Paul McGee

SUMO. shut up and do it

Paul McGee

(Shut Up, Move On)

The straight talking guide to succeeding in life

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Paul, nicknamed The Philosopher, with admiration and deep gratitude for his friendship, wise advice and funny moments - from the guy S.U.M.O.

Foreword

This was in the spring of 2005. I was sitting at the kitchen table, looking out at the garden from the window, and making final edits to a draft book about S.U.M.O. It was my first time working with Capstone, it was interesting, but no one was under any illusions. My editor knew he was taking a big risk by releasing a book like this. Prior to this, thirteen other publishers had already refused to publish it. One editor told me bluntly: “No one will come to the store for a book whose title tells you to shut up and act. The name should be attractive, but you, Paul, the opposite is true.

Although I wrote with passion, I had serious misgivings. Will anyone take seriously a book that encourages fruitful thinking, claims to stay in able hippo- is this normal, and offers to completely forget about Doris Day? I had a lot of doubts, especially after talking with friends who sympathetically asked: “What will you do if the book fails? How do you deal with disappointment?" Why do we need enemies if there are such friends?

my mentor and best friend Paul Sandham looked more and more optimistic: “Man, you have a quirky and unique style. Not everyone will like it, but you'll see, it will be much appreciated more people than you imagine. Just share the stories of not only ups, but also downs. It will change the book." That's exactly what I did.

Looks like Paul was right. Readers who recognized my biography began to write to me to tell about their experience. We have never met, but we have a lot in common. We are not celebrities. The paparazzi don't follow us. Our photos are not published in magazines. The yellow papers won't gossip that we've gained weight or lost weight. But each of us has our own story. We are equally important, even if our biographies are completely different. In the end, we are all in the same boat. And it's called life.

We dream. We are disappointed. We hope. We experience pain. We are falling. We get up. We move on. We drop our hands. We wake up happy. We wake up miserable. We rejoice in the company of friends and relatives. We fall into despair from loneliness and a sense of our own worthlessness. Sometimes life seems unimaginably beautiful, and sometimes - absolutely meaningless. Human relationships are the greatest source of joy and pain. We enjoy the special moments of life, but most of the time we just don't notice them. We feel that we are capable of much, but we are always haunted by doubts. We surprise ourselves. We stop believing in ourselves.

You and I may differ in race, age, and education, but we still have a lot in common. It seems that the readers of this book have found just what unites them. Deep inside, I hoped that would happen. I don't just write about the philosophy of S.U.M.O. I'm talking about her. At the time of writing this preface, I have traveled to forty countries with lectures. Tens of thousands of people listened to my speeches. Some people laughed at me and my ideas. But most listened to them. I will say without false modesty, my story inspired a lot different people. Not everyone understood my humor. Later you will find out why. But many agreed with some, if not all, of my statements.

Your world is radically different from what it was in 2005. Do you use Facebook? Me too. Mark Zuckerberg only developed it in 2004. In 2005, it was available to US students. Now this network is second in number only to China and India. In 2005, you called people friends because you really knew them.

What about Twitter? I like to tweet. In 2005, no one knew about him. Why? Because Twitter only launched in July 2006.

What about YouTube? In 2005, the domain already existed, but the videos began to be uploaded only after some time. In the UK, YouTube launched on my wife's birthday, July 19, 2007. To be honest, I doubt Helen's birthday had anything to do with this event, but I'm so sorry that I didn't film our romantic dinner at the monkey cages at Chester Zoo that day! If I did, you could see how happy she was to relax next to the gorillas and baboons, eating sandwiches, cheese and pork pies (yes, you guessed it, I'm from Northern England).

Everyone remembered the "financial crisis" as an event of the 1980s and early 1990s. Few economists in 2005 could have predicted the biggest financial crash that occurred three years later.

In 2005, you most likely checked the clock, wished you had a camera handy to capture a special moment, and simply hung up when the conversation got boring. Principles of S.U.M.O. appeared in a world without iPhones. There were no applications. Back then, it was hard to see a photo of the food your friend ate yesterday. How did we live then? Don't know.

Due to the technological leap in our world, there are many opportunities for communication and chances for conflict. Types of entertainment has become hundreds of times more. Why think when you can tweet? Why talk to loved ones when it's easier to text "friends" you've never met? Why take care of kids when it's easier to give them headphones and put them in front of an iPad?

"Change" is not the right word to describe the last decade. It is obvious. No, it would be more correct to say "inexorability". An inexorable amount of change happening at an inexorable pace, so stopping means stepping back. No previous generation had to live at such a relentless pace as we do now. For many of us, life has become an endless ride with broken brakes.

