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SUMO (Shut Up, Move On)
What people say about Paul McGee's SUMO presentations and workshops…‘I've absolutely no doubt that your approach can help build resilience and enhance the quality of people's lives. The clarity and simplicity of your explanations are accessible to everyone, and I know many patients who would benefit from adopting this approachYou use SUMO as a way of having a legitimate and life-enhancing conversation with ourselves, forcing us to reflect and aim for what really matters.'Dr Phil HammondGP, journalist, and broadcaster‘You inspired the audience with your SUMO techniques. You were practical, motivational, and entertaining.'Miles StandishManaging Director, UK Life and Pensions, Towry Law Group‘The feedback has been unbelievable! Delegates were using some of the seven questions during the conference. Lots of fun, but at the same time, lots of learning.'Philip TurnerOperations Director, NHS‘Your day in the store made a big difference. The average score of how people felt able to cope with change moved from 71 % to 94 %; a great move, especially starting from a reasonable base. Your SUMO ideas are frequently used.'Paul SandersStore Manager, Marks & Spencer‘In our twenty years of running conferences, Paul McGee is the only speaker we have ever invited back. That above all explains the benefit we feel we have gained from hearing Paul's SUMO philosophy.'Doug Perkins, Dame Mary Perkins CBEFounders of SpecSavers‘I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul McGee and his SUMO philosophy to any organization who wants to engage a large number of staff in a way that provides excellent value for money compared to more conventional ways of training. The overwhelming feedback has been that the sessions were inspiring, thought provoking, humourous, but above all practical in helping my staff make a positive difference.'Julie SpenceChief Constable, Cambridgeshire Police‘I saw Paul present at an international conference. He uniquely addresses one of the biggest barriers to personal and business development… our own minds. The SUMO philosophy was a unanimous hit. Very, very powerful stuff!' Simon Newton-SmithGeneral Manager, Virgin Atlantic, Southern AfricaWhat people say about Paul McGee's SUMO book…‘The SUMO approach is powerful, simple and effective. Anyone who reads it is sure to look at themselves and the world differently as a result.'Octavius Black and Sebastian BaileyCo-founder of The Mind Gym‘Don't be deceived by this book's simple approach. Beneath the surface it's packed with wisdom and insights communicated in a practical, humourous, and inspirational way. Make sure you read it.'Haydn RobertsHead of Player Care and Support, Manchester City Football Club‘We live in a complex world. Paul McGee's messages stand out because they're clear, simple, and above all they work. We have a short time on this planet and we need to make the most of it. SUMO shows you how. By applying these ideas I believe you can make a BIG difference in every area of your life, personally and professionally.'Marie MoselyBusiness Psychologist‘Paul's SUMO principles are essential life tools, nothing less. I refer to his seven questions on an almost daily basis. They have been massively useful for dealing with issues both personally and professionally. Paul, I cannot thank you enough.'David ThomasInternational speaker, author, and memory world record holder‘SUMO is a brilliant book, packed with simple, inspirational, and innovative ideas that can be applied to any aspect of your life, whether it be personal, business, or recreational. Paul's knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to clearly explain these methods is unsurpassed. I heartily recommend this excellent read.'Professor Damian HughesSports Psychology Consultant to Great Britain, England, and Warrington Wolves Rugby League‘I can honestly say no other book has had such a profound effect on my life. I have had all my family and friends read it, and it has become my mission in life to spread the principles to everyone I meet. If only everyone read SUMO the world would be a better place.'Kevin WicksonService Director, PESL‘The one thing that stands out in the book is how Paul addresses the steps to success with clarity and ease, in the most simple language. I will recommend the book to people I know, because like me they will appreciate the practical wisdom.'Sudakshin SusarlaChennai, India‘I started the book on a flight to France and have just finished it on a train from LondonI did more than enjoy it… I loved itI have read many of these books, and spent many a motorway mile listening to Steven Covey and others, but was all too often left a little cynicalI think including the personal stuff was brave but brilliant. It would be all too easy to preach the gospel and not document the journeyFinally here was a book written for someone like me by someone like me.'Stuart BrownManaging Director, Ten Alps PublishingSUMO (Shut Up, Move On)The straight talking guide to succeeding in life10th Anniversary EditionBy Paul McGeeIllustrations by Fiona Osborne This edition first published 2015
© 2015 Paul McGee
Illustrations © Fiona Osborne
First edition published 2005
Mass market edition published 2006
Updated second edition published 2011
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