If a parent behaves in a negative way around their child, then, guess what, their child is going to grow up with a negative mindset.

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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. 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

Forget the past. You can’t change it. It has no power over you. And forget the future too. You can’t control that either. You can only change your life in the present. All that matters is right now.” De flesta av dagens män är inlindade i bomull. Ingen hålls ansvarig för sina handlingar. Män tillåts inte att vara män längre.” 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. Mental Fitness by Ant Middleton is an thought provoking and motivating book. In it, Middleton explains the 15 principles that he lives by to keep his mind and body strong. In this honest book, he outlines his own issues regarding body confidence, how he’s embraced and dealt with failure and how he’s created an unshakeable inner confidence and strength. Using stories from his time in the Forces, his home life and media career, he shares a lifetime of hard-won wisdom. The book outlines what it takes to live with and achieve optimum mental fitness.

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Ant says: "This is obviously not always possible but if you plan to work out seven days a week, you will probably end up working out four days a week which is definitely enough to stay in shape. You can push yourself through pain if you harness your mind and develop an excitement towards physical discomfort. Gym Wear Fitness Cardio Exercises Mental Strength Nutrition Style Grooming Watches Workouts Adventure Health Sex tips for Men As someone who does most of his exercise in the harsh outdoors, Ant says it's a myth that the gym is the only place you can get fit. The idea of going all in on each aspect of your life is an attractive one, with clear benefits to the average man. Predictably, though, Middleton’s “challenges and adventures” tend to be more challenging and adventurous than a long Sunday bike ride, or a 10K every now and then.

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He may look as though he's solid protein, but Ant urges those wanting to lose weight to focus on "balance". The latest in the Ant Middleton self help books, 15 Rules to Strengthen Your Body and Mind, does exactly that. Some interesting stories - clearly he has led a colourful life so enjoyed that autobiographical aspect of the book. However I found that the lessons /tips that flow from those stories are told in a rather disjointed and random way and are sometimes contradictory. I found this frustrating - perhaps greater edit would have helped. 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. The lessons he echoes are crucial to not just a life demanding physical and mental toughness but generally any meaningful life. Here's what I took from each lesson: