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title: The Fearless Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed When You're the Only One Like You


author: Robin Fisher-Roffer

genre: self-help

pages: 213

published: 2009

rated: 4 out of 5

Everyone's felt out of place at some point - be they female, minority, a geek, a non-conformist, or just boldly individual. Fearless Fish will show readers how to stay connected while maintaining a unique identity, how to fit in without blending in, how to transform exclusion and have an impact. After all, there is tremendous opportunity for influence when you're on the edge -- you're already noticed! Fearless Fish will demonstrate how to make the most out of being noticed as you gain the tools for becoming more of who you are, instead of trying to change who you are. It will help readers use the tools they already have to find everything they want in their careers -- without sacrificing their souls.

The Fearless Fish Out of Water is a wonderful career success book. Having recently been promoted at work and having moved to a new office, this book couldn't have arrived at a more perfect time for me. The general idea of this book is that instead of trying to conform to something you are not, you can embrace your uniqueness in the workplace and accept yourself. We all need to fit in, but its always important not to lose your unique identity. By being your true self, instead of trying to be someone you are not, you thrive and those around you benefit as well. Author Robin Fisher-Roffer includes inspirational stories from other 'fearless fish'. She advises to first find the real you, and accept yourself. You can then be part of any group, yet not get lost in it.





This is a great book for anyone who is feeling anxious about fitting in at the workplace or at school. There's useful exercises and helpful tips included as you read.




Here's a few of my favorite quotes:

Life is not just about survival; it's about thriving.

Change perceptions of you by fearlessly showing yourself.

Anybody can be fearless when things are going great. It's in times like these that you have to search yourself and be brutally honest. One of the reasons we sometimes feel that we don't fit in with others is because we actually don't like ourselves.

It all comes down to remembering how courageous you already are.

Change is something to look forward to and not something to hide from.

The universe offers a myriad of ways in which we can express ourselves and find success on so many levels, both personal and professional. Our job is to be open to those possibilities and see how far we can go.

You must take charge of you.

special thanks to Anna from FSB Associates for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book.