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The Confidence Gap

A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt
by Russ Harris
The Confidence Gap: A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt. Trumpeter: Shambhala, dist. by Random. Sept. 2011. c.240p. index. ISBN 9781590309230. pap. $15.95. SELF-HELP
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According to Harris (The Happiness Trap), confidence is a skillful psychological game and knowing the right rules will help develop genuine, lasting self-confidence. He proposes an approach known as A-C-T, or Acceptance and Commitment Training, which involves the practice of mindfulness, defusion, expansion, and engagement. Essentially, he advocates accepting one's thoughts and feelings, choosing a valued direction, and then taking mindful action. One needs to practice all of the above until the process becomes second nature. The advice seems sound, but readers have to wade through a lot of text to discover the nuggets of value. Unexceptional.
Reviewed by Deborah Bigelow , Jul 01, 2011
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