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Who Dares Wins: The Green Beret Way to Conquer Fear and Succeed
In these tough economic times, former Green Beret officer Bob Mayer uses military techniques to show readers how to succeed by conquering fear.
In today’s fast-moving world, change occurs constantly, competition is fierce, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for people to achieve success—both personal and professional. Bob Mayer argues that for most, the one most common obstacle standing in the way is fear.
Who Dares Wins shares the time-tested techniques of the Special Forces, proven elite warriors trained to conquer fear, dare to be different, and accomplish what others consider impossible. Mayer outlines specific steps for discovering what is holding you back and offers hands-on exercises for increasing motivation to reach those goals. Bringing his unique blend of practical Special Operations Strategies and Tactics mixed with the vision of an artist, Mayer helps readers get to know themselves, identify blind spots, and overcome fear to achieve success.
"Bob Mayer gives us a unique and valuable window into the shadowy world of our country’s elite fighting forces and how you can apply many of the concepts and strategies they use for success in your own life and organization." —Jack Canfield, creator of the Chicken Soup book series
In today’s fast-moving world, change occurs constantly, competition is fierce, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for people to achieve success—both personal and professional. Bob Mayer argues that for most, the one most common obstacle standing in the way is fear.
Who Dares Wins shares the time-tested techniques of the Special Forces, proven elite warriors trained to conquer fear, dare to be different, and accomplish what others consider impossible. Mayer outlines specific steps for discovering what is holding you back and offers hands-on exercises for increasing motivation to reach those goals. Bringing his unique blend of practical Special Operations Strategies and Tactics mixed with the vision of an artist, Mayer helps readers get to know themselves, identify blind spots, and overcome fear to achieve success.
"Bob Mayer gives us a unique and valuable window into the shadowy world of our country’s elite fighting forces and how you can apply many of the concepts and strategies they use for success in your own life and organization." —Jack Canfield, creator of the Chicken Soup book series
240 pages, Paperback
First published July 4, 2005
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About the author
Bob Mayer
212 books47.8k followersBesides my own interests, I read whatever my wife tells me to read-- she's a voracious reader and has wide-ranging tastes as my reviews show (she also always has the TV remote and she's always right about what to watch). I read a lot of nonfiction, mostly for research. Some of my favorite books are Lonesome Dove, Mystic River, LOTR, and an array of science fiction classics including the Foundation series. Our house is covered with books, although I finally broke down and started reading eBooks, strangely enough on my iPhone. Since I carry it pretty much everywhere, it means I always have an entire library of books with me.
I'm a West Point graduate, former Green Beret and a New York Times Bestselling Author. I've sold over five million books. My newest series begins with New York Minute, a thriller set in New York City in 1977.
I love using history and science in my books. My Area 51 series pretty much had me rewriting our entire history of civilization.
I'm a West Point graduate, former Green Beret and a New York Times Bestselling Author. I've sold over five million books. My newest series begins with New York Minute, a thriller set in New York City in 1977.
I love using history and science in my books. My Area 51 series pretty much had me rewriting our entire history of civilization.
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January 4, 2013
"Who Dares Wins: special Operations Strategies for success": a no-nonsense book that teaches former Green Beret officer Bob Mayer's strategies how to set, reach and maintain personal and organizational goals. Mayer uses different theories of human behavior psychology mixed with historical lessons from battles and wars led by Eisenhower, Roger Ranger, General Patton (very interesting!), Spartans, Shaka Zulu and more and his own experiences from the time he served Special Forces.
Mayer has a succinct writing style to send out his message what has to be done when people want to make changes. Unless you're looking for affirmation of what you already think to know, this book will moves you.
"The breaking of rules is part of being an artist, of learning the craft and then rising above it." - Bob Mayer
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"In the dawn of mankind we did not have a spoken language"
I'm not able to review this book yet. I'm awe struck by the theories written down, which I learned during my study psychology, but one has to be ready for them to use them. It helps to breakdown the theory of goal setting in relation to military training examples: after all set and sustain clearly set goals requires a willing to change which requires a mindset that's prepared to losing a battle to find a new way to win the war. A war against flaws in one persons character which are keeping someone to reach goals or even to think about it seriously.
Great, great book!
Mayer has a succinct writing style to send out his message what has to be done when people want to make changes. Unless you're looking for affirmation of what you already think to know, this book will moves you.
"The breaking of rules is part of being an artist, of learning the craft and then rising above it." - Bob Mayer
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"In the dawn of mankind we did not have a spoken language"
I'm not able to review this book yet. I'm awe struck by the theories written down, which I learned during my study psychology, but one has to be ready for them to use them. It helps to breakdown the theory of goal setting in relation to military training examples: after all set and sustain clearly set goals requires a willing to change which requires a mindset that's prepared to losing a battle to find a new way to win the war. A war against flaws in one persons character which are keeping someone to reach goals or even to think about it seriously.
Great, great book!
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June 12, 2023
Very helpful
As always after a Bob Mayer book I feel like I'm better off. I know more beneficial techniques about things and always have a more complete knowledge of historical events. I recommend this book.
As always after a Bob Mayer book I feel like I'm better off. I know more beneficial techniques about things and always have a more complete knowledge of historical events. I recommend this book.
July 31, 2011
This ia a great motivational book that helps you change to achieve the goals you want to achieve. I recommend this to anyone who is interested is reaching those long-term goals. I checked it out from the library and have since ordered it. I found myself wanting to make notes in the margins. :)
March 21, 2012
I don't know...both inspiring and too similar to other books of the type. It left me feeling vaguely guilty that I keep reading this kind of book. However, the accompanying stories were entertaining, illustrative, and motivational, so it was worth the reading.
June 29, 2012
Self-help how to overcome fear and make changes in your life.
September 7, 2012
Fantastic read. Straight forward advice an applications.
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