Key Themes:
Life Skills, Overcoming Fear, Growth Mindset
Summary:
The Fear Bubble by Ant Middleton is a groundbreaking book. Brilliant and inspiring, Middleton outlines his ‘fear bubble’ philosophy. Without fear, there’s no challenge. Without challenge, there’s no growth. Without growth, there’s no life. As a Special Forces veteran, he shows how you can manage and harness your fears to your own advantage, using real-life examples from his own experience. Whatever your personal challenges, this practical book can help you to be an overcomer.
Content Overview:
Middleton is no stranger to fear: from working as a point man in the Special Forces, he faced and overcame fear daily, never knowing what lay ahead. In prison, he was separated from friends and family, with an uncertain future. More recently, at the top of Mount Everest, in life-threatening conditions, he confronted his bigger fear, of leaving his wife widowed and children without a father.
However, in this unique book, he demonstrates that fear does not consume him, but is the fuel that moves him forward. He credits this ability to his groundbreaking concept of the Fear Bubble. Middleton uses his own experience and mindset to take control of his fear and turn it into a positive force.
Whatever life throws at him, from his stories of life in the Special Forces, or stuck in the death zone in Mount Everest in a 90mph blizzard or trying to be the best husband and father he can be – he showcases how he’s harnessed his fears for his benefit.
In this powerful book, he outlines the concept, and demonstrates how we can all utilise his techniques in our lives to go beyond our limits. Inspirational, motivational and a call to action, The Fear Bubble is essential reading for anyone who wants to push themselves further, harness their fears and conquer their own personal Everests.
Rating: 9.5/10
Middleton is a great example of a man who practices what he preaches. He doesn’t shy away from the tough topics and uses his own personal history to showcase how he’s developed and successfully utilised his fear bubble philosophy. His no excuses mantra and his openness to share his own story and struggles makes this a great read. Highly recommended.
Readability: 9.5/10
Middleton’s book is highly readable. He cleverly intersperses his methods for facing and overcoming fear with practical examples of how he’s used it in his own life. This book is difficult to put down and an easy read with great ‘aha moments’ that you can apply to your own life. Relevant to all ages.
Does what it says on the tin: 9/10
100%! Middleton demonstrates the effective techniques for facing, dealing with and overcoming fear and harnessing it for your personal good and growth. Recounting tales from his childhood, his death-defying climb up Mount Everest and military service he shows you how to confront your fears and win!
