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Patrick J. Sweeney II

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Patrick J. Sweeney II has been dubbed the “Fear Guru” for his work with more than 500 global CEOs, actors, professional athletes, Navy SEALs and corporations. He inspires 25,000 people each year through keynote speeches teaching tools to live the biggest, most fulfilling life possible. He also lectures at leading universities from Harvard Business School to University of Virginia. His goal was to write the ultimate self confidence book to help millions learn to use fear as fuel.
He was the founder and CEO of four technology companies, holds seven patents, produced award-winning adventure documentary films and is an angel investor in more than 30 start-ups. Before earning a top tier MBA, he placed second in the Olympic Trials in rowing and
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Audio Version of Fear is Fuel availble for Pre-order now!

The audbile version of FEAR is FUEL is finally here!

One year after the book hit #5 on the Wall Street Journal Best-Seller list, we are releasing the incredible audio version of the book.

The audio version features tons of bonus content:

- 10 Guest Appearances
- One interview at the end of each chapter
- A special Q&A with the author and celebrities

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Audible version is super-fun. I read the sidebars and Lou does a great job with the text. At the end of each chapter we have. aguest fro the chapter do a short podcast - it's lots of fun you should check it out! ...more
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“It isn’t true to say we had no special advantages. The greatest thing in our favor was growing up in a family where there was always much encouragement to intellectual curiosity”
Patrick J. Sweeney II, Fear Is Fuel: The Surprising Power to Help You Find Purpose, Passion, and Performance

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