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Inspirational Books to Motivate Your Life!
Transcending Fear
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The product of a lifetime of research and reflection,
Transcending Fear is Brian Germain's most important work.
The book addresses the most significant challenge of human
kind to date: the process of recognizing and moving beyond
fear. In an age in which fear has literally brought our
world to the brink of destruction, understanding why we
contract in fear and how we can go beyond this instinctive
reaction is essential for our survival as a species.
As a professional skydiver, test pilot and psychology researcher,
Brian Germain offers a unique personalized perspective on
the phenomenon of fear. Reflecting on his many intense experiences
with fear, Brian sorts through the most current psychology
research on fear, and presents the ways to de-escalate the
emotional response in provocative situations.
The fundamental premise of the book is simple: Fear makes
us stupid. If we are to transcend the limitations imposed
by a contracted perspective, we must develop our ability
to remain calm. Specific methods for relaxing in dangerous
situations are covered in detail, as well as scientific
evidence to support the reasons for this unusual and powerful
approach to dealing with fear.
"I bought this book on a whim a couple years ago, and reading it caused countless positive changes in my life. A must-read."
Review from Alex Johnson, Modesto, California
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"One of the best and most insightful books I've ever read. What I mean is that this guy really has a handle on what fear is and how to conquer it. He's the type of person I would absolutely trust with my life as a skydiving instructor, and I could easily count on him as a mentor or sensei when it comes to dealing with needless fears... man, the ideas and concepts are fantastic. No matter what, read it. Live by it. Learning to manage fear is what makes the difference between regular people and the people everyone elevates as extraordinary. The key to living your life FOR REAL is in this book. Get it. Now."
Review from Brandon S. Rentfrow, Ft. Wayne, Indiana
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"I got this book because it was written by a skydiver about skydiving, or so I thought. I was surprised to learn so much about our fear response and how the author uses it to make his life better. I have been working on implementing some of the strategies he uses into my own life. I enjoyed the book and learned a lot at the same time."
Review from Jessica Hafner, Raeford, North Carolina
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"This must be one of the best books I have ever read. If you are looking for the new perspective on fear, and life in general, in a way that is constructive and interesting, this is the book. The dynamic between reader and writer is synergistic and educational. A must have."
Review from Nicholas A. Beach, Deployed somewhere
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"I really like the author's view on life and meeting problems and fears "head on". Great reading for a "twenty something" young person looking at the challenges ahead for them in this competitive job market. As a skydiver, I love what he is saying about the negative effects of fear and how to control them. 5 Stars."
Review from Divin' Fool, USA
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"What an engaging, useful, insightful book. Loved, loved, loved it. I used to skydive so much of the content was relevant to me, but you do not have to be a skydiver to find enormous value in this book. There is actually very few skydiving references. It is an absolute must read for anyone participating in extreme sports or just for life in general - we ALL have fears of some sort at some point... stage fright, heights, spiders, flying... This book really helps one embrace fear and use it as a tool to become a better more enlightened human being. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"
Review from C. Honn, Gig Harbor, Washington
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"This is a wonderful book about a very important topic. Not just overcoming fear of flying or heights, but mastering fear itself and allowing your positive energy to flow."
Review from David Ames, Rhinebeck, New York
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as moving; and I would highly recommend this to anyone
who is interested in the field of self-development, stress-relief,
or simply just interested in one of the most inherited
limitations of human beings." Read
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| "There's a lot of truth in the old sayings we get
"scared out of our wits" and "scared senseless". In stressful
situations we become stupid - every time you get out of
an airplane you lose half your IQ. When there's a load
of adrenaline rushing through our veins and our arousal
level's off the scale, our ability to reason logically
goes out the window. We're reduced to the tools evolution
has equipped us with and those we've drilled into ourselves." Read
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| "I just wanted to send you a quick message to thank you and let you know how much of a difference your book, Transcending Fear, has made in my life. Since reading your book, I have managed to achieve so many things I never thought possible and I really feel that your book has given me the tools to achieve so much more. This past weekend I achieved yet another milestone by performing my first three AFF skydives, each of which included me exiting the aircraft calm, stable and with a huge smile on my face. While sitting in the aircraft waiting to reach altitude, I realized just how much more enjoyable and manageable the experience was due to reading your book and following your advice." |
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NEW!
Green Light Your Life
Greenlight Your Life is a guide for breaking free from the inertia of the past, and beginning your life anew. These inspiring words can help you to re-discover who you truly want to be, so that you may allow that vision to guide your actions. The book can be a turning point that ushers in a new era of happiness and prosperity for you and everyone that your life touches. It can help you to connect with the best part of yourself and in doing so, make your most beautiful dreams come true.
"Lots of people tell us to dream and follow our dreams but your book does it in a way that makes it real."
Erik Peterson
"Your superb way of expressing important timeless concepts really resonated with me. By half-way through the book I felt all those red lights turning green. It wasn't just skydiver talking to skydiver, it was truth very clearly expressed."
