Self Matters

Abridged
Author: Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D.
Narrator: Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D.
Genres: Self-help
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date: November 2001
Length: 6 hours
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 2.5/5
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Overview

Your life has a root core that, once understood, unlocks a powerful force to create the life the way you want. Key questions and an amazingly clear "map" are now at your fingertips so you can "Live by Design."

In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Phil challenges you to find your "authentic self" -- that person you have always wanted to be, but were too distracted, busy, or scared to become. Instead, you have created a "fictional self" -- taking on the identity of who you believe you are supposed be. The incongruence between these two selves is what leads you to feel that your life is incomplete, unbalanced, and more difficult than it should be.

In Self Matters, Dr. Phil helps you to demystify your self-concept, and learn how to reclaim your authentic self. You can learn to think beyond the excuses and fears that have masked the person you want to be. By facing the cards life has dealt you, you can relearn how to best react to them.

Self Matters is one of the most forward-thinking works on self-concept and self-esteem ever published. We get only one chance in this world. Dr. Phil shows all how to make the most of it.


KEY ELEMENTS TO IDENTIFY AND BRING INTO ACTION ORIENTED FOCUS INCLUDE:

* What are the ten most defining moments of your life?
* What are the seven most critical choices you have made to put you on your current path?
* Who are the five most pivotal people in your world and how have they shaped you?


Selected Reviews

Self Matters

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 1/5

Self Matters

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  • Book Rating: 3/5

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Reviews (4)

Self Matters

Written by Anonymous on April 17th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 1/5

This was a review of Psychology 101. I would not recommend this to a friend.

Self Matters

Written by Anonymous on January 17th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 3/5

This was the abridged version??? Dr. Phil could do with a new editor. The first CD is devoted to Dr. Phil promoting this book. Skip the first CD. Once you are into the meat and potatoes it's worth a listen.

The Best Self-Directed Therapy

Written by Janine Kearns on July 19th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

After many years of therapy and 12 step meetings this book lays out a nice plan for those who wish to examine their lives but without the assistance of a therapist, guru, director. Your private journal is the objective person. I enjoyed the book immensely.

Self Matters

Written by Shirley Andrews from Augusta, GA on March 11th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Dr. Phil, how do you do it? You should be taught in every high school and college... a course that should be a must for anyone going through a life they know could be better, but just don't know how to get it right.

Selected Reviews

Self Matters

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 1/5

Self Matters

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  • Book Rating: 3/5

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Author Details

Author Details

McGraw, Ph.D., Phillip C.

"Dr. Phillip C. McGraw, known to millions the world over as ""Dr. Phil,"" is ""The Oprah Winfrey Show's"" resident expert on human behavior, a #1 New York Times best-selling author and co-founder of Courtroom Sciences, Inc., the world's leading litigation consulting firm. Currently appearing before millions every Tuesday on ""The Oprah Winfrey Show,"" Dr. Phil plans to launch his own national Television show in the fall of 2002 in partnership with Harpo Productions, Paramount Television, and King World, Inc. Drawing on 25 years experience in psychology and human functioning, Dr. Phil deals with real issues that arise in the real world with his signature ""tell it like it is"" style.

In concert with his books and television work, Dr. Phil provides strategic guidance for millions of Americans through his monthly column in O, The Oprah Magazine. He is also one of the world's most sought after public speakers. As a professional psychologist, he has published numerous scholarly articles and has practiced in the fields of clinical psychology and behavioral medicine. Dr. Phil, an avid golfer, tennis player, scuba diver, and little league baseball coach, lives in Texas with Robin, his wife of 25 years, and their two sons, Jay and Jordan. Jay is the New York Times best-selling author of Life Strategies for Teens and Closing the Gap: A Strategy For Reconnecting Parents And Teens."