Fear is Power Turn Your Fears into Success

Over 100 experts share their secrets

Afraid of public speaking? Scared to go on a plane? Worrying too much about what others think? Fear is Power, a new book by registered psychologist Anthony Gunn, is here to help.

This inspirational book shows the reader how to turn fear into an asset by building on the real-life experiences of almost 100 'fear-professionals'.

These are people who choose professions or sports that involve high levels of danger of risk. Included are shark diving experts, front line and special forces police officers, professional athletes and famous explorers, including Wayne Bennett, Alan Jones, Dick Smith, Mark Taylor, Joe Bugner, Jeff Fenech and Jim Cassidy.

According to author Anthony Gunn, "we all feel fear, but most of us see it as the enemy. Knowing how to harness the power of fear to advantage is what experts, who are exposed to scary and often life threatening situations, do on a regular basis".

Fear is Power challenges two societal myths about fear through the stories of those interviewed. Firstly, that 'brave and successful people don't feel fear' and secondly that 'fear is destructive and a sign of weakness.'

No matter what the challenge, we all feel fear. But renowned psychologist Anthony Gunn noticed that some people deal with fear differently - they approach high-risk situations as if they're a walk in the park. Or at least they seem to. What's their secret? How do they overcome their nerves? Can anyone do it? He decided to find out.

Incorporating interviews with high profile personalities such as Kostya Tszyu, Layne Beachley, Alan Jones and Mark Taylor, 'Fear is Power' uncovers ten simple secrets you can use to harness your fear and make it work to your advantage. Whether you want to make more money, be more assertive, improve your relationships or simply play a better game of basketball, these principles will help you achieve what you've always wanted.

About the Author: Anthony Gunn is a 30-year-old registered psychologist, working in areas of counseling and health promotion at Windsor Hospital in NSW. He regularly speaks to sporting and social clubs, schools and professional institutions about psychology and fear.

Hardie Grant Books
Author: Anthony Gunn
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RRP $24.95