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Mastering Fear

By: Brandon Webb, John David Mann
Narrated by: Johnathan McClain, Brandon Webb
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Publisher's summary

From New York Times best-selling author and former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb comes a simple yet powerful five-step guide to transforming your life by making your fears work for you instead of against you.

Brandon Webb has run life-threatening missions in the world's worst trouble spots, whether that meant jumping out of airplanes, taking down hostile ships on the open sea, or rolling prisoners in the dead of night in the mountains of Afghanistan. As a Navy SEAL, he learned how to manage the natural impulse to panic in the face of terrifying situations. As media CEO and national television commentator, he has learned how to apply those same skills in civilian life.

Drawing on his experiences in combat and business, along with colorful anecdotes from his vast network of super-achiever friends, from astronauts to billionaires, Webb shows how people from all walks of life can stretch and transcend their boundaries and learn to use their fears as fuel to achieve more than they ever thought possible. "Fear can be a set of manacles, holding you prisoner", writes Webb. "Or it can be a slingshot, catapulting you on to greatness."

The key, says Webb, is not to fight fear or try to beat it back, but to embrace and harness it. In the process, rather than being your adversary, your fear becomes a secret weapon that allows you to triumph in even the most adverse situations. In Mastering Fear, Webb and his best-selling coauthor, John David Mann, break this transformation down into five practical steps, creating a must-listen manual for anyone looking for greater courage and mastery in their lives.

©2018 Brandon Webb, John David Mann (P)2018 Penguin Audio

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“A useful weapon for those fighting creative battles in the ‘War of Art.’” (Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art)

“The big wins and most incredible experiences come when we feel afraid but do it anyway. Read Mastering Fear, get out of your comfort zone, and dance with your fear, knowing it will lead you to new levels of performance!” (Siri Lindley, former triathlon world champion, coach, and author of Surfacing)

"Brandon’s book will help you conquer anything holding you back from being your best and most unafraid self. A life-changer!" (Betsy Morgan, former CEO, Huffington Post; former president, The Blaze)

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Good book however, .....

I acknowledge your books. However, your "50 Afghans story" is contradictory in "Red Circle" and "Mastering Fear". Which version is true?

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powerful and practical

Wow this was awesome! Do not hesitate get the book asap. Puts things in perspective.

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Great book!!!

Just get it don’t think about getting just get it. Reinforces what I do and what I taught my kids don’t let fear stop you. Stop taking tooooo long to make a decision about anything. I bought this after reading a blurb in an article didn’t have to think about it.

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Fantastic

Very accessible guide to overcoming fear. Will listen to it more than once. Highly recommended.

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fun and motivating for life and business.

accept fear, own it, then make it work for you. a story of making it then losing it all then making it back 10x over.

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honest straightforward and to the point

I really enjoyed this audiobook. The stories and shared experiences in comparisons were great illustrations on how to overcome even the smallest fear. At the end of the book the author provides questions to ask yourself to help provide Clarity and Purpose for achieving and overcoming any obstacle large or small

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Awesome Book!

This book has helped me focus on what is important. It’s so easy to lose focus, especially when facing tough times. The stories the author shares really hit home. Thank you, Brandon!

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Wow. This is must read!

Truly life changing.
Enjoyed every second of duration of this book.
Well done and Thank you for this!

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Mastering fear

Full of examples of personal experiences. Webb and Mann creatively explain ways to overcome fear, while discussing the universal principles of failing and recovering from failure. A quick read but informative.

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Excellent advice. No BS

I really enjoyed this one. Wasn’t sure what to expect. It could also be titled ‘The process of getting stuff done done,’ even if that stuff is scary.

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