You Got This: Mastering the Skill of Self-Confidence

by Ivan Joseph

Whether on the field, at the office or in the self-confidence is one of the biggest factors differentiating success from failure. Time and again, studies show that the happiest, most successful people have deep-rooted the ability to persevere despite setbacks.  

Award-winning coach, mentor and speaker Ivan Joseph shares a supportive, original guide to developing your own. Contrary to popular thinking, Joseph shows that self-confidence is a skill that can be trained and honed.

And he should know. Born in Guyana and brought up in poverty in Toronto, Joseph earned multiple sports scholarships throughout his athletic career, led multiple sports teams to national victories, and continues to develop his own 'grit' as an internationally renowned speaker.

Taking strategies learned from the field, Joseph offers a definitive, step-by-step approach to deepening your own self-confidence. Uplifting stories and practical exercises within the book help you to develop resilience, team building, higher expectations and focus.

Shared passionately with supportive, no-nonsense writing, You Got This is a transformative 'coach' for ambitious individuals looking to change their lives for the better.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

178 pages, Paperback

Published May 9, 2017

Reviews

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the TED talk so I was well primed to like this book but ultimately I didn't feel like it delivered.

The ideas presented are very simplistic and are very similar to what you'll find in other "self-help" books, so I just didn't feel like I got too much value out of it.

Another point that somewhat irritated me is that he didn't present any academic research to back up his recommendations. Academic references are not absolutely essential in a book of this type but it gives one more confidence that he is just not pulling stuff out his you know what.

Now that said, the recommendations given are actually not that bad:
-Think Positive
-Practice repeatedly those skills you want to develop
-Recruit a team of people that supports you
-Persevere towards your objectives
-Focus
-Find your purpose

Like I said, not bad ideas individually, but also no terribly original and not presented in a very fresh way.

On the other hand, for someone who does not read books of this type or who appreciated this kind of very straightforward style, they might find it inspirational, so I could see it doing good for some people.

[Sarina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appreciated that this book was a feel-good read while being full of tangible tips to grow self-confidence and grit. My favourite passage:
“I also consider grit a prerequisite for self-confidence, because I have learned from experience that people who quit early or who can’t handle setbacks never develop a basic belief in their ability to accomplish things. But you can learn to stick with things. You can practice perseverance. Like all the others, grit is a skill learned through repetition. And when you acquire more of it, your belief in yourself rises and you are another step closer to being a person of high self-confidence.”

[Raymond Richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was “ ok.” It didn’t really inspire much. Some good anecdotes.

[Aashu Kandoi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice practical handbook for developing Self-confidence. Got a few great ideas.

[Cameo · Rating 2 out of 5]

i can’t say that i remember a single thing from this book.