Embrace the Chaos: The brand new motivational book to help you master the power of habits and transform your life, from the author of Battle Scars

by Jason Fox

Challenge your limits, change your habits and transform your life.In Embrace the Chaos, Special Forces veteran Jason Fox sets out a revolutionary programme of personal challenges designed to help you reboot, disrupt your thinking and grow your capabilities.Across 52 short chapters of practical advice - battle-tested on elite military operations and extreme expeditions - Foxy mentors you through a series of tasks that will enhance your life. Exercises range from micro-adventures and small habit changes to addressing your routine, cleansing your relationships, setting personal goals and learning new skills.Whether you are looking for adventure, in need of mental clarity, or seeking military grade productivity, Embrace the Chaos will push you physically and mentally to become the best version of yourself. new challenge for every week of the year.-Practical advice and tips.-Physical and creative tasks.-Mentoring guidance through each process.-Stories from Foxy's military career and expeditions.

Genres: Personal Development

Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2024

About the author

Jason Fox is a television presenter, adventurer and a former UK Special Forces soldier and Royal Marine Commando.

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Reviews

[Weronika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Memento Mori. All about changing and improving, apart from small things that I would disagree with (mainly on nutrition), a great book.

[Trace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jason Fox has done it again with Embrace the Chaos. Packed with practical life hacks, this book has quickly become my new life bible. Foxy has delivered yet another inspiring and fantastic read, designed to help you rise higher and reach your full potential
The book is divided into four sections: Mission, Recover, Chaos, and Calm. At first glance, these might seem overly simple, but once you dive into them, they offer a profound understanding, leaving you feeling supremely organized and at ease.
I honestly don’t know where to start describing this book. I’ve marked over 25 sections with coloured sticky notes, each highlighting key points that resonate deeply with me. Even though I am ex-army I know I’ll be using these insights to enhance my life and improve how I think and act moving forward.
I love Jason’s no-nonsense, down-to-earth writing style. It’s very British—entertaining, yet clear and concise. Each chapter ends with "The Look Forward," which I really enjoy. It offers a positive wrap-up and introduces new skill sets to carry into the future.
The only tiny drawback, which almost made me dock half a star (though I completely understand given Jason’s background), is the mention of the British Military being one of the best in the world. Maybe it’s just the Australian in me reacting! Ha ha!
All in all, I give this book a full 5 stars—it’s definitely worthy of that perfect score. Fantastic stuff, Foxy. Love it, mate!

[Laura Devine · Rating 4 out of 5]

On the whole I liked this book, while it was motivational and could be altered to suit someone who leads a relatively normal life, I found other bits a little too structured but then that's the life that Jason Fox has led and thrived at. The only thing I really didn't like was the ending but it was unfortunate that I was reading the very end bit just before I go to sleep, I wont spoil it for those still to read but if like me you have a fear of your own mortality, don't read this before your bed, although I have to agree with him in that we could all do with changing our view on our mortality and speaking about it more is a good thing it was just bad timing for me. The major positive that I took from reading this was that anything is possible we just have to set our minds to it and be persistent!

[Oismiffy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve read quite a few of these self motivation self improvement types of book, and quite a few of those are written by ex- special forces guys.

They are all ok, but basically have the same message, so if you’ve read and learnt from one it’s unlikely you’ll get much from others.

This is one of the better offerings though, so if venturing into your first, choose this.

[Becs Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

a relatable read!

I couldn’t be any further away from Foxy’s fitness, bravery and adventurous spirit right now, but as a person with many chronic conditions, mind over matter truly is the best weapon and whilst I’ve heard a fair few similar tips before, reading this in Foxy’s voice and imagining the scenarios, has a harsh, but welcomed instruction.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of great stuff like the personal examples of getting through PTSD. Good points around discipline. One to listen to when struggling