The Fear Bubble: Harness Fear and Live Without Limits

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Since leaving the military, he has become best known as the star of the international hit TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins. I couldn't put this down and read it in one sitting. Over the past couple of years I've listened to a number of people and read a number of books that emphasise the importance of a positive mindset and techniques for turning a negative mindset around. The techniques in this book do work though I can say that in hindsight. Stepping "from the corridor through the door" for the 1st time is difficult but cathartic. It's important to step through the 2nd door soon after.

Since the last book Ant's been living the "good" life. However he is finding himself not just being drawn to danger of seeking it out anywhere he can from running through traffic, to a "camping trip" to the most dangerous place on earth. Both groups found the disease-related images to be unpleasant, whereas only the trypophobia sufferers found the non-disease related images to be extremely unpleasant. These findings suggest that individuals with trypophobia have heightened responses to bubble aversion, even in images with no underlying scenes of illness. But unlike most phobias, trypophobia results in intense feelings of disgust more often than fear.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. This is not just a self help book on overcoming fear, but also part memoir using examples from Ant's life both in and outside the military with the main thread being him attempt to climb Everest. Ant Middleton is no stranger to 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 wife and children without a husband and father.

If there is future event which is causing feelings of fear, then, the technique would involve visualising a “fear bubble” in that future space and time just at the moment where the stressor will occur, and ending immediately after.Ant never thought the skill he learned to survive and thrive could be transferred and use by other people in different walks of life, but the proof is there. 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. When it comes to reading a book from an author that is telling an autobiographical account of their life, with some shared methods and tools of self improvement, this book really shines with very good balance. 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 reading for anyone who wants to push themselves further, harness their fears and conquer their own personal Everests. The Fear Bubble” is a concept & technique developed by former British Special Forces, Ant Middleton, which he explains fully in his excellent book, aptly named “The Fear Bubble”.

the fear of giving offence creates more problems than it solves. Ultimately what you’re scared of is that your hosts won’t like you because you’ve, say, thrown a chewing-gum wrapper on the fire. But most people are reasonable.” 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. Another component of “the fear bubble” is redefining the feeling of fear as the body saying “let’s go”. As each fear bubble is entered saying to ourselves “let’s go” will help to positively reframe the fear, and trigger the action required. Unfortunately, I felt that his attitude during the climb made him come across as disrespectful to those he was with, a spoilt brat and an arrogant human who did not want to listen to others, especially when they were more experienced. The book seemed clumsily put together and could have been better edited to remove the repetition of the same concepts. I’m surprised at how popular this book has become and disappointed that it wasn’t better.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. Even in this genuinely fearful situation I was able to switch out of that default ‘Be careful’ mindset. It starts with clear thinking.”