In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Phil challenges you to find your "authentic self"--who you were before life took its toll. The authentic self represents you at your greatest, most fulfilled, most real moment. It is the person you have always wanted to be, but were too distracted, busy, or scared to become. If you feel that your life is incomplete, unbalanced, and altogether more difficult than it really should be, Dr. Phil has good news: It no longer needs to be that way. By using the plan set forth in Self Matters, Dr. Phil helps you to evaluate your life by only the facts, learn to think beyond the excuses and fears, and become the person you have always wanted to be.

Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D., is best known to millions as “Dr. Phil” from The Oprah Winfrey Show, and is the author of the bestselling books Life Strategies and Relationship Rescue. He has trained thousands of people in effective life-skills seminars and is one of the most sought-after public speakers. He lives in Texas with his wife and two sons.