The Wall: The Guide to Help You Smash Self-Doubt and Become the True You

by Ant Middleton

The No.1 bestselling author reveals life-changing strategies to help you demolish fear, seize control, and reach your full potential The wall. Sooner or later we all hit it. The wall can be anything. It could be your lack of motivation, it could be your fear of leaving your comfort zone, it could be the aimlessness that comes from not having set yourself the right goals, it could be that you spend too much time with people who undermine you. What all these things have in common is that they’re holding you back. They’re the things that are stopping you from reaching your true potential, from getting the most you can out of your life. In this straight-talking inspirational book, Ant Middleton identifies twenty obstacles that are standing in our way, and offers common-sense, practical solutions to each of them. He shows the reader how they too can break through that wall and start becoming the best version of themselves. Ant Middleton's book 'The Wall' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 26-09-2022.

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

336 pages, Hardcover

Published January 3, 2023

Reviews

[Ebs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another real insightful read from ant I look a lot from this

[Matt Lillywhite · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review coming soon

[Morrison · Rating 1 out of 5]

Absolute drivel.

I'm convinced all the positive reviews are bots. As per usual when an author is a "multi million selling no1 author". The content is aimed at your Steve and Barry in the local pub.

It's full of empty platitudes on how to prioritise yourself -- which of course has been said better by a great many authors.

Then it bounces between a pity party of "Oh no I'm not good enough to fulfil a role in the army" to "I'll show them, I shall have my revenge" ... Bleh.

The book offers the impression this is a self-help book rather than a whinging platform for the author.

Avoid this nonsense and if you actually enjoyed it. Do better.

[Jamie Toddington · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book couldn't stop reading, I pushed myself to read it as quick as I could while still taking it all in.

For anyone struggling I do think this book will help. I used this book to get ideas of to how to better myself and improve myself

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ants best quality is understanding everyone has something to bring to the table, and seeing qualities in others is as important as finding them in yourself. Started off a bit rough but is a very to the point reminder to keep picking yourself up.

[judy jende · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy self help books. If I take away something positive from the book it’s a bonus. Wasn’t sure about This book at the start but I continued with it and glad I did.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the layout of these books. Ant Middleton has done it again & uses his experiences of war, home life & his adventures since the last book by giving an example then breaking it down, at the end of the chapter there's quick lessons where you can open the page up when you need a blast of positivity & how to overcome what's holding you back, especially if it's yourself.

Not every chapter will be for you right now, but down the line you might go, ooh I'm overthinking that situation, let's see what the lessons were & have a reread. Just the lessons page gives me a boost when staff aren't playing the game, sometimes I just need a different approach.

I used First Man In to help me make decisions at work & at home. I've recently been asked to step up into managerial role & went back to his Mutiny chapter which was very helpful.

In The Wall, I found chapter 8 spoke to me. I love my job, stepping up means I have to have higher standards & that's a good thing. I'm enjoying pushing myself every shift.

There was also a great line that "... You know enough to know you don't know enough." I'm always looking out for ways to grow & having this book helped me focus on what I need to do to move forward.

Thanks Ant. Always a pleasure to be pushed that bit further.

[Mr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is more to Ant Middleton than kicking in doors. I've know this for a little while but it really shines through here.
To "hit the wall", in long distance running at least, refers to moment when a person no longer has the energy to physically continue and must summon will from heaven-knows-where to complete the race.
And he's really good at both describing the difficulty encountered and the strategies for overcoming. It also the book I needed to read after months of pounding disappointment. He truly does know his stuff and there are no shortage of examples from his own life about limiting beliefs and how he and others smashed through them. Ant Middleton came to books late in life so don't expect this book to have a rummage through the archetypal meaning of heroism (like Jordan Peterson). The Wall is written the way, more or less, Ant Middleton talks.
What we do have here is a UK based Anthony Robbins. He truly is interested in success and ideas that lead to success. I'd give Ant Middleton a few more years before he globally recognised as one of the leading voices in positive thinking.

[Rich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened via audio, which was performed very well by Mr Middleton.

The Wall is the latest edition to the Ant Middleton self help books, written with a view to making us the best of ourselves.
As I’ve mentioned, it’s basically a self help book focusing this time on smashing the self doubt we all, at some point, have experienced.

I rate this quite highly, because as someone who suffers with confidence etc, these have truly helped me.
Having read the other versions before, I had to visit this one. And again, it has helped.

