Believe You Can and You're Halfway There - by Kathryn Petras & Ross Petras (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A compilation of musings to motivate and inspire readers in need of a quick pick-me-up.

We all want to be the person who marches into a meeting brimming with self-confidence, unbothered by what others think of them right before making a killer speech. But all too often, crippling self-doubt creeps in. This book is a self-esteem boosting collection of pocket-sized pep talks from successful people in a multitude of fields, including Serena Williams, Stephen King, Helen Keller, Julia Child, and so much more--that will give readers a strong dose of self-assurance.

"I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger." --Serena Williams

"The scariest moment is always just before you start." --Stephen King

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." --Helen Keller

"Just speak very loudly and quickly, and state your position with utter conviction, as the French do, and you'll have a marvelous time!" --Julia Child

About the Author

Kathryn Petras is an author and quote connoisseur who, along with her brother, Ross Petras, has published numerous quote collections including Age Doesn't Matter Unless You're a Cheese. The Petras's calendar, The 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said, has sold over 4.6 million copies. Kathryn lives with her family in Seattle.