SUMO (Shut Up, Move On)

‘SUMO is a brilliant book, packed with simple, inspirational and innovative ideas that can be applied to any aspect of your life. Paul’s knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to clearly explain these methods is unsurpassed. I heartily recommend this excellent read.’

Professor Damian Hughes, Author and Co-Host of The High Performance Podcast

‘Paul offers a fresh, practical and down to earth approach to change and getting the best from life. An uplifting read for anyone looking to find their spark.’

Owen O'Kane, Psychotherapist & Sunday Times Best Selling Author

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 favor of a practical guide to being the best you can be and achieving what you've always dreamed about.

About the Author xv

Preface to the 20th Anniversary Edition xvii

Introduction 1

1 E + R = O 7

2 Change Your T-shirt 33

3 Develop Fruity Thinking 53

4 Hippo Time Is OK 91

5 Remember The Beachball 109

6 Learn Latin 137

7 Ditch Doris Day 161

The SUMO Effect –How SUMO Helped Me 185

A Personal Goodbye From Paul 197

Want To Know More About How SUMO Can Help You? 199

The SUMO Principles 201

Seven Questions To Help You SUMO 203

Index 207

‘SUMO is a brilliant book, packed with simple, inspirational and innovative ideas that can be applied to any aspect of your life. Paul’s knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to clearly explain these methods is unsurpassed. I heartily recommend this excellent read.’
PROFESSOR DAMIAN HUGHES, Author and Co-Host of The High Performance Podcast

‘Paul offers a fresh, practical and down to earth approach to change and getting the best from life. An uplifting read for anyone looking to find their spark.’
OWEN O’KANE, Psychotherapist and Sunday Times Bestselling Author

Looking for some straight-talking advice on how to really improve your life?

Life is getting tougher to navigate and clichéd advice isn’t cutting it anymore. Stop chasing strategies that merely promise a better life without giving you the tangible, practical and specific advice you need to actually make a difference.

With hands-on, evidence-based techniques you can implement immediately, SUMO (Shut Up, Move On), by bestselling personal development author and speaker Paul McGee, walks you through the specific, actionable steps you can take today, tomorrow, and every day to help you achieve your goals, realise your potential and lead a more fulfilling life at home and work.

New to this edition is an exploration of how real people have profoundly improved their lives with the book’s timeless strategies, providing testament to the enduring power of the SUMO principles.

Grab this straight-talking approach to success and fulfilment that’s been changing lives for over 20 years.

www.theSUMOguy.com