A guide for being a truly authentic (and happy) person by the bestselling author of Focus on the Good Stuff

“Authenticity,” says Mike Robbins, “is enjoying a new sense of freedom to be who you really are, yourself, natural and without a mask in relationships, work, and life.” In Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Already Taken, Robbins offers the five principles of authenticity: know thyself, transform your fear, speak the truth, be bold, and celebrate yourself. He then provides action plans, exercises, resources, and anecdotes that demonstrate how to apply the principles at work and at home. Written for people who want to improve their personal lives and relationships, the book brims with inspiration and practical help, all grounded in cognitive and positive psychology.

Mike Robbins (Concord, CA) delivers motivational keynote addresses, personal development workshops, and coaching programs for individuals, groups, and organizations such as AMS, Apple, BMW, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, BP, Chevron, Yahoo, Visa, Netscape, Lucas Films, PayPal, and others. He has appeared in more than 100 television and radio interviews, including ABC News, Oprah and Friends (on XM radio), Forbes, Ladies' Home Journal, Washington Post, and others. Prior to becoming a professional speaker, author, and coach, Mike played baseball at Stanford University and then professionally with the Kansas City Royals. He is the author of Focus on the Good Stuff (978-0-7879-8879-1).