippling effects of fear in her personal life and explains how she formulated a course of action for conquering it. Her answers are simple, her course of action difficult only because it requires courage. She explains how fear is based on the uncertainty of change and the lack of positive self image. She avoids psychological lingo, and includes many case studies about careers and changes in personal life both of which are beginning to cause anxiety in many teens. Her message is reassuring: choices are not opportunities to make mistakes, but valid paths to growth, whichever path we take. She addresses the fundamental cause of fear the belief that ``I can't handle it!''

A superb book packed full of effective and simple tools to live a fear-less life.

I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone!!

Andy Garland
YOU...bethebestyoucan ( )

I don't think I've read the whole thing. Whatever I've read, it's very helpful, gives good analogies, anecdotes, etc. ( )