Barbara Sher was a therapist, career counselor, and business owner who has been called “the godmother of life coaching.” Prior to her death in 2020, her career spanned five decades that included many media appearances, a worldwide network of “Sher’s Success Teams,” and seven books, most notable among them the best-seller Wishcraft, and Live the Life You Love, which won the Books for a Better Life Commission’s top motivational book award.
I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was (1994) offers practical guidance to help people figure out what they want in life and how to use that knowledge to go after it. It tackles the most common obstacles to goal-setting with exercises and tactics that help people customize an approach that works best for them.
Refuse to Choose! by Barbara Sher is a guide for people with diverse interests and passions who struggle to choose just one path in life. Sher introduces the concept of "scanners" and provides practical strategies to embrace their multiple interests, find fulfilling careers, and create a life that celebrates their unique abilities. It offers valuable insights and exercises to help readers navigate their many passions and turn them into a fulfilling and successful life.