This is our reality and that's why I think the idea of ​​S.U.M.O. is even more relevant and important now than it was ten years ago. And that's why I think so. I will list a few factors that will help us maximize our potential and take advantage of the opportunities that life gives us.

Reflections. Essentially S.U.M.O. - this is a call to turn off the internal autopilot; just stop and pause. Our fast-paced life, full of various activities and entertainment, resists such decisions. People are willing to pay thousands of dollars to get away from the noise and live in peace for a while. S.U.M.O. will help you honestly and practically analyze certain aspects of your life. Some thoughts will convince you that you are doing everything right, while others will make you think about setting priorities and further tactics of action. S.U.M.O. makes life more conscious, thoughtful and valuable.

As the Roman poet Publius Syr said, “wisdom comes not with age, but with reflection.” Introspection improves self-awareness.

Relaxation. Constant change can tire anyone. Not only physically, but, much more seriously, mentally. Due to new technologies we are always available. And this means that now it is incredibly difficult for us to turn off the phone. I don't know about women, but I see guys talking on the phone at urinals all the time. I have heard very funny dialogues when I stopped by need at gas stations in the UK.

We can't afford to pause and take a breather. More and more people are beginning to complain not only of moral fatigue, but also of sleep problems.

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Rated the book

I know that many people are skeptical about books on motivation, and I, frankly, have recently seen that it is difficult to find something worthwhile in this genre. Indeed, in books on self-development, very often they use the same words, or different words, but one and the same, pouring from empty to empty. They write a lot of superfluous things, but essentially say little, or say nothing new at all. But personally, I read them, because sometimes they still allow you to look at some seemingly obvious fact from a new angle, to notice something that you did not notice before. In addition, they inspire me, allow me to believe in myself. Of course, books will not do anything for you, and nothing in life will change from reading them, but they can push.
I liked that Paul McGee in his book focuses on the fact that everything in our life depends on ourselves. And only we ourselves can change everything. He considers action to be the most important. If you do not start to act, move towards your goal, take at least the first steps, no books will help you with this. He does not write about any mantras, as in esotericism, about the power of thought and faith, that the main thing is to want "And then the whole universe will help your desire come true." No, he just says that just wanting is not enough. And positive thoughts are not always needed, sometimes it is worth succumbing to despondency. But anyway. Until you get up and take action, nothing in your life will change. Paul writes extremely simply, but nevertheless it is inspiring. The book encourages action. She won’t do anything for you, but she pushes you to just get up and do it. Paul writes absolutely honestly and frankly that his advice is obvious and simple, but sometimes people need them to take the first step, gain determination and take action. Fighting fears, self-doubt, laziness and procrastination. For me personally, there was a very important thought about the need to constantly leave the comfort zone. Of course, I heard about this before, but I didn’t understand why, why such efforts on myself are needed, when you can quietly and calmly continue to sit in your shell. And here Paul explains that if a person tries not to leave the comfort zone all his life, he avoids any stressful moments, important meetings, public speaking, etc. If he gives in to fears and simply runs away from all difficulties, then he degrades. A person cannot develop, being all the time in a comfortable environment, only constantly going through difficulties, overcoming himself, constantly leaving the comfort zone, a person can grow and improve internally. For me it was somewhat of a revelation. All my life I have avoided various difficulties (concerning people). I'd rather not go to a friend's birthday if there's someone I don't know. I'd rather not go to the section at all, where I have long wanted to enroll, if I do not find someone who will keep me company. I'd rather wander through unfamiliar streets for two hours than ask for directions. I can't find a job because I'm afraid to call. Just call and arrange an interview. At the thought of the interview itself, I am completely seized by panic.
In general, after Paul's words about the need to constantly leave the comfort zone, I decided to listen. And having overpowered myself a couple of times, I realized that each time it becomes easier to overcome fear. And then you yourself are happy that you could do it, you see how many opportunities appear, acquaintances, and how useful it is not to run away from people. Confidence, faith in one's own strength is added. We need to act.
The main idea of ​​McGee "Shut up and do" can be explained as follows: "shut up" - stop, think, listen to yourself. "Do" - i.e. concentrate on achieving certain results, start taking action. According to McGee, between these two points, people usually fall into the "Behemoth State", that is, a state of disappointment, sadness, despondency. "It's not always okay to feel okay. Sometimes in order to move on you have to wallow in a problem, reach an emotional bottom and honestly assess your feelings." For me, this thought was also new enough that sometimes it’s even useful to get depressed. The main thing is to get out of it in time :) The author also talks about how often we fall into the state of the victim, give in to emotions, and explains why this should not be done and how to deal with it.
I also liked that Paul always gives stories from life, and explains all the points of the book with his own examples, in my opinion, this makes the book more interesting. The book is practical, very easy to read, written with humor, so I can definitely recommend it!

