Andy Cope describes himself as a "professional trainer, qualified teacher, author and learning junkie". He founded Art of Brilliance in 2004. His aim, to blaze a new trail – one that was non-academic, totally rooted in the real world and that would make a massive and immediate impact on individuals and organisations. Andy has a passion for motivation and positive psychology and is trying to influence people to think differently. He has delivered The Art of Being Brilliant to rave reviews in businesses and schools throughout the UK, Middle East and Southern Africa. Andy has also written Be Brilliant Every Day and Shine for adults, The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager for teenagers, and Diary of a Brilliant Kid followed by The Little Book of Being Brilliant in March 2019. He will be a contributor to A Girl's Guide to Being Fearless at the end of 2020.

Sanjeev Sandhu is an International Mental Wealth/Wellbeing Speaker & Coach. Sanjeev's focus is enabling and empowering human improvement, as happier and healthier humans will always be higher performing. He has worked with educational institutions and businesses across Australia, India, UAE, UK and Switzerland.

James Pouliopoulos (Pouli) is a sales and marketing educator, consultant, facilitator helping students, business leaders and organizations thrive. He now delivers flagship keynotes and workshops in businesses, schools and colleges across America. Pouli's aim is to transform lives by immersing people in cutting edge content and connecting people with their life's calling.

About the Authors

A Note from the Authors

A Quick Word About Rule Breaking

Rule #1: Life Isn’t Fair (but then Again, Nobody Ever Said It Was)

Rule #2: Your Matter Matters

Rule #3: Celebrate! You’re a Lottery Winner

Rule #4: Regrets, You’ll Have a Few

Rule #5: It Pays to Know the Truth About Money and Happiness

Rule #6: Say ‘Thank You’ (It Really Is that Simple!)

Rule #7: It’s Okay to NOT Be Okay

Rule #8: Sleep Easy

Rule #9: It’s LOVE Actually

Rule #10: Listen to Understand, Not Reply. Then Reply.

Rule #11: Whichever God You Follow, Kindness Is the Best Religion

Rule #12: Nudge the Machine

Rule #13: Your Happiness Is Bigger than You

Rule #14: Be More Dog

Rule #15: Your Smartphone Is Making You Stupid

Rule #16: Ditch the Superhero Cliché

Rule #17: Work Is for Schmucks

Rule #18: Act Your Shoe Size

Rule #19: Carry on Squeezing

Rule #20: Being Busy and Being Productive are Two Different Things

Rule #21: You Are Made of Ordinary Magic

Rule #22: Quit Your ‘Wait Problem’

Index

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