Fearless & Fabulous: 10 Powerful Strategies for Getting Anything You Want in Life

by Cara Alwill Leyba

What would you do if you weren't afraid?

Imagine waking up every day knowing the world is literally at your perfectly manicured fingertips? Imagine living in a reality dripping with glittering opportunity and lush experiences at every turn? Imagine having the intuition to know how to handle every situation with total grace and discernment?

I'm going to let you in on a secret: that life exists right at the edge of your comfort zone. And it's available to you once you learn to become fearless.

Fear can be responsible for changing your life – for better or for worse. If fear persists, you run the risk of missing out on some of the greatest experiences life has to offer. If you can overcome your fears, you open yourself up to a world beyond your wildest imagination.

A fearless and fabulous woman is someone who recognizes her desires, has the confidence to chase her dreams, and believes that everything is possible. She does not believe in the word “failure.” She redefines it. To the fearless and fabulous woman, a “failure” is just a signal that she needs to change her course and try a new way of doing something. She thinks positively, takes consistent action toward her goals, and never gives up.

This book will help you cultivate the qualities that every fearless and fabulous woman possesses. It will arm you with ten powerful strategies that will help you overcome your fears and live the extraordinary life you’re meant to live. It will encourage you to challenge old ways of thinking and kick the status quo to the curb (in your most gorgeous pair of Jimmy Choos, of course!)

So put your worries aside and dust off those dreams, sister. You are about to become fearless and fabulous!

Genres: Personal Development, Self Help, Nonfiction, Audiobook, Business, Ebooks

120 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 31, 2014

Reviews

[امیرمحمد حیدری · Rating 1 out of 5]

احتمالاً اکثریت مردم و مخاطبان، از جوایز بی‌شماری که این کتاب از آنِ خود کرده‌ است بی‌خبرند و مرا نیز به‌حیرت وا داشت:
برنده‌ی جایزه‌ی برترین اثر ادبی کمدی تاریخ از انجمن گونه‌ی جانوری هوموسیپینزها (انسان‌های خردمند)🎖️
برنده‌ی جایزه‌ی مهم‌ترین ادله‌ی تاریخ برای رد نظریه‌ی تکامل داروین از دانشگاه ابله‌بریج انگلستان🎖️
دارای شماره‌ی اختراع کاربردی‌ترین ابزار تاریخ برای جذب ابلهان🎖️
برنده‌ی جایزه‌ی مشت طلایی از سمت انجمن ضد فمنیسم🎖️
و جوایز دیگر.

[Pardis · Rating 3 out of 5]

«درون منطقه امن هیچ چیز با‌شکوهی روی نمی‌دهد!»
برای رسیدن به حداکثر عملکرد باید وارد فضایی با اضطراب نسبی بالاتری شویم یعنی در موقعیتی قرار بگیریم که سطح اضطراب ما از حالت عادی کمی بالاتر باشد. به این منطقه” اضطراب مطلوب” می‌گویند و این همان نقطه‌ای‌ست که در آن بهترین عملکرد را نشان می‌دهیم.»
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«ترس از نظر تو چقدر قدرتمند است و آیا اجازه می‌دهی تو را از دنبال کردن شور درونی‌ات باز دارد؟»
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«هیچکس نمی‌تواند به شما یا هرکس دیگری بگوید چقدر طول می‌کشد که یک غم بزرگ از زندگی‌ات رخت ببندد، اما کسی که یک، دو یا صدها بار این تجربه را داشته می‌تواند به شما بگوید که کلید گذر از شرایط سخت در تغییر سوال هایی‌ست که از خود می‌پرسید. هر قدر زودتر بتوانی از “ چرا من؟” به “ قدم بعدی چیست؟ حالا خواسته ی من چیست؟ این اتفاق برای من چه نقاط مثبتی داشت؟” حرکت کنی، سریعتر آرام می‌شوی.»
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هیچ یک از ما نیاز نداریم آرزو کنیم که گذشته‌مان تغییر کند. تغییر گذشته امری محال است، اما هریک از ما می‌توانیم نگاهمان به گذشته را تغییر دهیم و نه تنها تاثیر منفی آن را بر خودمان برداریم بلکه از آن به عنوان اهرمی برای خلق زیبایی های بیشتر و باشکوهتر استفاده کنیم.زیبایی هایی که اگر آن گذشته را نداشتیم، هرگز در زندگی ما ظاهر نمیشدند.»
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« درست زمانی که از نتیجه‌گرا بودن دست کشیدم، توانستم همه چیز را شفاف ببینم و خود را از زنجیرهاییکه مرا به اسارت گرفته بودند، آزاد کنم.»

[Rute · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook on Spotify, read by the author.
If you're new to this kind of topics - self-help, personal growth and improvement - you'll probably like it, since it's very straight to the point and motivational.
I've read (and listened) to quiet a few of these type of books, including the classics she mentions, so for me this was nothing but a compilation of the best rules - or strategies as the title says - mixed with some examples of girls she knows.
Overall it's light and easy to digest, a good summary of the essentials if you want a quick recap and boost, but nothing new if you want something more deep in information

[Melissa Medley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, motivating, essential reading

[Audrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book - a quick book (~100 pages) of quick tips for getting out of your own head and your own way! This is the second book I've read by Cara and I really enjoy her blog, Instagram and Podcasts - she's always full of inspiration and positivity.

I don't think there's anything revolutionary in here but good reminders and it's like getting advice from a friend. Some key takeaways for me were around not letting the past define you, not getting bogged down in worrying about what the outcome will be...and have faith that it will work out exactly as it should and how you can spend your energy being excited or being afraid...so why choose fear?

