Get Off Your But by Sean Stephenson Summary
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Born with brittle bones disease, Sean Stephenson teaches how to banish self-sabotage. Endorsed by Bill Clinton and Tony Robbins, this transformative guide reveals why suffering is optional. What's holding you back? Discover how one man's resilience became everyone's roadmap to freedom.
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Breaking the Chains of Self-Limitation
What if your biggest obstacle wasn't your circumstances, but the excuses you make about them? Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bones disease), Sean Stephenson entered the world with almost every bone in his tiny body broken. Doctors gave him 24 hours to live. Yet this three-foot-tall man who suffered over 200 bone fractures throughout his life became a renowned psychotherapist, motivational speaker, and confidant to presidents. His journey reveals a profound truth: our greatest limitations aren't physical but mental - the excuses, insecurities, and fears (our "BUTS") that prevent us from living extraordinary lives. When Sean's mother asked him after a particularly painful fracture, "Is this going to be a gift or a burden?" something shifted. He realized he was meant to teach others how to embrace life despite pain. This wisdom became his guiding principle: "Pain is inevitable. Eventually, it touches us all. Suffering, however, is optional."
The Art of Human Connection and Communication
The Body-Mind Connection and Physical Confidence
The Flashlight of Attention and Focus
Your Life's Pit Crew: The Power of Relationships
Taking Responsibility and Living Fully
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