A prime cut of rib eye steak, grilled on our Teppanyaki grill with garlic, butter and Sumo steak sauce Having read the first version of this book, I was inspired and motivated to apply the SUMO principles in my life. Ten years on, reading the updated version, it rekindles the fire to be proactive and seek goals with confidence and determination, the best recipe for success. It's a strange review to have to write because I read the book as a result of attending a four week course in SUMO with my granddaughter at her Grammar School. I enrolled for the course, Stop, Understand, and Move On and was curious why there'd been a re-think (?) about the change in title. Presumably it was because Stop, Understand & Move On is more child/school friendly. There's no way to choose three and a half stars unless you stab at the screen half way between the icons and see which one your subconsciousness guides you towards. So that's why four stars.

Like is this a joke?? I feel second hand embarrassment from his IGNORANCE. And most of his books have SUMO WRESTLERS riding on bikes/unicycles… IN WHAT WORLD??? Ugh. If u are NOT a supporter ignorant old white men… I WOULD NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS WASTE UR MONEY ON THIS BOOK. I just bought it and just reading the preface was enough to make me want to slap my head for even purchasing this book in the first place.I read this book as recommended by my mindset coach as she talked to me about hippo time (I now have a pic of a hippo on my mood board!). Paul has a sense of humour that I really understand well. This kept the book entertaining and kept my interest.

I feel what SUMO is about is very similar to stocism, essentially the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to take action and change what we can and essentially the wisdom to know the difference. Paul McGee nailed the structure - so often I find authors get this wrong and make it harder for the reader - SUMO has clear and easy to follow advice, real life stories to bring the principles to life, key points and messages highlighted throughout the chapters, humour, a summary after each chapter, and an overall summary at the end. I couldn’t ask for more! Newton said, “I love women. There is nothing I love more.” He remarked that he wanted to present his women as strong and powerful. However, he has been called misogynistic, most memorably to his face by writer, activist and philosopher Susan Sontag. The clip from French TV features in a new documentary called Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (2020).The book covers goal setting, focusing on what is important and taking action to maxmise your results in those areas while not spending too much time ruminating on things that have happened, might not happen and are otherwise outside of our control or not important. This book is all about how you can take better care and control of your life, and the direction you want it to head in.

Great book with straightforward advice on succeeding at life! Everyone can benefit from reading this book! Audible writes, "S.U.M.O. stands for Shut Up, Move On. It's a phrase to say to ourselves (and sometimes others) when we are acting or thinking in a way that is hindering our ability to succeed. It doesn't necessarily mean "get over it" or "pull yourself together" (although there may be occasions when both responses are necessary): "Shut Up" means stop what you're doing, take time out to reflect, let go of baggage and beliefs that hinder your potential; "Move On" means tomorrow can be different from today, look for new possibilities, don't just think about it, take action. There are six S.U.M.O. principles that are designed to help you create and enjoy a brilliant life. If you are wrestling with life's challenges, these principles will help you do so more successfully. I made lots of notes whilst reading the book and looking through them now, there’s many good SUMO principles to reflect on. One that resonated with me was:

S.U.M.O. stands for Shut Up, Move On. It's a phrase to say to ourselves (and sometimes others) when we are acting or thinking in a way that is hindering our ability to succeed. It doesn't necessarily mean 'get over it' or 'pull yourself together' (although there may be occasions when both responses are necessary). 'Shut Up' means stop what you're doing, take time out to reflect, let go of baggage and beliefs that hinder your potential. 'Move On' means tomorrow can be different from today, look for new possibilities, don't just think about it, take action. There are six S.U.M.O. principles that are designed to help you create and enjoy a brilliant life. If you are wrestling with life's challenges, these principles will help you do so more successfully. 1. Change Your T-Shirt - take responsibility for your own life and don't be a victim.