I have mixed feelings about this book. It is a good short read if you want to start diving into the self-help genre and don't have time to dedicate to a brick of a giant book. The tips and tricks are there without having pointless stories weighing it down, as others do. However, if you've read those longer self-help style books, then you've gotten all of this information. The audiobook is about an hour and a half, so it's great for a quick boost if you're in the car or have a canceled meeting at work. That being said, it's not something I'm going to suggest everyone listen to. I'll reserve this for those who are more hesitant and unwilling to pick up those big novels. I think the author's anecdotal stories and admissions of where she is still working help those who are struggling to see that even the "experts" who are writing these stories are also still works-in-progress themselves.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the ARC to provide the review.

This slim little self-help piece (I mean this literally, I think it's supposed to be pocket-size) is an introduction to learning how to control our relationships with ourselves, especially in terms of obtaining both happiness and success.

Unfortunately, this missed the mark for me. Sabotage feels like something one might pick up next to the cash register at a gift shop, or maybe something an influencer would take a picture of to post on Instagram. There's a definite purpose for this kind of book - especially for somebody that might not have done very much retrospection, or hasn't heard of things like imposter syndrome or the sunk-cost fallacy. But if you're looking for the psychology behind self-sabotage, this isn't for you. Gannon quotes many other self-help books, but there's rarely any cited research or data. I also found the organization a little random, with tips seemingly dropped haphazardly across the pages rather than placed in a location for easy reference. Lastly, Gannon definitely focuses on "creatives like [her]" and their projects/jobs, which I felt was a slightly exclusionary word choice. I'm a scientist - I still struggle with all these issues!

If anything, I do think something like this is helpful to remind people that they aren't alone. Success is different for every person, nobody's route to "making it" will look exactly the same.

I voluntarily obtained an audiobook version of this book free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

This was the first audiobook I listened to on the NetGalley app and I must say I really enjoyed it. I was not familiar with Emma Gannon before listening to this book and I am kind of kicking myself for being unaware of her.
The books does a good job of addressing my first impressions and criticisms of reeking of privilege and being focused on the creatives perspective on self-sabotage. This book is not one for artists and does acknowledge the external and structural institutions that prevent and hinder people's abilities to succeed. Instead this book focuses on self-sabotage and how to combat self-sabotage through exercises and practice.

The author does a good job of defining self-sabotage and give you ways to address self-sabotage immediately and everyday. My biggest complaint is that because this is an audiobook I do not have the lists of advice or tips and I can not look back on them. The book also becomes a bit repetitive and relies heavily on lengthy quotes for being so short.

I found this useful and insightful. I found the autobiographical parts compelling and the practical advice very helpful. It was nicely narrated.

Get Out of Your Own Way

I had listened to this author's other book on the multi-hyphen life and quite enjoyed it. So, I was interested in hearing her take on sabotage. This is another well-done book, with much to think about in how we treat ourselves and let others treat us. She also provides tips and action steps to take to help us get out of our own way. This is a relatively short audiobook, just under two hours, and it goes by very quickly with many wisdom nuggets shared. She addresses things like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and self-judgment/self-worth. She gives examples from her own life that are immediately relatable and help you understand what she is trying to get across… and perhaps understand yourself better. A very helpful book if you believe you self-sabotage or allow others to rain on your parade.

A short read, about... well auto sabotage! It includes many tips on how to stop it too! I really recommend it, especially in this pandemic.

I really enjoyed this audiobook. The narrator had a nice clear voice. I found the topic inspirational and easy to follow. It's a short and sweet book for people needed some inspiration.

What an inspiring read. Loved it. I had first heard about this book from a friend and fortunately, I got the chance to read this via Netgalley. Thank You. It is a very life changing read. Beautifully narrated. I loved how this book touched my soul and helped me.

Sabotage by Emma Gannon talks about various ways in which We, either knowingly or unknowingly try to sabotage our own happiness. Procrastination, compulsive perfectionism and excessive self-criticism are a few things which lead towards self-sabotage.

The book is effective and acts a great starting point to know about the prevalent behaviours of Self-Sabotage. The book is packed with tips which can be used in practical life. I liked the way the author has kept it concise making it a quick read.

