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Published by Exisle Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
In this fascinating and empowering book, clinical psychologist Mike McKinney takes an informed look at the often talked about but little understood phenomenon of the ‘all or nothing’ personality: a personality type that is driven to focus on one task or area of life to the exclusion of all else.
While often bringing great rewards in terms of career achievement, this approach can commonly lead to other aspects of life being adversely affected and can result in problems such as difficulty maintaining relationships or not having a life outside work. It’s also one of the main causes of burn-out. The author looks at how this personality type can develop (through, for example, a deep fear of failure, a desire to please others, or childhood expectations that you must ‘always do your best’) and, more importantly, he explores how balance can be brought to the all-or-nothing personality, so that its best qualities can be retained while the potential negatives are mitigated, resulting in a more meaningful and rewarding life.
While often bringing great rewards in terms of career achievement, this approach can commonly lead to other aspects of life being adversely affected and can result in problems such as difficulty maintaining relationships or not having a life outside work. It’s also one of the main causes of burn-out. The author looks at how this personality type can develop (through, for example, a deep fear of failure, a desire to please others, or childhood expectations that you must ‘always do your best’) and, more importantly, he explores how balance can be brought to the all-or-nothing personality, so that its best qualities can be retained while the potential negatives are mitigated, resulting in a more meaningful and rewarding life.
Product Details
- Publisher: Exisle Publishing (September 1, 2016)
- Length: 224 pages
- ISBN13: 9781925335262
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Raves and Reviews
"All or Nothing helps curb the perfectionist attitudes that business owners may have in their day-to-day operations. Packed with case studies, reflection exercises and blank sections for you to write your own answers, the book aims to restore some life to the work/life balance of A/N business owners, to make sure their businesses and their wellbeing will thrive for many years to come."
– My Business, 06 September 2016
"If you are a high achiever with an uncompromising personality, your desire to succeed may be putting you at risk of burning out. Find out how to restore balance to your life."
– Good Health Magazine
"In this insightful book on behaviour, psychologist and author Mike McKinney Mike McKinney explores in depth the ‘all or nothing’ personality type. As McKinney points out, there are great rewards to being dedicated to specific areas of life; these people are often high achievers. However, it can cause burnout and to benefit mental and physical health, seeking a more balanced work–life approach is best."
– CEO Magazine
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