Excellent addition to the Pound Project publication from last year. Adding more thoughts and ideas around sabotage. I loved the audiobook narration, the explanations are clear and the style is great.

As a recent university graduate heading into job searching I found this very helpful and uplifting. The book is short, yet it doesn't feel incomplete. I find the advice very practical and can see myself actually using them. Emma Gannon is one of my favourite people to listen to, from her podcast to audiobooks, she just does it time and time again. Would recommend to anyone who feels a bit stuck in their life or just feels like they can do more.

This book was just what I needed to hear right now! It is a short audiobook, just under two hours, and includes a concise amount of information to explain how we sabotage ourselves in our life journey. The author narrates the book and has a lovely voice, which makes it a breeze to listen to, like a friend sharing her experiences and advice. I plan to listen to this again when I'm feeling a need for a wake up call to the mindset that trickles in from imposter syndrome or trying to be perfect, or when I think I don't deserve to be happy. The author covers several topics, both from her own life as well as with quotes and interviews from mental health professionals and professors. She talks about how we need to not run away from good things, and realize that we can be happy without worrying something bad will happen. She explains that we need to be our own cheerleader, and realize we have everything we need within us to keep ourselves going. Overall I recommend this book as one that you will return to, for encouragement, and to hear the right words at the right time.

Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for an advanced audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This short two hour audiobook was my first exposure to Emma Gannon. I enjoyed listening to her narration.

My main form of self sabotage wasn’t covered but a comment on friendship resonated with me—If a friend makes you uncomfortable, reevaluate that relationship. I do think people will find her message helpful as the main theme is to be kinder to yourself.

Emma Gannon does it again! This is a great short self-help guide to getting out of your head. Listening to this audiobook felt like a much-needed therapy session. Going into this book I didn’t necessarily think that I self-sabotaged but Emma points out how a quest for perfection can do just that. This book has lots of little takeaways from Gannon’s interviews with psychologists.

This was a huge comfort read for me, the book was so relatable and comforting to know that someone out there feels the same way I do, and also the author did a great job at putting things into words. I felt myself nodding along to the majority of the book and being in awe of like "THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS IN PERSPECTIVE FOR ME". It provided new insights to me about how we get in our own way and bits of tips.
If you are someone who struggles with insecurity or feeling like you are not enough, this book is for you it will give you a big warm hug and help you understand and sort things out.

Thank you net gallery for providing this book in exchange for day honest review. Essentially it says Self Help book just talking about strategies to not self sabotage.

Though the book of short and I was initially very interested I did not necessarily cared to finish it. I did not like the voice actor, I know she's the same person wrote the book. It was generic with some highlights. I think that this could still be enjoyable for someone else.

Short, easy to read. Straight to the point. Relatable tips on how Emma remedied self-sabotage and everything that comes with it. Tackles, self-worth, confidence, procrastination, and analyst paralysis.

I read the book but also listened to the audio version. I love audio for non-fiction because it's like a friend giving you advice. I also like to listen multiple times to sink in the message. Emma is the narrator and has a great voice.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley.

Sabotage is Emma Gannon's pocket-sized (super practical!) expansion on her 2019 article for Elle titled 'The Truth About Self-Sabotage And Why We're Afraid Of Success'. Emma talks about her own experience with navigating her own inner saboteur, giving it a name, and moving through the things you want in life.

I personally love connecting with the Audiobook for any self-care literature, as I feel like I'm sitting down to coffee with my most insightful friend. Emma's narration was no exception; she includes helpful tips for "Slaying Sabotage" as well as her favorite quotations from self-care champions like Brené Brown and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. With the narration being about two hours long, this is the perfect car-ride or errand-running listen! (Though if you really want to go above and beyond, sit down in a quiet space and reflect on Emma's advice!)

One insight that really stood out to me was the concept of the Sunk Cost Fallacy, which I had previously only known as an economic theory. I had never applied it to my own emotional bank, and I can't wait to start being mindful of that in my every day life!

If you enjoy any of Brené Brown's work and Bella Mackie's Jog On, or have ever sat up at night crying about the fact that your pet is going to die one day (guilty!), this is a helpful, quick resource for you! Enjoy!

I really and truly enjoyed this book. I am always self sabotaging myself and needed to hear what Emma Gannon had to say. I have already posted about this book on my socials and recommended. I listened to it as an audio book read by the author. This is a short book that packs a punch. I recommend it for everyone.

Sabotage by Emma Gannon is a perceptivel look at the destructive tendencies/behaviors most of us have, herself included.

Gannon lists classic self sabotage most of us are guilty of and recognize in ourselves, as well as less noticeable traits we have; procrastination and self-doubt. She really makes you think about the real motive behind your behavior. What triggers you to work against yourself? Is it fear? Is it insecurities? Do you even notice when you are doing it?

Not only does she provide personal examples of her self sabotage, she includes quotes from mental health professionals and others who have recognized their own self sabotage. It was insightful and comforting to know others are going through the same issues within themselves.

Along with examples of self destructive behavior and reasons why, Gannon provides tips to overcome yourself. Tips to recognize your self harm.

Listening to the audiobook really helped to drive her points across to me. It is a short, quick, helpful guide to recognizing and acknowledging yourself. Sabotage is full of insightful information and would definitely recommend it.


**I was gifted this audiobook by Netgalley and Andrews McMeel publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Brief, succinct and to the point. This was a great gentle introduction to the concept of self sabotage, how to recognise it and how to avoid it.

I enjoyed that Emma gave some of her own real life examples and also gave quite specific tips and tricks to help avoid the normal pitfalls.

The audio for this was nicely paced and I found it the perfect length for the subject matter.

