Get Good At Life: Proven, practical ways to stay connected, motivated and resilient in a complex world (Get Good® Guidebooks by Lee Jackson)

Get Good® At Life is a book filled with insightful advice and refreshing wisdom to help us thrive in the 21st century. It is thoughtful, practical, and encouraging with a healthy dose of honesty, humour, and hope.

Award-winning motivational speaker Lee Jackson covers significant topics such as building good relationships, staying motivated, and developing resilience. Throughout the book, he shares personal stories and reflections from his life as a keynote speaker, presentation coach, former hip hop DJ and short local basketball player. He offers practical solutions based on his own research and encounters with inspiring people to help readers succeed in their personal and professional lives.

If you’re interested in personal development but confused by the abundance of self-help books out there, this is the perfect guide for you, as it debunks common myths and offers evidence-based solutions to help readers Get Good® At Life.

“If your life is amaaaazing, give this book a miss. Everyone else, fill your boots!”
Andy Cope, aka the ‘Dr of Happiness’ (over a million books sold)

“Less of a book more an opportunity to eavesdrop into grounded, gritty gems of wisdom that not only provide insight to our present reality but also tools to create a more hopeful future.”
Paul McGee, aka ‘The SUMO guy’

“Whether you’re a teenager in school, an adult in the workplace or a comedy magician like myself – Lee gives solid advice here to help us all to enjoy and succeed in life. He’s a great motivator – I didn’t even want to give him a quote!”
John Archer, award-winning comedy magician, BGT semi-finalist

“Accessible, useful, affirming - this is a perfect book for today’s busy age. Lee’s a great companion on the journey.”
Paul Kerensa, award-winning comedian and writer (BBC’s Miranda, Not Going Out, Top Gear)

About the author:
Lee Jackson is an international speaker, presentation coach, and the author of 14 books. He is a past president of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK & Ireland and one of only 32 people to be awarded the Professional Speaking Award of Excellence. His website is www.leejackson.org

Praise for Get Good® At Life...

“…written and formatted in an appealing way - short, punchy sections that made me think.
But more than this, it made me “do” things differently”
David Hyner, researcher and speaker (to more than 1.2 million people)

“Lee blends his own life experiences with solid evidence, leaving you with a great guide for life”
Elizabeth Wright, Paralympic medalist, speaker, and ABC journalist

"Have you noticed how there is so much noise, clutter and overwhelm around these days?
Get Good At Life is just what we need right now"
Dr Lynda Shaw, Behavioural Neuroscientist

“I love it! Practical insights, tools and solutions to empower you to navigate the complexities of life with confidence”
John Hotowka, Resilience Speaker

“In his own inimitable and Yorkshire way Lee debunks many motivational myths with well-thought-through and proven tips to make our day a better one”
Peter Roper, Best-selling Author, Speaker, The Family Business Man

“This book is a brilliant little pick me up. Grab a moment, choose a subject, flip to that page, and you will be set up for the day with a positive little nugget”
Michelle Mills-Porter aka ‘The People Reader’

“Down to earth, honest and inspiring”
Sorted magazine

“Put this book in your medicine cabinet rather than the bookshelf.
If you're having a bad day, this might be what you need to get better"
Darren Harris, Paralympian and England blind football team captain

“Packed with genuinely insightful life lessons.
Read it, then read it again!”
Nathan Littleton, Marketing Speaker and President of the Professional Speaking Association