Endorsements
“Mike's book is a wonderful expression of authenticity in action -- clear, honest, instructive, and a passionate call to be your true, Divine Self.”
- Cheryl Richardson, New York Times bestselling author, Take Time for Your Life
“Mike Robbins provides a clear guide for intelligently and compassionately coming face-to-face with yourself and loving the person you meet. His five principles of authenticity teach us how to embrace and celebrate all aspects of who we are and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human incarnation.”
- Michael Bernard Beckwith, author, Spiritual Liberation
“Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken is an empowering and refreshing book about how to be successful, real, and fulfilled in life. I highly recommend it.”
- Gay Hendricks, New York Times bestselling author, Five Wishes
“Mike Robbins has taken the concept of authenticity and put it on the map. With so many self help books going over safe and well worn territory here is a groundbreaking and well written treatise on something we all need and that has before this eluded clarity. This is an excellent book!”
- Fred Luskin, Ph.D., author, Forgive For Good and Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project
“The title alone is such a profound reminder for all of us, and the book delivers as a marvelous manual of authenticity. I'm so glad to recommend it and live its principles.”
- SARK, author/artist, Juicy Pens, Thirsty Paper
“Mike Robbins has written a powerful, down-to-earth, and insightful book on one of the most important aspects of happiness and fulfillment in life – authenticity. Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken will give you tools and techniques to enhance your life and relationships in a profound way.”
- Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author, Happy for No Reason
“Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken reminds us that that God created each one of us for a unique purpose. We live in a world where the lines between fake and real have blurred. This powerful book teaches you how to access and express the realness you crave in your work, your relationships, and yourself.”
- Jon Gordon, author, The Energy Bus
“In this book Mike Robbins challenges us to be ourselves, speak our truth, and live with authenticity. Utilizing these principles will allow you to take your life, work, and relationships to the next level.”
- Tom Rath, New York Times bestselling author, StrengthsFinder 2.0
“Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already is a bold call for each of us to ‘wake up’ and be real. As Mike Robbins models, writes about, and teaches us, our world needs people who are willing and courageous enough to be vulnerable and authentic. This is an important book that gives you a pathway to being more real in your life, your work, and your relationships.”
- Lynne Twist, author, The Soul of Money and cofounder of The Pachamama Alliance
“We criticize politicians for not being real with us, but when is the last time you tried to distinguish between your own ‘public self’ and the real you? Mike Robbins has tackled this timely topic with great skill and depth. What does it mean to live authentically? Are you truly being yourself? The answers are all here in this highly accessible, eye-opening book that is certain to have an impact on your life.”
- Susan Page, author, Why Talking Is Not Enough
“Mike Robbins knows the secret about the difference between presence and performance that all we perennial adolescents have to learn in this culture to finally grow up. And he is very articulate about it! He teaches that authenticity, intimacy, joy in living and success in life depend upon our ability to be present to each other and honestly report what we have done, what we think, what we feel and what we notice. And he also knows that we have stick with each other until we are clear and complete, whether, in the end, we agree or disagree--no schemes, no hidden agendas, no bullshit. More power to you Mike! This is a wonderful book!”
- Brad Blanton, Ph.D., author, Radical Honesty
“I cannot think of a better person than Mike Robbins to write a book on authenticity. He totally gets it and he knows how to communicate it. This is one of those books that will have you say, ‘that book changed my life’!”
- Rich Fettke, author, Extreme Success
“Mike Robbins is a model of everything he teaches. Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Taken is a call to action. It challenges all of us to be who we are and to live authentic lives.”
- Yvonne and Rich Dutra-St. John, coauthors, Be the Hero You’ve Been Waiting For and cofounders of Challenge Day
“Mike Robbins and I were both blessed to have Richard Carlson as our dear friend. It’s through Richard that I have come to know Mike whom I have discovered to be one of the most kind, positive and loving human beings I’ve ever had the privilege to know. He has discovered how to be himself, his true Self and with great candor, humility and eloquence shares with the reader how to achieve the same in their own lives. This work is simple, complete and profound. I highly recommend it for anyone who is done trying to be someone who they are not, and wants to just be themselves.”
- Joe Bailey, author, Fearproof Your Life
“Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken is written with openness and passion. In this powerful book, Mike Robbins teaches us simple but profound ways to be more real and conscious in our lives and relationships.”
- Kris Carlson, New York Times bestselling author, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women
“Mike Robbins’ wonderful new book, Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken, is a brilliant, insightful guidebook on the path to freedom . . . freedom from the fear of being unacceptable and unworthy . . . freedom from the fear of not being “enough.” Inside you - right now - a voice is crying out to be liberated from that prison of fear. Your heart longs to be free from pretense, deception, and insecurity. Your deepest, most ‘authentic’ being is crying out for honesty, acceptance, and unconditional love. Nurture that yearning and give that voice a song by reading and digesting this delicious, empowering book. I highly recommend it!”
- John Welshons, author, Awakening From Grief
“This book is for everyone who ever second guessed themselves. Mike Robbins shows you how to face your fears and tell the world the truth about who you really are. An inspiring writer - and a really cool guy - Mike Robbins is like Wayne Dyer meets Tony Robbins meets your most supportive friend. With inspiration, hope and humor he takes you by the hand and shows you how to become who you were always meant to be.”
- Lisa Earle McLeod, syndicated columnist, author, Finding Grace When You Can't Even Find Clean Underwear
“Mike Robbins writes with clarity and heart. Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Taken gives you powerful tools and insights for living your life with greater depth, awareness, and authenticity.”
- Christopher Andersonn, author, Will You Still Love Me if I Don't Win?
“An inspirational, accessible and very practical book on cultivating essential practices and principles for maintaining one’s authenticity, self-respect, and self-trust, in order to be a consistent and original contributing force in one’s family, community and the world. Relevant for all ages and professions!”
- Angeles Arrien, Ph.D., author, The Second Half of Life
