The Formula: The Secret to a Better Life

by Geoff Thompson

'There is no corner of the world that we cannot access, no fear too large to overcome.' Most people don't realise their full potential. Instead of striving to achieve all that they can, they allow themselves to be scared into settling for second best, and end up feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied. This inspiring book has practical advice on how to identify your goals and make the most of your opportunities to get to where you want to be. In his trademark clear and direct style, best-selling writer Geoff Thompson provides the formula that will help you break the cycle of mediocrity and live the life that you were meant to live.

Genres: Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 10, 2006

About the author

Geoff Thompson is a BAFTA-winning writer, filmmaker, spiritual teacher, and martial artist with a prolific career spanning multiple disciplines. He has authored books on self-help, spirituality, self-defense, and martial arts, while also writing for film and stage.
Beginning as a martial artist, Thompson specialized in reality-based self-defense, drawing from his experiences as a nightclub doorman. He co-founded the British Combat Association and taught seminars internationally, including for Chuck Norris. His self-defense innovations include "The Wall" and "The Fence," practical techniques for real-world confrontations.
His transition into filmmaking brought critical acclaim. His short film Bouncer (2002), starring Ray Winstone, earned a BAFTA nomination, and Brown Paper Bag (2003), inspired by his brother’s struggles with alcoholism, won the BAFTA for Best Short Film. He later wrote the feature Clubbed (2008), based on his autobiography Watch My Back, as well as The Pyramid Texts (2015) and Romans (2017), starring Orlando Bloom.
Beyond martial arts and filmmaking, Thompson has established himself as a spiritual teacher and self-help author. His works, including The Divine CEO and Live Your Dreams, focus on personal transformation and overcoming fear. He has delivered a TED Talk on conquering fear and hosted a popular podcast on spiritual growth.
In 2020, he released his autobiography Notes from a Factory Floor, chronicling his journey from factory worker to internationally recognized author and teacher. Through his writing, coaching, and filmmaking, Thompson continues to inspire others in the pursuit of self-improvement and personal mastery.

Reviews

[Craig Booty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I keep this next to my bed and have lost count of the times it's picked me back up . Short but to the point

[Panama Judas · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of those books you carry around in your pocket waiting for the next person who looks like they're in the process of giving up.