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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
I did mostly enjoy the book. Easy to read, positive messages and inspiring parts…
…maybe it’s because I haven’t read his other books but I did think it came off a bit namedrop-y with the TV shows and narcissistic. Especially with Emelie’s sections which I think added very little to the message other than bigging Middleton up.
On the whole though I can’t dislike it! I’m used to self-development books with authors using other people as examples and this just simply isn’t that. It’s simple, honest and I’ll be taking some of these lessons with me :)
…maybe it’s because I haven’t read his other books but I did think it came off a bit namedrop-y with the TV shows and narcissistic. Especially with Emelie’s sections which I think added very little to the message other than bigging Middleton up.
On the whole though I can’t dislike it! I’m used to self-development books with authors using other people as examples and this just simply isn’t that. It’s simple, honest and I’ll be taking some of these lessons with me :)
This book has changed my life.
I got about a quarter of the way into the audiobook when I realised that.
Firstly, having Ant narrate it was so perfect. He has such an authentic and matter of fact way of speaking that it was instantly relatable and motivating.
Secondly, the way he said these things and actually related them to his experiences made them all seem real. Sure we’ve heard to be positive before and to not care about what other people think but so what? I understood these things before, hell, I even said them, but I didn’t KNOW them.
What I learned was that it is always better to go into a situation with a positive mindset. To do otherwise is a disservice to ourselves. Believing that you are amazing makes you amazing too. Being around people that give you energy is important and doing things that excite and challenge you and give you purpose is essential. Sometimes I would hear something and be like “oh so this is what therapy kept telling me lol. I get it now”.
I also learned that sometimes you can be positive and kind but people are still going to be dicks. For those people, treat them with kindness but also set boundaries. The people that used to bother me, I now find them funny! It’s hilarious to think that people react so miserably to compassion, and it’s more of a reflection on them.
One of my biggest hesitations going into this is that it would be about “okay always be happy, nothing is wrong, just be falsely positive.” Instead I realised that negative things are going to happen but it’s not about ignoring them it’s about choosing your attitude towards it. You might make mistakes and miss the opportunities that come up, or be stuck in a hard situation but it’s up to us to make sure when another train comes by, we’re ready for it and to be adaptable.
Thirdly, I really appreciated Emily’s contributions. It was great hearing an alternate view on what Ant was talking about, and a female perspective on some of these more traditionally masculine topics. Plus she also had a real and authentic way of speaking.
I took off a star because there were some things that were said that I didn’t necessarily agree with (gender roles etc). I also couldn’t find much interest in the military parts of this personally.
Overall, it was really comforting to hear everyday sounding people reading this. It was great to have Ant narrate with inspiration and to hear Emilys perspective. I want to watch SAS Who Dares Wins now. The ideas in here came across in a way I hadn’t realised before and this has already begun to change me and how I think. Very grateful to have picked this up on a chance and am eager to read what else Ant has and gain that wisdom.
I got about a quarter of the way into the audiobook when I realised that.
Firstly, having Ant narrate it was so perfect. He has such an authentic and matter of fact way of speaking that it was instantly relatable and motivating.
Secondly, the way he said these things and actually related them to his experiences made them all seem real. Sure we’ve heard to be positive before and to not care about what other people think but so what? I understood these things before, hell, I even said them, but I didn’t KNOW them.
What I learned was that it is always better to go into a situation with a positive mindset. To do otherwise is a disservice to ourselves. Believing that you are amazing makes you amazing too. Being around people that give you energy is important and doing things that excite and challenge you and give you purpose is essential. Sometimes I would hear something and be like “oh so this is what therapy kept telling me lol. I get it now”.
I also learned that sometimes you can be positive and kind but people are still going to be dicks. For those people, treat them with kindness but also set boundaries. The people that used to bother me, I now find them funny! It’s hilarious to think that people react so miserably to compassion, and it’s more of a reflection on them.
One of my biggest hesitations going into this is that it would be about “okay always be happy, nothing is wrong, just be falsely positive.” Instead I realised that negative things are going to happen but it’s not about ignoring them it’s about choosing your attitude towards it. You might make mistakes and miss the opportunities that come up, or be stuck in a hard situation but it’s up to us to make sure when another train comes by, we’re ready for it and to be adaptable.
Thirdly, I really appreciated Emily’s contributions. It was great hearing an alternate view on what Ant was talking about, and a female perspective on some of these more traditionally masculine topics. Plus she also had a real and authentic way of speaking.
I took off a star because there were some things that were said that I didn’t necessarily agree with (gender roles etc). I also couldn’t find much interest in the military parts of this personally.
Overall, it was really comforting to hear everyday sounding people reading this. It was great to have Ant narrate with inspiration and to hear Emilys perspective. I want to watch SAS Who Dares Wins now. The ideas in here came across in a way I hadn’t realised before and this has already begun to change me and how I think. Very grateful to have picked this up on a chance and am eager to read what else Ant has and gain that wisdom.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
inspiring
reflective
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slow-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Blood, Alcohol, War
Lots of salient reminders for staying positive and focused. Examples of where you can learn from failure. Like all things not everything will land with you but take what you need and build.
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informative
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slow-paced