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Stand Up Straight
- 10 Life Lessons from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
- Narrated by: Paul Nanson, Theo Solomon
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
Transform your mindset and your life with these 10 simple lessons.
THE INCREDIBLE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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Winston Churchill never surrendered.
Prince Harry has fought for mental health around the world.
Tobias Ellwood risked his life to save others during the Westminster terrorist attack.
Tim Peake became Britain's first astronaut on the International Space Station.
Nicola Wetherill led the first all-female expedition across the Antarctic ice.
Ed Withey even organized his wedding with military precision.
The one thing all of these individuals have in common? Their world-class Sandhurst training.
Stand Up Straight applies 10 simple but transformative lessons that every officer is taught during their time at the world-famous military academy. Modern and counter-intuitive, with lessons ranging from making your bed and ironing your shirt to achieving better discipline, emotional intelligence, resilience and fast decision-making under pressure, the book draws on first-hand experiences from the frontlines as well as the leadership lessons taught at Sandhurst.
The result is an inspiring and timeless book of practical advice and military wisdom that will help every listener raise their game and face life's everyday battles with confidence and calm.
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'Inspirational . . . Sandhurst helped me to discover my potential. Now discover yours.' TIM PEAKE, ESA Astronaut
'Brilliant, practical advice. Can help transform your mindset and life.' OLLIE OLLERTON
''Military Mindfulness' . . . can help us all reach our potential.' TELEGRAPH
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- redfred
- 25-03-21
Life Changing
Loved the book, fantastic read. Interviewed Paul Nanson on a trip to Sandhurst and he's an incredibly down to earth and truly inspiring character. Even in simple conversation he spouts nothing but wisdom and pure leadership capability.
Fantastic man and a fantastic book.
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- Lexx
- 18-05-20
Hugely insightful
After reading previous reviews, it was understood that the speed of the delivery was an issue , so to fix that a speed increase was required. Full of inspirational and motivational tips to help us find our fullest potential.
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- R-the Relentless
- 28-04-20
Brilliant applicable guidance!
Very relevant practical guidance on how we can lead our lives, and others, in the best way.
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- Andy
- 07-11-21
Great read
Some great stories from his time in combat and training.
Very transferable tips, backed by science, that can help anyone at any level.
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- BSergeant
- 15-08-21
Brilliant and Insightful
A fantastic insight into life at the RMAS and excellent skills that can be applied to everyday life. A definite must listen!
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- Sam D.
- 05-10-20
Inspiring read
This book definitely motivated me through changes that had to be made. I will read it again soon. I found the reader slow at first but after increasing the playback speed slightly I was able to really enjoy this book. I wish I had read this as a teenager as its full of great advice for life.
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- Matt
- 25-07-21
inspiring
Great book with some powerful personal vinyets. The main voice over hits the correct tone for this type of audio book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-10-23
Everyone should hear this
This book was a great listen as someone who plans to attend RMAS with some excellent insight into the why behind much of the training. That being said it performs its task as a self help book with distinction. Everyone has something to take away from this book and improve themselves. I just wish it were longer!
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-04-20
Finally! The British Army's Leadership Secrets
There are a lot of books published by American soldiers, telling us about the psychology behind good leadership. However, very few by British soldiers on this subject.
Here, at last is a book which goes a long way to redressing this balance. It's a really good - feet firmly on the ground - perspective on what Sandhurst teaches its students. It is well told, without theatrics and gives the reader solid advice.
However, the book is somewhat spoiled by the robotic perfocmance of Theo Solomon, who appears to have no real interest in the subject-matter.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-09-21
Inspiring Leadership Lessons
I bought this book on the basis of an interest in Military Leadership and preexisting admiration of former Armed Forces Officers that I have worked with in the private sector. Although the narration can be a bit slow and sleep enducing the content is first class and so applicable to every day life. Highly recommended.
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