We did care. We genuinely believed that we had a responsibility to do everything we could to keep them safe. Otherwise, what was the point of us being here at all? We also knew that we had to stamp out the Taliban wherever they appeared. This meant we had to walk a thin line. The insurgents took up residence in these sorts of settlements precisely because they knew that we were bound by our own rules of engagement. While we had a duty to preserve life, and acted accordingly, they would use the farmers and traders and wives and kids who lived there as both a disguise and a human shield. I found that despicable. A good book to read if you’re finding your place in the world, and I certainly wish it had been around 20-odd year ago. The book also seems to be very repetitive, not helped by the fact that he starts on one subject area and then disappears off on a tangent.

The sale of customised goods or perishable goods, sealed audio or video recordings, or software, which has been opened. To push yourself to your limits- you have to work hard to develop a strong harmony between your mind and body. I knew I couldn’t let my physicality run away with itself. This wasn’t a time for ‘drills, drills, drills’. I had to think hard about what the Afghanis who surrounded me were thinking and feeling. I have listened to this book on Borrow Box and the first chapter did not capture my interest. As I read on, I understand that the author, himself, is also working to improve himself. However, I didn't find anything helpful in this book. There is nothing mind-blowing or new in this book. There is a lot of army jargon and curse words in this book, that I didn't care too much about. I didn't think the profanity were necessary. About his family; Any also says that you can't expect to win every argument, and Never lay a finger on your kids or spouse, even if you feel really mad with them. I really respect him for this statement, because he shows that he is still able to switch off, even when under great pressure. I really respect him for this

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We found weapons: a murderous tangle of AK-47s, RPGs and Dushkas, the Soviet-era heavy machine guns that the Taliban favoured. There were explosives and detonators. And there was shitloads of money, including wads and wads of cash in the cars that had been trying to get away. It was obvious that they’d been drug smugglers. One vehicle was in an irrigation ditch. Another had smashed into the little bridge that went over the river. How anybody got out of it I don’t know.

The mind and body are often talked about as separate entities, but it's only when they work in harmony with one another that one can truly push oneself to the highest heights. Like him or dislike him, he has excellent experience in the most extreme circumstances. The thing I like about Ants books is that he tells you these extreme stories from the forces and then translates them into relatable stories for those who aren’t in the forces. He also does so in a way that isn’t patronising in any way. I think everybody could relate to at least one of the stories told. Also popular from the survival series SAS who dares wins, Ant Middleton has here written; a personal and instructive Autobiography, where he balances the struggles on the battlefield, to the other, less lethal, but nonetheless important stresses, of managing a home life. And that being there for your kids, needs to be on your mind All of the time. Even if for whatever reasons, you can't be there all the time, in person.There’s a lot of stuff in here that I already am/do/believe, so while I can’t say I 4-star enjoyed it, the content is basically me, so I’m not going to mark it down! The brilliant new book from the Chief Instructor of SAS: Australia that will explain the principles behind maintaining a healthy mind and body. According to Wikipedia, Middleton was convicted of the unlawful wounding of one police officer and common assault upon a second in 2013. He was sentenced to 14 months in prison, of which he served four months. I listen to this book knowing that he was one violent, reactive person. Of course, everyone can change. I am just cautious of people's behaviours. This is not intended to be a full statement of all your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations. Full details of your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations are available in the UK from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or your Local Authority's Trading Standards Office. I find this guy laughable. This guy lectures us about mental fitness and maintaining a positive mindset and phasing out all negative thoughts. Ant I wish you did some of that before you hit a police woman and nearly killed or when you stormed out of your place just cos someone practically made an innocuous comment. Hell, even his brother has been in prison too. I mean I even get the impression you joined the SAS as a badge to flash around and say “look at me I was part of the elites “ when in fact he was barely in it. This guy is looked down upon by many real SAS officers btw.

All the time I was making sure I remained alert for potential danger – scanning the buildings that surrounded the market. What was in them? Could I see any suspicious movement? Did any of them offer cover in case things turned nasty? When somebody moved into my field of vision I’d be asking myself: is there anything different about them? I was watching for that little glitch in the pattern telling me that something was up. The biggest threats are often the less obvious ones. You’re not looking for a gun. What you need to be aware of are the far more subtle things: the way somebody holds their body or even the way they move. If one guy is calm, standing by a doorway, while everybody else is in a mad rush, then he’s probably planning trouble. Don't give bullies a chance to infect you with their misery- but use confrontation when it's needed. The brilliant new book from the multiple Sunday Times bestselling author that will explain the principles behind maintaining a healthy mind and body. He also seems to be a bit of a hypocrite - there is one chapter where he says that he wasn't around for his kids and then starts to lecture the reader on how to be a good parent - and as I was listening to the audiobook, it really did sound like a lecture. Learning from other people's mistakes is one thing, but trying to make something sound easy when you've failed to do it yourself is completely different.

Applicability of cancellation rights: Legal rights of cancellation under the Distance Selling Regulations available for UK or EU consumers do not apply to certain products and services. The mind and body are often talked about as separate entities, but it’s only when they work in harmony with one another that one can truly push oneself to the highest heights. Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown Presented in a similar vain to the previous collections, Middleton expertly takes you on a journey of the aforementioned 15 rules. Talking from the heart and a life of experience, this is a book that quite simply, makes you stop and think. First few chapters are great. He writes in a way I enjoy and resonate with. He definitely wants to motivate, he writes in clear simple terms and he swears quite a lot. But crucially, not too much.