Rated the book

Paul McGee "S.U.M.O. Shut up and do it" | 224 pages.

Something I recently, when I read non-fiction, I specifically look for "water" and unnecessary information. But here, everything is perfect. Even those stories that were personal to the author and that he himself said, you can read or not, greatly diversified the book.
Paul McGee is a speaker who wants people to always live well and strive for their goals, and that they would have fun at the same time. And I, by the way, got great pleasure from reading his book in a day, with a very strange and interesting title.

Everything seems to be banal: let's live better, strive - you will do it, do not lose heart. But I didn't find the book boring.

Firstly. Very original title and excellent play on these titles, like "Hippo state is normal" or "Forget Doris Day" (By the way, special thanks to Doris Day for the author, I found her songs, now her Everybody Loves a Lover is on repeat!). The author has his own names for some types of people, and the most original is SUMO. In short, this is Shut up, move on - shut up and do it). But on the pages and cover of the book we see a sumo wrestler. Well, it's cool, don't you agree?

Secondly. Very live content. I love that feeling when it seems to you that the author is sitting next to you and talking. Very very belly content. There were footnotes when "Here I feel that you did not take this test, so you will not achieve anything." Yes, there were tests and various footnotes to answer questions. There is a lot to analyze and think about.

Thirdly. Really motivates! I really wanted to change myself right now, to go towards the fulfillment of goals (and I have a lot of them, for a minute, now, because now the period begins when a lot of things need to be decided for my life). Paul McGee, I'll try to get out of the Behemoth state and pull myself together!

The book is excellent, for a long time I have not read such non-fiction, which I will like everything from the content to the cover. I advise everyone!
I will put 5/5!

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Techniques SUMO. How to Develop the Skills You Need to Achieve Your Life Goals

The modern world is significantly different from what it was ten years ago. Then only a tiny number of people used social networks, watched videos on the Internet, posted photos of themselves and their food for everyone to see. The reality around us is changing at a tremendous speed, none of the previous generations faced such tests. How to cope with all the changes, while maintaining peace of mind and having achieved success in its classical sense? The SUMO technique, developed by Paul McGee, will help with this.

Before proceeding to its description, the author of the book “SUMO. Shut up and do it” highlights seven main factors due to which modern man can use its potential and overcome difficulties by achieving success in the current realities:

1) Reflections. In order not to lose yourself in the rapid flow of time, you need to pause from time to time, "turn off the autopilot" and carefully analyze the events of your life. The main goal of the SUMO system is to make life more conscious, thoughtful.

2) Relaxation. Any change is exhausting. because of modern technologies we can not always turn off the phone, forget about social networks and just take a break from the flow of information. Not always we can afford physical rest. The SUMO system aims to teach readers to find time to recuperate.

3) A responsibility. There is nothing useful in believing that circumstances, bosses, government are to blame for all our troubles. Indeed, we are highly dependent on others, but the only way to achieve real success is to take responsibility for our lives, while not refusing outside help.

4) Fortitude. In life, you can not do without victories and defeats, ups and downs. The SUMO methodology teaches not only to achieve success, but also to cope with failures, because this skill determines what result we will eventually achieve.

5) Relations. Not less than important factor successful life - relationships with others. Relationships can bring both joy and disappointment. It is very important to be able to build them reliably so that they can become the foundation of a successful life.

6) Ingenuity. Too often we waste our efforts to achieve imaginary goals. Let's say if you're at McDonald's, you don't have to be upset that you can't order a baked lobster: it's not on the menu. Not worth spending internal energy to worry about what you don't have. The SUMO system teaches us not to get hung up on small problems, but to move forward and solve global life tasks.

7) Reality. And the last: to change your life in better side, you don't have to get away from it. Whatever happens, in the end we will have to deal with reality, not with our fantasies.

The seven factors listed above are key to changing lives for the better. The SUMO system will help readers develop the skills they need to achieve their life goals.

SHUT UP AND DO IT

So, how does the name of the SUMO system stand for? It contains the first letters of words from a phrase heard by the author of the book many years ago: “ S hut U p, M ove O n". This call can be translated into Russian from English approximately as “Shut up and move on” or simply “Shut up and do it.” It is this phrase that underlies the philosophy of Paul McGee.

