Best Self: Summary Review
This is a summary review of Best Self containing key details about the book.
What is Best Self About?
"Best Self: Be You, Only Better" is a book by Mike Bayer that provides practical advice on how to improve oneself and achieve personal growth. Best Self is an accessible and interactive book that distills all of the author's wisdom into a compact, focused guide that will ignite anyone's desire for change. Chock full of revealing quizzes, and full of provocative questionnaires, Best Self will empower you to embrace your authenticity, acknowledge what is holding you back, and break through to live a passionate life to the fullest, forever.
Who is the author of Best Self?
Mike Bayer, known as Coach Mike, is a professional personal development coach, interventionist and author of the New York Times bestselling book Best Self: Be You Only Better (2019). He is chief executive officer (CEO) and founder of CAST Centers. Bayer is also an expert contributor to The Dr. Phil Show. Bayer has had guest appearances on TV shows such as The Talk and Face the Truth.
What are some key summary points from Best Self?
Here are some key points and takeaways from the book:
- Bayer emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals and developing a plan to achieve them.
- Bayer advises focusing on personal responsibility and taking ownership of one's actions.
- Bayer recommends finding a support system and building positive relationships with others.
- Bayer advocates for self-care and taking time to prioritize one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Bayer encourages practicing gratitude and mindfulness as a way to cultivate a positive mindset and foster personal growth.
- Bayer suggests setting boundaries and learning to say no as a way to prioritize one's own needs and values.
- Bayer advises seeking out new experiences and learning new skills as a way to challenge oneself and continue growing.
- Bayer emphasizes the importance of being authentic and true to oneself in order to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Book details
- Genre: Self Help, Nonfiction, Personal Development
What are the chapters in Best Self?
Chapter 1: Discovering Your Best Self
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Anti-Self
Chapter 3: Your Unique Journey: The Best Self Tenets of Change
Chapter 4: Identifying Your Obstacles
Chapter 5: The SPHERES: Your Social Life
Chapter 6: The SPHERES: Your Personal Life
Chapter 7: The SPHERES: Your Health
Chapter 8: The SPHERES: Your Education
Chapter 9: The SPHERES: Your Relationships
Chapter 10: The SPHERES: Your Employment
Chapter 11: The SPHERES: Your Spiritual Development Life
Chapter 12: Assembling Your Best Team
Chapter 13: Seven Steps for Acquiring Your Best Self Goals
What is a good quote from the book?
Top Quote: "Many of society's “rules” simply don't apply to us as individuals, and if we spend all our energy on trying to be, do, say and act like society wants us to, we are simply wasting time we could be spending on discovering and connecting with our Best Self." (Meaning)
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: “He’s not your normal coach you could say, he’s done some amazing things throughout his own life and career and he definitely helped me in a major way.” — Joe Jonas
* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you want to enhance your personal growth, I recommend checking out my list of favorite personal growth books. These books have played a significant role in my life, and each one includes a summary and takeaways to help you apply the concepts.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
