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Shift: Let Go of Fear and Get Your Life in Gear

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I found this book moving, inspirational, direct, and ultimately very helpful in shifting myself away from some long-held fears. As with any book, of course, some things resonated personally more than others. And timing is everything. I read it during vacation, so I had plenty of time to do the exercises and reflect on the material. Dr. Hull's writing is so user-friendly, though, that I would have benefited from reading the book at any time. I'm grateful to have happened upon it!

You have to love a book that manages to use the word asymptote in a non-mathematical context. "Shfit" by Jeff Hull, an executive coach and Jungian psychotherapist, pulls that off deftly in his description of the Asymptote of Joy (essentially, there is always more joy to be experienced).

There are many gems in this book. I personally loved the exercise where you hold an uncooked egg (helps you feel grounded and pay attention). There are substantive tests to take (are you a thinker, feeler or doer?), breezy stories to read of other people's life shifts (many examples so you'll see yourself somewhere), meaty psychological text (for those who like their research), and an overall poetic writing style (which keeps the book accessible to leisure readers like myself).

The subtitle of "Shfit" by Jeff Hull is Let Go of Fear and Get Your Life in Gear. Hull talks about the stages of change and gives inspiration but also practical suggestions of how to deal with the different stages. Mixing life and career examples makes the book relevant for different challenges. The exercises at the end of each chapter are a good reference and handy as you hit a new stage or challenge and need to refer back.

I highly recommend the book. Early in my career, I worked at a company that used Dr. Hull for executive coaching, so I had met him briefly over 10 years ago before reading the book. I was intrigued at the possibility that high quality executive coaching might be available to the masses. This book does not disappoint. It's engaging but substantive and with enough strategies that you want it for your personal and professional development reference shelf.

I picked up this book and couldn't put it down. It reads like a novel, yet it is also deep, inspiring, and very well-written. It is such a pleasure to read a book written with such authenticity as well as style about the meaningful questions and dilemmas in life. Dr. Jeff Hull articulately shows us why people who are successful in many ways in their lives can get stuck or challenged in specific areas, and how they can move forward to live life even more fully and with more depth and choice. I highly recommend this book to anyone who either likes to read or to improve his or her life.

As part of my own spiritual journey, I've read LOTS (and I mean LOTS) of personal development books over the years, many of which focus on how to achieve and permanently maintain some ideal, enlightened state of being. Dr. Hull's book is refreshingly different. Based on his years and years of practical experience working with all kinds of people navigating all kinds of changes, he's developed a holistic plan of ACTION -- not to keep you striving for some elusive experience but instead to support you in embracing your ever-evolving life just as it is showing up now, helping you to release the fear that creates all the suffering that often accompanies life's changes. Body, mind and heart...he takes a whole self approach that feels so complete -- with real-life case studies, tools and down-to-earth practices to work with. Highly recommend this book as a resource to turn to if you are serious about working WITH your fears and using them to really transform your life. Good stuff!

Dealing with those known or unknown fears that hinder movement toward a more fullfilling outlook on life is the thrust of Dr. Hull's...Shift: Let Go of Fear and Get Your LIfe in Gear.
The approach to dealing with fears is presented clearly through the inclusion of steps and case studies.
Personally, I have found this book extremely beneficial in helping me focus on fears of my own and developing a strategy for a shift in my outlook on life.
I highly recommend Dr. Hull's ....Shift: Let Go of Fear and Get Your Life in Gear.

In his book "Shift," Dr. Jeffrey Hull presents a practical, easy-to-understand approach for dealing with fear and change. As he explains, change is inevitable, and fear underlies many of our emotions and reactions to change. His steps for coping with life's issues makes a lot of sense. At times I wondered, "why have I never thought of that before?" Dr. Hull's writing style is fun and engaging. He often shares his own personal struggles with the reader, which helps to clarify the topics being presented. This is one of the most affirming, meaningful "life guides" I have ever read!

In the sea or self-help books, it's refreshing to find one that is well-written, engaging, and thoroughly realistic in what it promises. In "Shift," Dr. Jeffrey Hull doesn't just offer typical, worn-out self-improvement aphorisms, but a practical plan for facing and transforming our fears. He doesn't promise the eradication of fear from our lives, but rather, acknowledges that it will be present at various stages along the path--and that we can put it to good use, if we have the proper tools. His book is a well stocked toolbox--replete with astute anecdotes and case histories, exercises, and step-by-step suggestions for moving from places of "stuckness" to embracing change.

When faced with life shifting decisions or moments in our lives we feel overwhelmed and most often paralyzed with fear and anxiety. Friends and family seem to know what we "should" be doing and they self help books provide us with sound advice; "let go of fear" "be in the flow" "live in the present" "follow your bliss" .. this is all good but how do you do that? how do you figure out what you truly want in your file? and - more importantly - how to go about it when you are unsure and lost. That's where "SHIFT" comes in. With life story examples and a practical step by step approach Dr. Jeff Hull provides us the tools to identify our core issues as well as a broad array of life coaching exercises and practical, easy to use solutions to get unstuck and regain the confidence needed to tackle the challenges ahead. SHIFT is a very useful reference book for all us who need help facing the challenges of life. A book to read and re-read.

I was happily awakened by Dr. Jeffrey Hull's book Shift, as it frames our roller-coaster lives into a spectacular journey of self-growth. With great wisdom, Hull teaches us how to embrace change and transform our fear into a partner that is soulful and revealing."

We've all heard the adage, "Feel the fear and do it anyway" which, indeed, may have some truth to it. This book takes the concept of "fear" to a whole new level by shining an emancipatory light upon its presence in our life, explaining what it signifies and showing how when properly understood, fear can be our greatest teacher. Rather than sharing nice-sounding, platonic advice, the author provides a solid method (keep your notebook handy!) for moving through the stages of fear so that we experience real momentum as we navigate challenging times. Anecdotes and case studies prove engaging and helpful, and readers will no doubt find some of their own fears reflected in the stories herein. The book will be helpful for those facing issues of change in both their personal and corporate/work lives. "Shift" is a life traveler's best companion for going through any time of major transition and it provides great hope!