The first part of this phrase (“Shut up”) contains a call to take a short break and listen to your inner voice, as well as to what our loved ones are saying. Paradoxically, in order to get closer to our goal, we often need to stop and reflect.

The second part of the phrase (“Do”) is a call to action. To succeed in the future, you need to stop fantasizing, thinking about the past and procrastinating. No one claims that this is easy, but the ideas outlined by the author of the SUMO system will help you move to action.

In addition, translated from Latin, sumo means "to choose." The SUMO system will help readers make the right choices to achieve their goals both at work and in their personal lives.

The SUMO methodology consists of several basic principles, or ideas, which we briefly analyzed in our review.

C + P = P

The first principle of the SUMO system is not to forget about the life formula C + P = P. Its meaning is as follows: not Events, but our Reaction to them determines the Consequences. Suppose if an aggressive driver cut you off on the road, your reaction to him may be different. If you lose your temper and respond to this event with your own aggression, the consequences will be stress and conflict. On the contrary, if you find the strength to treat the event with humor (for example, by thinking about the personal problems and complexes of people who behave in this way on the roads), your day will not be spoiled, and only a good mood will be the result of the event.

Many of us live according to the S = P formula, not controlling our reaction to events, but acting on autopilot. For this you have to pay with eternal dissatisfaction. Let's look at three main reasons that prevent us from controlling our reactions to life events.

1) habits. Some events in our lives happen regularly, we react to them in the same way and develop certain habits. When we become slaves to our habits, we lose opportunities for improvement. Procrastination, aggressiveness, being late are habits, ordinary unconscious reactions of our body. By working hard and getting rid of them, you can achieve excellent results. In addition, the SUMO system will help you form new, healthy habits to replace old and bad ones.

2) Conditioned reflexes. Surely you are familiar with the expression "Pavlov's dog". Russian scientist Ivan Pavlov, studying the physiology of digestion, conducted experiments on dogs. It is known that in animals, when they see food, saliva is released, this is a reflex that is inherent in them by nature. Pavlov set up an experiment: for several days before feeding the dogs, he rang a bell. After that, he continued to ring the bell, and stopped giving food. Despite the fact that the dogs did not see the food directly, they salivated after the ringing of the bell, as before when they saw the food. Such reactions that occur during life and are not fixed genetically are called conditioned reflexes. They are present not only in dogs, but also in humans. And yet we simply have to be different from Pavlov's dogs. Circumstances affect us, but this does not mean that we should turn off the brain and obey reflexes. The SUMO system is aimed at turning on the awareness of one's actions and getting rid of automatic reactions.

Title: SUMO. shut up and do it
Writer: Paul McGee
Year: 2016
Publisher: Mann, Ivanov and Ferber (MIF)
Age limit: 12+
Volume: 200 pages 119 illustrations
Genres: Foreign psychology, Personal growth, Foreign business literature, Popular about business


About the book “SUMO. Shut up and do it." Paul McGee

According to scientists, a person is incredibly unique and capable of very, very much, if not all. However, most of the functions of our body work not only in full force but only by a tiny percentage. Trying to understand the problem, scientists and psychologists have been working for years to understand the true structure human body and psyche. And every time the results of their research turn out to be so diverse and disunited that it remains completely incomprehensible in which direction for successful development we should still move on.

Fortunately, there are people who do not get into the tangled scientific jungle. They are based on the study of the set psychological research and their own experience, systematized a huge amount of knowledge and are ready to give a lot of advice on how to make their activities more efficient, and life brighter and happier. One such expert is the UK's leading speaker, Paul McGee. The man behind the book with the provocative title, SUMO. Shut up and do it." Shut Up, Move On® is his proprietary technique that has been around for over a decade and has no doubt helped countless people change their lives for the better.

The essence of the McGee technique is that a person, to start or maintain active actions, almost always lacks one component - motivation. If you don't have enough motivation for something, or if you are tormented by doubts about whether to do it or not, then this book is for you. The author, in his unique, signature manner, talks about very serious things with subtle and appropriate humor. Its unique philosophy helps to take responsibility for own life, discard any excuses and act strictly rationally. All useful information is diluted with sometimes serious and sometimes funny life stories. Such an author's technique helps the reader feel more comfortable and gives a powerful motivational charge already at the initial stages.

The book "SUMO. Shut up and do it" is written in a very easy to understand, understandable and in plain language. It contains not only a theoretical knowledge base, but also really working ones. practical advice which the reader is invited to try out immediately. Great book to get you started.

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