Reading through the ratings I was wondering what had more truth to it. That it's yet another shallow self help book or actually provides valuable information. Well I quickly came to find out that it is not in any way shallow. This book is hands down one of the best I have read on that matter. It is not one of these books that claim to make your life perfect just by reading it . ( and sometimes chanting some new age power phrases). Instead it provides actually helpful techniques and guidelines on how to address confidence and anxiety problems. In case you have read "your brain at work" you will find a lot of similarities in the underlying principles. Of course practicing the skills described in this book will take time but I already had first successes which show me that these parts work. For me this opens up a new perspective. It is work, not magic. Just give it an honest try.