Why go through life doing an average impression of somebody else? The voice of our Inner Critic drives us to negative thinking (perfectionism, self-doubt, shame, etc). We imitate others and follow trends to measure up—until we realize the game-changing truth: there will never be another me! The world isn’t waiting for you to be like someone else; it’s waiting for the real you to step up and fulfill your destiny. Imagine becoming the best version of yourself—fully alive and aware of your purpose, confident in what you have to offer, and comfortable with your limitations. This can only happen when we accept and embrace the unique and super human that we were created to be. This book is for anyone ready to step off the “comparison merry-go-round” and rediscover the lost art of being themselves, following this simple, three-step formula to realize their potential: Crush Your Critic: Learn how to silence your Inner Critic by recognizing negative thought patterns and replacing them with productive ones. - Craft Your Cape: Identify your elevated abilities—your superpowers—by creating a playful yet powerful cape visual. This step removes the stigma around celebrating your strengths or admitting your weaknesses. - Create Your Team: Discover how to share your superpowers and lean into your limitations to form partnerships with differently gifted people. These strategies will help you build teams that thrive—at home, at work, and beyond. We don’t become super by rising above our humanity, but by claiming it—and giving others the freedom to do the same. The world needs ordinary heroes like you. Let’s craft your cape! Praise for Being Super Human: This book gives readers the tools to overcome negative thinking and embrace their strengths in a way that fosters transformative relationships. It’s exactly what we need to live and lead with impact! — Tara Feil, clinical psychologist, speaker, and author Reading this book felt like a pep talk from a friend who knows the real me and won’t let me settle for less. Matt will help you trade the person you've pretended to be for the true and super you. — Jerrid Sebesta, bestselling author and creator, Life Undeferred A masterful blend of inspiration and practicality, this empowering framework equips leaders and individuals alike to achieve impactful growth in both life and work. — Apryl Erickson, Vice President, HID Global Most leaders come to me when crisis hits, crushed by years of self-doubt and burnout. But it doesn’t have to get to that point. In this book Matt shows you how to reclaim your life before it falls apart. — Mark Odland, founder of Lion Counseling