I listened to the ALC from Netgalley and I must say, Emma Gannon has done a great job in narrating this book, thus making it efficacious for the listeners.

Thank you Emma Gannon, Netgalley and Andrews Mcmeel publishing for providing me the audiobook.

Listening to this audiobook felt like visiting with a good friend. The narrator (and author of this book) sounded kind, and her message felt relevant. I appreciated the book's simple breakdown of what behaviors to pay attention to and how to fix bad habits. I found the examples from the author's own life helping my understanding, as well as making the story easy to follow. The audiobook is definitely motivational without any guilt-tripping, guiding listeners to step back and take in the bigger picture!

"A pocket-sized investigation into self-sabotage: what it is, why we do it, and how we can break our toxic patterns."

I hated this book with a fiery passion that demonstrated just how much I needed to hear everything the author had to say. I selected this book because I suspected that I indulged in self-sabotage at times, but, it turns out I'm a repeat offender with a rap sheet miles long. Emma Gannon provided countless real-world examples and solutions for rectifying my indiscretions and I look forward to using them.

I love Emma Gannon's no nonsense practical and well researched books. As a serious self sabotager I look forward to putting the technics in the book to use.

exactly what I needed this week: concise, gentle, insightful, and soothing. highly recommend the author's audio narration

This book was about the various ways that we, as humans, sabotage our own selves and our own happiness, without necessarily ever realizing it. I thought the overall concept of the book was great. I was very interested in finding out how to "get out of my own way", but honestly, this fell flat. It was quite apparent that the author was used to blogging and/or podcasting. All of the individual points were great and I would have read/listened to more, but they didn't flow together as one cohesive unit. If she had turned this into a podcast series or a blog series, I may have been more apt to enjoy it. I think there's definitely room she could expand to that also!

Overall, I loved the subject matter, didn't love the book. It seemed very haphazard and all over the place.

Emma Gannon's Sabotage is a little book which discusses self-sabotage, the inner voice which prevents us from doing good things in life. Quoting her own experiences and daily life instances, the author subtly describes what self-sabotage actually is, along with recording its pros and cons. The book also contains some tips to slay self-sabotage which will be of great use if you refrain from doing good things in life because you fear that one day the happiness will abandon you.

The content of the book was pretty helpful for me, as I have always felt that I am a great practitioner of self-sabotage. The presentation by the author herself was promising; I never felt the urge to stop it midway, thanks to the ideal length of the book and the graceful presentation. The audiobook is only about 2 hours long, and it is undoubtedly a perfect book for beginners like me!

Sabotage explores the ways in which we sabotage ourselves from achieving our goals. I really liked Gannon's exploration of some big ideas such as Perfectionism but also her consideration of the smaller everyday things we do to sabotage ourselves. Listening to her discuss these things was like listening to a supportive friend highlighting the ways in which you could improve and so I really began to analyse the points she was making and how they apply to my own life. I valued all of the various tips without, especially "don't put off something you can do in 5 minutes" as I am a massive procrastinator.
I actually want to listen to it again or buy a copy and attack it with a highlighter so I can make the most of all the nuggets of wisdom shared throughout.

This book struck a chord with me and I was able to identify times in the past when I engaged in self-sabotaging behaviours. Thankfully I’ve not self-sabotaged in a while so it was more of an interesting discussion for me to compare my experiences with the authors.

Woah, I didn’t realize how much of a self sabotager I can be. Glad I listened to Emma Gannon share what she has learned about the issue and her practical tips to help us stop engaging in such destructive behavior. Quick read or listen which I alway appreciate with self-help books.

Thank you to Emma Gannon, Andrews McMeel Audio, and #NetGallery for an audioARC of #Sabotage in return for an honest review. Review will be posted on NetGallery and Goodreads.

This was a wonderful little book that greatly increased my awareness of self-sabotage. I do not often listen to audiobooks (it is far easier for me to concentrate when I am reading) but I wanted to give this a try, especially since it is quite short (it felt more like a long podcast versus a full book). I highly recommend for anyone looking for some insight and steps to combat self-sabotage.

Thank you, Andrews McMeel Audio and NetGalley, for a digital ARC!

This is the self-help book you need without knowing you need it. I have been pushed to self-reflect and evaluate my why. Why I do what I do and why I am going the direction I am going.