I See You

For over twenty years, I have worked closely with brilliant, ambitious and talented women who have already achieved an impressive level of success, climbing to the top ranks of their companies or industries. At some point in their journeys, I’ve watched each woman reach a level where she can’t work any longer or harder, but she still wants to increase her income, impact, and influence. Stuck and frustrated, she runs smack dab into the core message of this book: You can’t outwork your thought habits. (If it was possible, trust me, these women would have already done it!) The tactics and strategies that created growth and got her where she is no longer move her forward like they used to. Most importantly, she doesn’t need to overhaul everything, but she must replace some habits of thinking that are no longer serving her.

What exactly is a thought habit? We talk about habits a lot, but the term “thought habit” isn’t one most people use on a daily basis. Imagine being able to unzip the top of your head and watch the deep grooves in which our thoughts travel over and over in our brains. With each successive trip, a groove deepens and smooths. These subconscious paths are our thought habits. We don’t consciously know they exist, but they impact every action we take. To move forward, we must stop blindly falling into old, comfortable pathways and create new habits of thinking. That is what you will find in the pages of this book – a step by step guide to replacing those thought habits that no longer serve you with new ones that do.

Perhaps this description hits close to home, and you are waving your hand in the air saying, “This is me! This is me! I’m utterly exhausted by the demands of my work and home responsibilities, yet I want more influence, impact, and income…and I want it all without more work! I want to learn how to think differently.”

Well, hello my friend and welcome to the world of Amy Kemp, Inc. This is what we do here, and if this resonates, you are what I lovingly refer to as “my people.” I can assure you that it is possible to create what you want without more work, and I’m going to help you get there. I wrote every page of this book for you because…I See You. I really do.

This discussion guide was shared in partnership with PageTwo and the author, Amy Kemp.

Book club questions for I See You by Amy Kemp

Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.

What is it that you want or need to create most right now— more income, influence, impact? Perhaps you need a better quality of life or more time to devote to family and life outside of work?

What resistance comes up if you are told that creating what you want most doesn’t have to require more work? Be sure to jot these down—the first step to change your habits of thinking is identifying and observing them!

What are the things I do on a daily basis that feel so easy to me but that astonish everyone else?

What am I doing when hours pass but I barely notice because I’m so engrossed in the experience?

Pull out your calendar and look at the next ninety days. How much scheduled guilt-free play is in there?

What parts of your life that need to be considered when setting goals. What caregiving responsibilities have you taken on in your life? Does your partner have a demanding career that requires you to be more flexible? Do you have any limitations on your energy, maybe because of health issues or commitments to volunteer roles?

How would you describe your relationship with money?

What are the immediate and strongest feelings that come up when you think about your money?

If “Your relationship with money is a powerful mirror of your relationship with yourself,” what is your money saying to you right now?

I See You Book Club Questions PDF

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"The writing is inviting and personable, reminiscent of an exclusive session with a knowledgeable life coach, as Kemp challenges readers to create structured work routines while providing room for leisure time and rest." -Booklife (Publishers Weekly)

"Perhaps the most valuable chapter is "Surrender to Structure," in which Kemp urges unapologetic, proactive organization and structure, encouraging readers to consider adding more routines and discipline to their lives (such as weekly meal prepping and regular date nights) to help reach their goals. While many of the book's concepts are familiar throughout, this feels fresh, new, and deeply useful." -blueink

"Kemp is an enthusiastic guide throughout—sometimes exclamatory and often vulnerable. Her storytelling methods are engaging, whether she's covering a revealing coaching session or talking about gluing googly eyes on tubes during a period of personal financial stress. Indeed, her text is replete with intimate examples that reveal just how important it is to concentrate on what you're good at and build a supportive team to help with the rest." -Foreword Clarion Review

“I See You will deeply impact any woman who may be exhausted yet still yearns for more. Amy Kemp deftly teaches readers that by thinking differently, they can create a tremendous amount of success and wealth without struggle or strain. This book is truly a game changer.” -Barbara Huson Author of Overcoming Underearning and Rewire for Wealth

“I See You grounds professional guidance in a deep understanding of what it feels like to be in our big, beautiful, and sometimes messy and stressful lives. Amy Kemp delivers just the right balance of advice and encouragement, helping us to not only love the life we are in, but to accomplish our wildest dreams.” -Pamela Slim Author of Body of Work and The Widest Net