I have been feeling like I'm sabotaging my successes at school and work for a couple of years now, and this brilliant little book couldn't have been more timely.

Sabotage is the perfect eye-opener for anyone who, like me, struggles with self-sabotage, procrastination and self-doubt. Although this audiobook is really short at less than two hours, it is surprisingly exhaustive in presentng all the relevant information on WHY and HOW we work against ourselves, even though we know what the right sction would be. It scared me to listen to so much truth that I've been hiding from myself, so even though it was difficult for me to learn some of it, it served as a much needed eye-opener.

The experienced was enhanced by a really good narrator, who made all the new inforation digestible. I think audiobook was definitely the right choice for getting this book.

On the other hand, the one thing I would have loved more of is solid advice on how to stop self-sabotaging. Even though it was an included section in Gannon's book, I could have used more tips and more encouragement..

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review,

I listened to this and found it very interesting. The author was the narrator and her voice was easy to listen to. The information was not ground breaking but it was common sense but delivered in a way that for me, made me listen more deeply and understand it. The fact that the author was relating this to her own life made it much more appealing and relatable as well and it is not 15 hours long so can be listened to easily. I am in the process of listening to it again and have started taking notes and will start putting some of the ideas into practice as I am a serial sabotager of myself.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review

Sabotage by Emma Gannon does a nice job of identifying a somewhat universal problem, giving relatable examples of how sabotaging behaviors hinder our happiness and ability to achieve our maximum potential.

I listened to this book on audio and delighted in her narration. The book moves quickly and includes practical tips and instruction on how to slay self-sabotage at the end of each chapter. These tips would make for great bonus content to accompany the audio narration.

While many of the concepts were not new to me, Gannon used some language and examples which prompted me think differently. Gannon relies heavily on the opinions and thinking of other self-help experts, and even invokes sage advice given to her by her BFF. I admired how she shared the ways she has stood in the way of her own success, along with ways she has worked herself out of self-limiting behaviors.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced audio of Sabotage in exchange for my candid, three-out-of-five-star review.

Sabotage has good information in it especially for newbies researching self-sabotage. Unfortunately, I've read so much on the topic due to my own issues with the topic that I didn't find much information that was new to me. Still, I think the book will be great for those people who are dealing with self-sabotage but have no idea where to begin to help themselves. Even though I knew about most of the information contained in this book, it is always good to have reminders.
The book had a nice, organized layout of the information and if you choose to listen to the audiobook as I did, you'll likely find the author/narrator's voice to be pleasant. This is great since it doesn't distract the reader from the information. I
I'm giving this book 3 stars because I didn't really learn anything new, but as I said I recommend it to people who are new to searching for information on how to counteract their self-sabotaging ways.

Short and sweet along with to the point. There is nothing brand new but I did like how she didn't draw it all out It just made you think a bit about how you are doing with your life- and what you do and what you could and should change.

It has tips and insights that I think everyone would find useful, it wasn't preachy which I really liked compared to self-help books. She also touched on self-care and over doing it to not be doing things you should do. Using fear for good. Getting out of our heads for us anxiety peps as well. Also, toxic friendships and relationships. Overall, I nice pep talk!

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for Sabotage.

I listened to this in one sitting and will no doubt be listening to it again soon (but not as a form of procrastication!) There are so many truths developed and highlighted that made sense to me (so many aha moments). It's no exageration for me to say that I feel a different person for listening to this book. Unravelling the bad side of sabotage in all its complexities, Gannon also looks at the productive side of it and mentions the need to strike a balance between self-worth and self-care for the sake of creativity. A beautiful book with a brave message for all of us who get in the way of our potential for a satisfying and productive life. Thank you Emma Gannon!

“Sabotage” by Emma Gannon is about how to get out of your own way in order to make your dreams come true.

Want to be an author, but can’t seem to start writing?
Want to start a business, but still working your dead-end job?
Want to read more books, but keep scrolling social media instead?

(You get the picture).

In this super-short book, you’ll learn Emma’s definition of self-sabotage, and various ways she’s gotten in her own way.

Pulling from her own experience, various thought leaders and her online followers, she also teaches us how to stop:
--letting our inner ADHD selves distract us from obtaining our goals
--procrastinating and putting off the inevitable
--pre-empting rejection (e.g., quitting a job before being fired)

Emma also helps us look at our inner conflicts that keep us from making things happen.

If you’re really big in self-help books, there’s no new a-ha content. That said, it does combine a lot of useful advice from other well-known speakers and authors. You might recognize some of these notable names featured in “Sabotage”: Seth Godin (“This is Marketing”); Elizabeth Gilbert (“Big Magic”); Marie Forleo (“Everything is Figureoutable”); Nora Ephron (“I Feel Bad About My Neck”); Daisy Buchanan (“How to be a Grownup”); Nir Eyal (“Hooked”); Paulette Perhach (“A Story of a Fuck Off Fund”); Ann Friedman (“Big Friendship”); Dr. Margaret Paul (“Inner Bonding”); Gay Hendricks (“The Big Leap”); and Dani Shapiro (“Inheritance”). She also mentions guidance from clinical therapists like Dr. Soph and Judy Ho, and the philosopher Alain De Botton.

Emma narrates her own books, which I appreciate. The audio book was easy to follow and understand, and the print book has a great layout. If you listen along, just make sure you bump up the speed a notch or two.


Special thanks to NetGalley, Emma Gannon and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an electronic copy of the ebook and audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.

Loved the narration, well written and laid out. Not your typical tell you how to live your life better self help book. Very valuable embrace the suck and use that to move on mentality. Really resonated with me. Not too long either which I really appreciated. Some of these self help books can be redic. Not this one. And the narrators voice was soothing and perfect. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.