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The Power of Understanding Yourself
Book

The Power of Understanding Yourself

The Key to Self-Discovery, Personal Development, and Being the Best You

Wiley, 2019 plus...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Well Structured
  • Engaging

Recommendation

Dave Mitchell, the author of The Power of Understanding People, turns his focus inward to help you understand yourself. He says if you tap into “metacognition” – the process of “thinking about thinking” – you can go beyond self-awareness to discover why you develop certain behaviors and to realize your potential. He sets you on this journey of self-discovery with an “interactive style” assessment, worksheets and exercises. Mitchell’s humorous, comforting self-revelations align with his philosophy of charitable self-analysis. His easy, self-improvement guidelines are encouraging, but not preachy or didactic. Some chapters rehash material from his previous book, but those seeking personal growth will enjoy his refreshing, readable and innovative approach.

Take-Aways

  • Metacognition involves analyzing the reasons for your behaviors and how they help or hinder the realization of your full potential.
  • Your “locus of control” is either self-governed or externally shaped by events and other people.  
  • Your beliefs, values and future hopes form your “core ideology.”

About the Author

Dave Mitchell is a sommelier, international speaker, trainer, consultant, writer and entrepreneur who founded The Leadership Difference in 1995 to promote his “laugh and learn” philosophy. He also wrote Live and Learn or Die Stupid! and The Power of Understanding People.


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    A. S. 3 months ago
    very helpful
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    M. W. 3 months ago
    very helpful
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    L. A. 3 months ago
    Very helpful & important course.

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