I wasn't sure that I would like this book because of the cover and I had never read any of the authors material. I guess you really can't judge a book by its cover. I actually loved this book and was able to apply the advice to my own life. I was a very fearful person and my confidence was very low. The more I read this book the more I realized that the way I thought affected the way I performed. Needless to say, I now believe in myself and I am performing well on my job and in other areas in my life.