Another classic for the top shelf

The fact that Dr Aziz has been through a lot of his own personal suffering but is now passing on his decades of learnings and experience to people struggling with confidence issues makes this book one that is hard to put down (so to speak). I’ve bought all his books and love them.

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Extremely Helpful, Likeable, Down to Earth

If you could sum up The Art of Extraordinary Confidence in three words, what would they be?

Helpful, Likeable, Realistic

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Art of Extraordinary Confidence?

Whenever the author dispels other "Self Help" BS, and is just realistic. e.g. Other self-help says, "Just perceive the situation in a different way, just perceive/think the problems away" but he says We're not robots... it probably is really scary... embrace the awkward, painful, accept it. etc. I like how one of his approaches to confidence comes from recognising one's humanity, and everyone else's humanity.

Which character – as performed by Dr. Aziz Gazipura – was your favourite?

He jokes around a bit. He's just being himself, and confidently amuses himself. Good example.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

He's really likeable guy. His voice sounds soothing, comfortable, natural. Pleasant to listen to; Unlike those other weird, stilted readings that sound really fake. Great content. Humorous, not dry and dull to listen to. Even though he's a psychologist, he doesn't have to go into all the technical brain science which I'm tired of hearing from other self help books (almost all of them somehow end up talking about the Amygdala, Pre-Frontal Cortex, the Kids in the Cookie/Marsh-Mellow Test) He's practical. Even though he's a psychologist that helps people to understand their problems, he knows that understanding the problem alone doesn't help your improve. Unlike other motivational books writers whose approach is just pumping you up with positivity, Aziz's approach is more enduring and practical and real.

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Beautiful journey

This book is a beautiful journey into the tools of confidence. The author allows himself to be vulnerable and share parts of his life and thoughts with the listener. It easy listening with layers of insight. Will listen again!!

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Brilliant

I absolutely love this doc. He's so relatable and so down to earth but at the same time totally not. I find his storytelling and delivery impeccable and I really take what he says to heart.

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New path on life

Aziz does a fantastic job in making things and ideas simple. I really appreciated listening to this and there are lots of golden eggs that has now gone into the basket. Thank you Aziz! /William

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life-changing

this book really helped me understand and overcome confidence issues in my life. I feel must more assertive now. thanks you Dr Aziz for putting this together

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Positive effect, worthwhile listen.

Generally interesting book, with techniques which are backed up in a logical ways. Great stories to help explain different situations and aziz reads this all in a calming and light hearted manner to help simplify & tone down things that may seem daunting, whilst cracking a few jokes along the way.

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Waste of Money

He talks about not being a nice person, saying he will help his girlfriend move then leaving her high and dry on the day because he decided he didn't feel it was right. Talk about deciding to ignore the impact of behaviour. Very disappointing, didn't bother to finish it.

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Contradicting

Too much language for nothing, also it sounded it was me me me all the time

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5 people found this helpful