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  • Harness Fear and Live Without Limits
  • By: Ant Middleton
  • Narrated by: Ant Middleton
  • Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (7,616 ratings)
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The Fear Bubble

By: Ant Middleton
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Summary

The brilliant, inspirational next book by the author of the incredible number one best seller First Man In.

Without fear, there's no challenge. Without challenge, there's no growth. Without growth, there's no life.

Ant Middleton is no stranger to fear: as a point man in the Special Forces, he confronted fear on a daily basis, never knowing what lay behind the next corner or the next closed door. In prison, he was thrust into the unknown, cut off from friends and family, isolated with thoughts of failure and dread for his future. And at the top of Everest, in desperate, life-threatening conditions, he was forced to face up to his greatest fear, of leaving his children and wife without a father and husband.

But fear is not his enemy. It is the energy that propels him. Thanks to the revolutionary concept of the 'Fear Bubble', Ant has learned to harness the power of fear and understands the positive force that it can become. Fear gives Ant his edge, allowing him to seek out life's challenges, whether that is at home, pushing himself every day to be the best father he can be, or stuck in the death zone on top of the world in a 90mph blizzard.

In his groundbreaking new book, Ant Middleton thrillingly retells the story of his death-defying climb of Everest and reveals the concept of the 'Fear Bubble', showing how it can be used in our lives to help us break through our limits. Powerful, unflinching and an inspirational call to action, The Fear Bubble is essential listening for anyone who wants to push themselves further, harness their fears and conquer their own personal Everests.

©2019 Ant Middleton (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

"[A] thumping best seller...searingly honest." (Sunday Times)

"Superb, fist-biting fun." (GQ)

"Visceral.... Inspirational reading." (Daily Mail)

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nothing good here, move on

anecdotal drivel. if you want to hear about Ant's disdain for people wearing new mountain equipment then get it, otherwise skip.

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Inspiring

Well written , inspiring, well read by the author . Very un-PC. A necessary breath of fresh air and reality in a victim focussed world . Should be compulsory reading in schools. It won’t make me climb Everest but there’s a peak in Peru I’ve got my eye on....

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A bit too preachy, not as good as his first book

I loved Ant's first book, his story and lessons through his incredible life were brilliant, he is a shining example for the younger generation and i respect how he is trying to help others. However there seems to be only one lesson/ technique to take from this book (the visualising of fear bubbles) which could have been described in a few paragraphs rather than a full book. There are some interesting parts to his climb up everest, but i really struggled to get through the constant preaching about having a positive mindset. Positivity was covered in the first book, and this one feels like repitition. I'm afraid its barely 10% of what the first book was. I hate to leave anything other than a 5* review but i feel the rating of this book as 5/5 is inaccurate and am trying to correct that so others arent let down by this follow up to a truly 5* book

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Genuine, honest and very entertaining

Really enjoyed listening to Ant read his story. He uses story telling of his experiences to give you the tools to overcome fears and make sure you are living life and not just crusing in the comfort zone. I was worried this book would be like Ranulph Fiennes book Fear, which I also enjoyed, but it's not at all. I think Ant is very honest and detailed about his personal technique to overcome fear. Very refreshing and brave to hear something very genuine in this day and age. Great read and think its a book I would listen to again when I need to be brave.

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Awesome

This book is a must read for everyone looking to better themselves and their lives.
A very inspiring bloke.

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Wanted to like it

I bought this hoping to hear about adventure and principles for managing fear. I liked the principles about managing fear and can see value in his approach from the perspective of someone who's tried and tested it. I was also excited to hear about he Everest trek. I love Jocko Willink and other elite people, for example the David Goggins book.

But this absolutely falls flat for me. His assessments of psychological choice are based upon anecdotal experience and have little grounding in psychological development. I'm not saying that Ant isn't an extraordinary person, but he brings a machismo arrogance that isn't to my liking. Humility is an admirable quality and this doesn't have much of it. He talks about 'taking responsibility' when he was arrested, but it sounded more about saving face and not looking weak than admitting that his behaviour was off-key. He talks about crying like it's only used as manipulation. I lost interest half way through. Will return the book if I can.

If you read these comments Ant, how about taking a look at the impact of your experiences and taking responsibility for your behaviour? Rather than trying to tell others to basically 'man up', which is part of the problem for those with psychological trauma,, they don't seek help because they don't want to seem weak, until they hang themselves or jump off a train bridge. It's not just a simple choice for them.

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Great follow up to First Man In

An honest and frank account of a journey of personal growth. Great stuff thanks Ant

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contradiction

Not a bad book, found it very annoying how Ant seemed to contradict himself about the way you should think and behave but acting the opposite.

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slow to start but give it a chance

The book starts out pretty slowly after reading First man in but after the first few chapters it starts to pick up and become every bit as good.

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Positive thinking and commitment

Great book.....with a message that will resonate with everyone. To think you're 'not good enough' will always hold you back!!!

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