Table of Contents

About the author vii

Acknowledgements ix

Introduction xi

Part I: Fables 1

1 No more guilt! 3

2 Clear the stumbling blocks 25

Part II: Actions and anecdotes 47

3 Purpose: Guilt takes a backseat to purpose 49

4 Perfection: Real is better than perfect 57

5 Outcomes: We’ll see what we see 63

6 Identity: Core beliefs and identity 71

7 Useful belief: The final step to cutting the noise 87

Conclusion: Bringing it all together 97

About the Author

CHRIS HELDER is the best-selling author of Useful Belief and The Ultimate Book of Influence. He is a world-class keynote speaker and a master storyteller who has made over 2000 presentations across five continents, dynamically transforming how businesses communicate with their clients worldwide.