How to Be Confident

Name: How to Be Confident
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: James Smith
ISBN: 9780008536473

Author: James Smith

Narrator: James Smith

Unabridged: 7 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 09/01/2022

Categories: Nonfiction, Self-help, Motivational & Inspirational, Communication & Social Skills, Philosophy, Movements, Mind & Body, Social Science, Sociology

Synopsis

From two times number one Sunday Times bestselling author, James Smith, comes HOW TO BE CONFIDENT – the third instalment in James’ no-nonsense guides to gaining the tools to empower your decision-making and change your life. Now, more than ever, we are so often lost within a cycle of negativity – from comparing ourselves to others and doom scrolling on social media, to a paralysis of choice and chasing external gratification that does nothing to nurture authentic happiness. We need confidence to master our true ambitions, realise our genuine strengths, and achieve the life we need, but might not know we want. Luckily, with his candid, no-nonsense advice, experience, and passion, James is here to lead the way.

About James Smith

James Smith is the world’s fastest-growing online personal trainer. Honest, unapologetic and outspoken, yet erudite, authentic and endlessly passionate about exposing the toxic myths within diet culture, and committed to helping people to reach their goals and make positive change for good. is his first book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lil on September 08, 2022

Amazon is full of 5 star reviews for this book therefore I seem to be in the minority as I thought this book was just ok. Perhaps I went in with high expectations as I expected a book packed full of practical tips on how to be more confident when, apart from the last 2o pages, it was more theoretica......more

Goodreads review by Emily on January 27, 2023

There were some inspirational points in this book, but ultimately if you aren't a non-academic straight white male, you're probably going to feel a little bit short changed. There's only so many "The dictionary definition of X is X" or "You're probably thinking I'm just using this big word to sound......more

Goodreads review by Benoit on September 17, 2022

I found James Smith on TikTok, where he eloquently (and confidently) explained the Swimmer's Body Illusion in a fitness context. I did not know what it was and knowing it made my life better. For the first two or three chapters, I hated this book. I thought it was loosely researched and that it never......more

Goodreads review by Stassi on December 24, 2022

Wasn’t a complete waste of time, as is was kind of motivational to listen to at times… But definitely wouldn’t recommend. Full of obvious points and James either honestly believes the reader is an absolute idiot or he’s honestly ignorant. We goes out of his way to explain things we all know… Like what......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on March 22, 2023

Having never read a self-help book before, this proved a good starting point. There is less practical advice and examples than I was expecting. It often feels less about How to Be Confident than How to Not Not Be Confident, with the author highlighting the things we do that gradually erode our confi......more

Quotes

‘Meet the man changing the way you think about fitness. One of the most sought-after personal trainers in the world (who has) knocked current fitness It boy @JoeWicks for six and stolen the coveted crown of the fitness world’ ‘James’ book is the tough love version of life coaching. He tells you straight, refers to his own experiences in life and makes you laugh along the way.’