I think Middleton has done a great job and I will gladly pass my thoughts on to whoever asks.
That being said, I have rated it a four simply because at times, it felt like a re-hash of the prior outings.

However, that does not take away from the brilliance and good intentions presented throughout.
Four out of five.

[Charlie Medcalf · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wall by Ant Middleton is all about the mental wall we all come across which stops us from reaching our potential. Middleton tells stories from his life of when he met the wall and provides many different tips to try and break down the wall to allow one to live one's life to the fullest and reach one's potential. This book covers various topics such as the people you surround yourself with, not focussing on yourself, the plans you make, overthinking, self-belief and coping with loss to name just a few.

For my full review please visit: https://cembookportal.blogspot.com/20...

[The Geeky Viking · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a huge fan of Ant Middleton's no-nonsense style approach to self-improvement and so I got exactly what I was expecting out of his latest, 'The Wall'.

It's an informative, fun, fast read that packs a lot of good, sound into into its 300 and some change pages. If you're a fan I highly recommend. If you're not, probably nothing I'm going to say will change your mind.

I find myself revisiting his books whenever I'm in need of a pick-me-up and 'The Wall' will be the same. Looking forward to the next one.

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Insightful and inspirational. The lay out is nice. Each chapte4 refers to something that is holding you back. Not ever chapter will be relevant to every reader but it will hit home with the majority of readers.
Ant is a no BS straight talking kind of guy. Reading the book feels like sitting down and having a personal conversation with him. The anecdotes scattered throughout the book vary between his own life and the lives of people who meets on book talks. Non of them are egotistical or blow smoke. Highly recommend

[Emma. Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enlightening

I’ve really enjoyed reading The Wall. It’s a very informative book that invites the reader to better themselves in any and all areas of their lives where they feel there may be lacking. I resonated with a lot things in the book and learned some new reflections to take from this moving forward. Already I’ve implemented changes in my life and see the results. I feel everyone should read this book at least once.

[Elena Thomson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some really great points but to take away but nowhere on the blurb suggested the book was for men however gendered terms are used throughout which as a female reader felt less relatable… I will never be a husband or a father. Nit picky but feel inclusivity is important when trying to empower the reader.

[Patrick McCann · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say about this book? An absolute masterpiece! Each chapter is filled with inspiration & motivation. If you want to make positive changes in your life but you are not sure where to start, then this is the book for you.
Quite possibly the best self development book I have ever read, and I have read a lot.

[Daniel Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Still enjoyed the book, however after reading the previous Ant Middleton books I feel this is a bit of the same. Still an excellent read if you’re looking for motivation or tips and tricks to help spin your life around, especially if you haven’t read any of the others

[Tristan Fernandes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is AMAZING🤩 Ant Middleton offers great advice through his own experiences and shows you how far you can get in life when you learn to trust yourself and take more risks without worrying about the what ifs in life.

[Hazy Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to the audio book with Ant himself reading it. He is a great narrator giving the same emphasis to his points as he does on SAS Australia. He gives some very practical and easy to use strategies to break “the Wall”. I would listen to this again!

[Adélie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I say this every time a new book comes out but this one is my favourite! From start to finish this book is everything I need in my life!

[Beau Snow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bit self indulgent but some really useful black white notes to take away from it

[The Book Boss · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the perfect book to kickstart your year, week, or month with. Motivation at its finest. Some hard lessons to be learnt, but perfectly worded and placed throughout this book.

[Scott Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, inspirational and somewhat obvious. A solid reminder of how to became the best version of yourself.

[Abbie Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read all of the Ant Middleton books and this one was just as good! I would recommend it to anyone who needs a boost of confidence and some life lessons.

[Brad Buck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really shows the positivity you need to change your life and get past that wall that is blocking you from progressing. Great read.

[Claire Flook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliant book! Full of positive statements and guides on how to cope when you hit a mental wall.

[Natasha Jelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Ant Middleton books, very good at speaking directly to you regardless of your situation

[Ryan Mathie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, a brilliant no BS all rounder of how to create a new better version of yourself !! Enjoyed this one

[Lindsey Baird-Waugh · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you trust yourself you can achieve.

[Supinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better written then his previous books, Ant Middleton gives actionable advice on how to conquer self-doubt and get more out of life.

[Mrs Deirdre Wallek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Good book. An easy read with good advice. Short chapters and clear information. Would recommend. Will read other books by author.