Feel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway

I read half the book and cannot find the motivation to continue. I have been having a lot of challenges at work that have caused fear which is preventing me from being myself. I thought this book would inspire me to really go out there and create positive energy inside of me. The 3 stars is because the book is not bad, it does have good insight. But it is not very action-oriented. A solution to becoming more positive is listening to inspirational CDs everyday, namely, Susan's other CDs. I did find that very inspiring. Also, Susan gives a lot of examples of people who have learned to handle fear and ones who have not, but again she doesn't say "how" other than listening to positive CDs and writing positive quotes everywhere. I found her choice of positive quotes lacking in inspiration.

I guess I was expecting more. When I read "Being Happy" a few years back, it made a big difference and I really felt like I needed to get out of my old patterns NOW. Susan's book lacked that inspiration and humor. I will try to finish the book, but overall it left much to be desired in terms of inducing action.

I agree with the ideas that Jeffers puts forth in this book, but I just couldn't get through the vocabulary she uses. It's way too feely. I know it's a self help book, but it got to the point where I just couldn't take her seriously any more. It just got too ridiculous.

I read this years ago. Recently I sent my brother a copy because it was applicable to him in a situation he was in. Last night he told me he had read 30 pages of it and liked it a lot. That's a good recommendation, coming from him. Now he's in another situation and is going to read more.

This book is simple to read and understand, it's very rational and gives one a feeling of "Of course!" Feel the fear and do it anyway!" You almost don't have to read the book once you've read the title! Just kidding, of course, but you can't argue with the idea that, sure, you might feel fear. But if you go ahead and do it anyway, you just may get what you want! and need!

this is an excellent book that is not just something you read once but come back to again and again. it teaches you how to handle your fear and live your life more fully. I know these sound like big words but I have read several books in the motivational or self help genre and this one has been a turning point. it gives you perspective and understanding that together form courage within you to do what you feared or what was stopping you from living your life more wholly. the author deals with fear in an educational way as something that can be taught how to be overcome with the right tools and not overanalyzing it as a psychological problem. No matter what your fear or why or how it formed, this book presents resources to face the fear and live your life anyway without letting that fear obstruct or paralyze you into living in any confinement

The author's credentials led me to buy this book. I was misled! It turned out to be mostly the 'usual tricks' found in such DIY self help books. There are the usual promises in the beginning and the space filling anecdotes. There is the inane advise of proceeding to perform some action whilst reading, the author apparently convinced that the reader is an idiot of some sort who would. There is the usual name dropping of other authors who write such books.
The title is attention grabbing and the initial few chapters are good. Then, there is a steep decline. A reader will be no worse for the wear for passing it.

After being "stuck" in an abusive relationship for years, reading this book gave me the courage to finally walk away. So I bought a copy for a friend and she also left behind her disruptive relationship. For me "feel the fear and do it anyway" marks a huge turning point in my life :)

LOVE THIS BOOK! I pull it out periodically and read it again - especially when going through difficult times or feel like I need a little "attitude readjustment" and/or "recharge" in my thinking and how I live my life.

Absolutely loved the idea of matrix in your life- always remember that your life is full, not just one thing that might disappear one day, but instead it's abundant with blessings, opportunities and paths that will lead to miracles:)

This book has been a tremendous help to me. With a troubled marriage and losing a job that made me feel good about myself, I thought I was sick and going crazy. I learned that I'm not alone nor am I crazy. Thank you for writing this book.

The author gives practical guidance on how fear works in your life. She uses her own life experiences to help others that are just beginning on the path to wellness. The book is easy to read and understand. I love the exercises in the book they brought a deeper level of understanding to the theory. This book is real and very helpful if you are struggling with anxiety.

My life has changed dramatically since my reading this book. I considered myself "negative Nancy" before reading it. My negativity was definitely coming from a place of fear. But what I didn't realize was that my negativity and fear acted as blinders. I wasn't seeing all the doors and opportunities that were around me because I was so crippled by the fear/negativity...completely closed off. This book has helped me build a regimen (and that's exactly what is required for life-long learned behavior) that is allowing me to slowly, but surely, respond differently to anything that happens in my life. I read a little every day, I've got a daily 20 minute regimen based on Susan's teachings(self affirmations, exercises in responding to everyday life, and ways to look at challenges that help you "respond" vs "react,) and I've found myself handling everything that comes my way with grace and with a new found understanding that I choose how to respond in life. I just bought the book for my mom (I was a chip off the ol' block in terms of outlook on life) and I'm already seeing a change in her. I highly recommend this book for anyone and everyone... YES, everyone...from the most successful to those paralyzed by fear and negativity. Don't wait another second!

I liked the techniques Jeffers proposed for dealing with fear, and have applied some of them with success. I acknowledge that a good portion of the book does not deal with the subject matter, but the first few chapters provide crucial information for people seeking to better deal with paralyzing fear.

Lots of examples, but nothing that really made me "feel the fear...and do it anyway." I was looking for something to help me overcome my fear/anxiety of an activity I used to enjoy, and I was hoping for some insight, but all of the examples and chapter seemed to go so far off topic, I had a hard time finishing the book. DNF