Whatever they are, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers can help you move past your fears and get on with your life. Unlike many authors of self-help books, Jeffers doesn't placate us with empty platitudes. She gets right to the truth of the matter.

In chapter two, Can't You Make It Go Away? Jeffers states unequivocally that the only way to conquer your fear is to do whatever it is you're afraid of. Yes, things like positive self-talk and changing your attitude will increase your self-confidence. Which is a good thing. But, the only way to move past your fear is to take action.

Jeffers starts off by explaining Five Truths about Fear: 1) the fear will never go away as long as we continue to grow; 2) the only way to conquer fear is to do whatever you're afraid of doing; 3) the only way to feel better about ourselves is to just do it; 4) we're not the only ones afraid to try something new; and 5) overcoming our fears is easier than living with them.

Throughout the book, Jeffers shares lessons learned in the trenches. Real-life examples of how Jeffers and others have managed to conquer their fears and realize their dreams. A quick and informative read, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, is guaranteed to help you get unstuck. And that's the first step to getting what you want.