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Confidently Lost: Finding Joy in the Chaos and Rediscovering What Matters Most in Life
Brace yourself for the book that flips self-help on its head and gives personal growth a much-needed shake-up. Renowned speaker and bestselling author, Gavin Oattes's latest release, Confidently Lost, is not your typical guide to happiness. Instead, it's an unfiltered, deeply human exploration of what it means to fall apart and rebuild yourself—messy, unpredictable, and gloriously real.
Born out of chaos and a "lifequake" moment that shattered his world in 2023, Confidently Lost offers a refreshingly honest take on navigating the aftermath of profound disruption. From unpacking the weight of grief to rediscovering joy in the smallest glimmers, Oattes delivers life lessons with humor, warmth, and the kind of raw vulnerability that feels like a friend grabbing you by the shoulders and saying, "You've got this."
But Confidently Lost isn't just about survival, it's about thriving. Oattes draws listeners into powerful reflections, challenging them to ditch perfection, embrace their inner anti-hero, and reclaim the magic of everyday moments. This isn't a book about having all the answers, it's about the courage to admit you're figuring it out as you go, and realizing that's more than enough.
Born out of chaos and a "lifequake" moment that shattered his world in 2023, Confidently Lost offers a refreshingly honest take on navigating the aftermath of profound disruption. From unpacking the weight of grief to rediscovering joy in the smallest glimmers, Oattes delivers life lessons with humor, warmth, and the kind of raw vulnerability that feels like a friend grabbing you by the shoulders and saying, "You've got this."
But Confidently Lost isn't just about survival, it's about thriving. Oattes draws listeners into powerful reflections, challenging them to ditch perfection, embrace their inner anti-hero, and reclaim the magic of everyday moments. This isn't a book about having all the answers, it's about the courage to admit you're figuring it out as you go, and realizing that's more than enough.
304 pages, Paperback
Published October 20, 2025
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November 11, 2025
Just finished reading Confidently Lost. Gavin you have done it again. Life will see you now was glorious to read with so many stories anecdotes examples and laugh out loud moments.
Confidently lost has been written from a place of trauma and pain and instead of giving up you have stood in your pain, honesty transparency and truth and shared your journey with us.
So many new things to try. My Glimmer list, peeling oranges in the shower skipping looking up and pausing more to totally sunkicked by life.
You are the essence of reboundaciousness my friend. Your book is a map to really living not just surving but thriving.
This book is a must if you feel lost. Let this book shine a light and be a light for you. It's your personal GPS. Using the suggestions and examples in this book you will find more joy hope light love and fun to guide you back to finding you.
As a wellbeing consultant I will be recommending this book for all my clients. This is a book you just not read and put down. This book these words let the soak under your skin and mind. Read them reflect on them and let Gavins words move you like they have me.
You are a gift to the world Gavin Oattes and the world is so much brighter with you in it. Thank you for Confidently Lost, thank you for reminding us all of the need to stop pause reflect and act with passion and purpose to live a truly special life.
Seamus Corry
Wellbeing Consultant and fellow Traveller
Confidently lost has been written from a place of trauma and pain and instead of giving up you have stood in your pain, honesty transparency and truth and shared your journey with us.
So many new things to try. My Glimmer list, peeling oranges in the shower skipping looking up and pausing more to totally sunkicked by life.
You are the essence of reboundaciousness my friend. Your book is a map to really living not just surving but thriving.
This book is a must if you feel lost. Let this book shine a light and be a light for you. It's your personal GPS. Using the suggestions and examples in this book you will find more joy hope light love and fun to guide you back to finding you.
As a wellbeing consultant I will be recommending this book for all my clients. This is a book you just not read and put down. This book these words let the soak under your skin and mind. Read them reflect on them and let Gavins words move you like they have me.
You are a gift to the world Gavin Oattes and the world is so much brighter with you in it. Thank you for Confidently Lost, thank you for reminding us all of the need to stop pause reflect and act with passion and purpose to live a truly special life.
Seamus Corry
Wellbeing Consultant and fellow Traveller
November 12, 2025
I laughed, I cried, I reflected on life, and as I read the book it genuinely felt like I was having a conversation with someone I knew. The way it has been written makes it so relatable, every single page has a story or situation you can put yourself in, or a reference to a song or story or quote you recognise. This book was incredible and will stick with me forever.
October 24, 2025
A brilliant, uplifting and honest book that will have you laughing out loud. As well as holding your hand and getting you to focus on the really important things in life, the stuff that matters.
A book full of love and joy that will be enjoyed by all.
A book full of love and joy that will be enjoyed by all.
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