Ray Whipple, NASA ret.
“This is one of the most inspiring books of our time, and it will jump-start your life”
Scott Chesney, Speaker/Coach/Consultant
“Brian’s blend of wisdom, insight and gentle reassurance made Transcending Fear a must-read for all my clients. Greenlight Your Life is every bit as wonderful!”
Austin Davis, Fit and Funny Seminars
“If you were touched by Transcending Fear, you are truly going to love this one.”
Ron Gorayeb, Gorayeb Seminars
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Parachute and its Pilot
The Parachute and its Pilot is the singular resource for canopy flight
information. Whether you are a new jumper looking for further your education
or an expert canopy pilot seeking tips on advancing your techniques, this
book has something for you. The book is jam-packed with information compiled
over 20 years of skydiving experience, and offers technical yet very straight-forward
explanations of ram air parachute flight. Written by one of the industry's
leading parachute designers, The Parachute and its Pilot is a must-have
handbook for every skydiver.
As the title suggests, there is a bi-fold focus of subject matter. The
first part is about parachutes and flight techniques, everything right
from the beginning up through competition approaches. The second part
is about the psychology of flight; from fear response and ego issues through
visualization.
*In the words of Dan Poynter, Author of The Parachute Manual: *
"This is a much-needed, milestone book written by the parachute
industry's foremost canopy designer. Brian Germain combines the
exceptional knowledge of canopy design with a unique ability to explain
how to squeeze maximum performance out of any ram-air canopy. Whether
you are shopping for a canopy, are a competitive jumper pursuing maximum
performance, or are simply studying what makes the ram-air canopy fly,
Brian will lead you in the right direction with expertise, eloquence and
care."
Chapters include Flight Modes, Flying in Turbulence, Landing, High Speed
Approaches and Landings, Fear and Learning, Teaching Flight, and more.
Softbound, 176 pages, 8.5 x 11 inches.
5.0 out of 5 stars Up Your Canopy Flying
"This book gave me much more information than I was expecting. I am now trying out many different ways of flying my canopy. The mental prep part of the book has helped me to understand and prepare myself mentally to be able to take in much more information now then what I was previously able to. I will be using the book to continue too bring my sky diving up to new higher levels."
Review from Luis, M. Urquia, Cutter Bay, Florida
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every canopy pilot
"Short of attending one of Brian Germain's canopy piloting courses, this book is a must for any safe jumper looking to better understand the inner workings of a ram air canopy. It's descriptive, yet easy to understand. It focuses on what makes a canopy fly the way it does, how to manipulate and control your canopy beyond the obvious toggle turns, and how to avoid situations that could end your skydiving career. Brian Germain is a subject matter expert on canopy design and performance. The knowledge written in this book will help you take your canopy ride to the next level while still giving you the know-how to stay safe."
Review from Matthew D. Kaye, Parwan Province, Afghanistan
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must have.
"Extremely well written and fun to read, Brian Germain provides a wonderful insight into ram-air parachute design and flight characteristics. This book contains information that the majority or canopy pilots today would find very useful. Whether you have 25 or 1,500 jumps, this book has something for you. Germain's writings are also as fun to read as they are useful."
Review from Andrew A. Byzet
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5.0 out of 5 stars Parachute and its Pilot
"This book is able to demonstrate the theory of canopy flying and its essential that parachutist is understands their flying machine. Every parachutist should understand these principles, great book."
Review from Vivian V. Bragante
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5.0 out of 5 stars Educational for all canopy pilots
"This book provides some great insight into the mechanics and methods of canopy flight. I think that everyone who would assume to fly a parachute, should take a look at this book."
Review from Nicholas A. Beach, Deployed
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have If You Want to Fly Rather Than Just Ride Your Canopy
"I had never heard of Brian Germain and his Canopy Course until a few days into my AFF when I saw a posting on our 'local' dive zone's (Skydive Georgia) Face Book page. I googled Brian and found this book which I bought along with The Skydiver's Handbook. After a quick read, I signed up for Brian's course which was a month away. I reread Brian's book and completed 10 jumps before the 2 day course began. I recommend studying the book before taking a canopy course. The book, with a lot of work, will take you from riding the canopy to Flying it in coordinated flight."
Review from L. Alan Aber, Peachtree, Georgia
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
"Every Skydiver should read this book! The knowledge it gives about how a canopy flies is priceless and necessary for a new canopy pilot. I highly recommend it!"
Review from Cali
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5.0 out of 5 stars very informative....detailed....for beginners and advanced great book
"This book is very detailed and is great for beginners and advanced skydivers....I have over 500 skydives and this also helped me alot."
Review from Mornon Byrd Hughes, Ft Worth, Texas
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Transcending Fear is a Leadership Training Company. Our main offerings include: Fear Seminars by a noted Fear Expert for overcoming fears, Leadership Training Workshops, a celebrity Skydiving Instructor for skydiving fear challenges, and Skydiving Videos and Skydiving Books by Author Brian Germain.
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