I like how there are exercises in the book where you write down your goals, fears, hangups, etc. I find it really helpful to write it down - committing to things by putting it on paper (or actually admitting it). These tactics work for me and I like the accountability. And I loved the overarching message - "you are primed for greatness"! YES!!!!

[Kristi Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

A simple, short read...much the same as other self-help books

This was a quick read with some simple uplifting mindfulness techniques and some feel good real life stories. As an avid reader of self-help books, nothing really stood out in this book as an a-ha idea or an "oh, I never thought of it that way" statement. An okay read, and like I said, it was quick.

[P_H · Rating 5 out of 5]

کتاب کوتاهی بود. به زبان ساده ای نوشته شده بود و ترجمه ی خوبی هم داشت. نکاتی که توش گفته شده بود اگه با خودمون صادق باشیم جدای از جنسیت فکر میکنم نکاتی که توش بود برای افراد مختلف صدق میکنه. ترس ها، نتیجه گرا بودن، بیرون نیمدن از منطقه امن و .... اما توی دخترها این نوع موارد کمی بیشتره یا ما خودمون بیشتر بهش بها میدیم و مطرحش میکنیم.
اگه واقعا به مانیفست هاش توجه کنیم و مراقبه ای که گفته را هرچند کوتاه در روز داشته باشیم مطمئنا میتونیم شاهد اتفاقات جدیدی توی زندگی باشیم. باید مطمئن باشیم چی میخوایم و بدون ترس بریم سمتش!!!! زندگی را یه حادثه جویی در نظر بگیر و نترس!

[Lexie P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy, breezy! Very inspirational especially for me since I am always thinking and moving and going on new ideas soooo this was a must read!! Very enjoyable and helped me know to sit down and take a moment to meditate when I am on 100 lol! Also, stop fearing! Wish it was longer but oh well!

[Sarah Churchill · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read, useful if you're struggling to get past the negative voices in your head. A little bit fluffy compared to most personal development books, but I think that's the brand of this one really.

[Felisa Wieser]

I love Cara and her amazing insight! She is for sure a soul sister!!!

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

Way too pink and fluffy for my liking. I can conquer the world without having to have perfectly pedicured feet thanks.
Also, I don't think anyone in 2014 thinks of hippies and incense when they hear the word meditation. Maybe 10 years ago but not now.
I don't mind the general principal of this book and I don't think it helped the author that I'd just finished Grapes of Wrath but I just couldn't wait to get to the end.
I feel the main points of this book could have been summed up in one pretty good blog post. Feel a bit miffed that I forked out £8 for it.

[Aleksandra Gudelj · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book that can teach you so much . 10 principles found inside can really change your life.

[Sarah S · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think this is great if you are a single mom who just got out of a bad relationship or is thinking about getting divorced since that’s mostly what the beginning of the book is about. If you were also somebody who is afraid of flying then it might be helpful to hear that she is too and that she used Hipnosis to get over it. And I think the manifesto statements in the last chapter are positive motivators for anyone

[Mac-Z Zurawski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick and accurate

Unlike most empowerment books these lessons were quick. The reader won't read a long charger that basically repeats itself for twenty pages. The manifestos are quick and easy. I love her voice and herself as a character. If you're looking for a good empowerment boost without all the demands of so called experts and doctors try this.

[Kelly Fox-LaPorte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, Easy Read for those ready to get Fearless & Fabulous

I read and enjoyed Cara's 'Girlcode' before I read this - it's broken down into bite-sized sections for women who want to take control of their crazy, hectic life and find their 'fearless and fabulous' self.

[A Page of Fictional Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compact but Fabulous

An absolute joy to read, this was compact but that's only because Vara gets straight down to busy with the tools and strategies to becoming fearless and fabulous! I'll be reading this time and again to refresh it in my mind.

[Rubylea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast and Fantastic!

This is a very quick and to the point motivational read. As someone who is often stuck in fear, this book reminded me to keep moving and stay in touch with your innermost self. 10/10 recommend.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't expect much from this book, but to my welcomed surprise it was really light and still useful read.

In many ways it was a reminder for things I am aiming to do in my life already. In addition I have discovered a few ideas which I will try to implement.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, easy read

Good insight and simple to help define clear goals for women to strive for. Easier said than done but reading and putting to practice will help women feel empowered to fulfill their goals/dreams.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it
Great inspiration

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Motivating, fist in the air, get past possible rejections and get on with your life!

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy read.....nothing amazingly new, girly, pink and sparkly preoccupation not for me but solid in its points

[Louise · Rating 1 out of 5]

Was part of my book club. Wayyyyy to girly for me - felt a little patronising and "sparkly". Always good advice to be fearless though!

[Pía López Copetti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book, it's truly inspiring to question yourself on your current path and how far you consider yourself to be from your dreams and goals

[Monica · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you have heard her podcast, it’s essentially the same in a very easy compact book. Didn’t really offer anything major, but had some good lines in there.

[Faith Tydings · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really quick read full of powerful stories and antidotes for living your best life. I will definitely pick this one up again and again just to get a refresher.

[Geoffrey Bushor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick read!

Thanks Cara for sharing your words of wisdom! Loved this one as much as all the rest of your books!

[Cristiana Costa · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5

[Rainbow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide to finding you

This is an amazing guide!!! Every woman should read this book! I love that she gives us steps to finding our inner fabulousness!

[Luana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book, so uplifting. I loved it. Thank you :)