Akshay Nanavati - FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness

FEARVANA

Advance Praise for Fearvana

Akshay Nanavati will change the way you think about fear and by doing so change your life for the better.

Cal Newport, author of Deep Work

Out of the ashes of combat and trauma, Akshay Nanavati has written a gripping, hopeful, helpful book combining cutting-edge neuroscience, solid tools from mindfulness and psychology, and his own hard-won personal wisdom. A treat and a gem.

Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence

Fear is an emotional response to risk that often leads to self-doubt and despondency. Akshay Nanavatis Fearvana is an effective personal guide to understand and overcome the many aspects of fear psychosisa must-read for all risk takers in this new age of start-ups where stress-related failure is inherent.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, biotech entrepreneur and one of Forbes 100 most powerful women in the world

No matter how bad your life seems, you can still experience bliss. Fearvana shows you how.

Charlie Hoehn, author of Play It Away: A Workaholics Cure for Anxiety

This is not the standard personal development book you are used to. Every chapter is packed with a wealth of inspiring stories, cutting-edge insights, and practical takeaways that finally reveal the secrets of what it really takes to change behavior. Fearvana is, without a doubt, one of the few books that really does stand out as a must-read book.

Jack Canfield, coauthor of the #1 New York Timesbestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Dare to Win, and The Success Principles

Akshay Nanavati writes with power and conviction. He is a man who has been through more struggle and suffering than most of us will ever know. Yet through it all he has remained resolute, developing a remarkable resiliency. The lessons he imparts in Fearvana are timeless wisdom that serve to better all of mankind.

Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner and New York Timesbestselling author

This book is unlike anything you have ever read before. It will inspire you, challenge you, educate you, and it might even shock you, but one thing is for sure, it will transform you. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book today!

Steve Olsher,New York Times bestselling author of What Is Your WHAT? and host of the #1-rated radio show/podcast Reinvention Radio

We waste too much of our lives on fear. Akshay Nanavati offers a persuasive and evidence-based set of guidelines for taking back control and optimizing for your true goals.

David Rowan, editor of WIRED magazine

Its one thing to preach about turning adversity into strengths. Its another to come back from the brink of death and despair actually stronger, then build a clear, step-by-step process for anyone to understand to transform fear and anxiety. Well researched, powerful, and clearly written, this book is a goldmine for finding enduring courage and greater contentment.

Jaimal Yogis, author of The Fear Project and All Our Waves Are Water

In his extraordinary book Fearvana, Akshay Nanavati not only sheds light on the science of fearwhat it is and why we need ithe outlines a roadmap for transforming fear into fuel. Imminently readable and highly recommended, this is a great book for anyone who wants to take life to the next level.

Libby Gill, executive coach, leadership expert, and author of You Unstuck

Fearvana is a gold mine for successful people who inevitably encounter fear, stress, and anxiety as they take on big challenges. Akshay Nanavati makes a compelling case that we have much to gain by accepting and even embracing our fears instead of shutting them out. Only then can we fulfill our potential.

Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach, business educator, and New York Timesbestselling author, ranked the #1 leadership thinker in the world by Thinkers50

Whether it is fitness, running a business, writing a book, or any area of life, Akshay understands the fundamental truth that the mind is primary when it comes to accomplishing goals. By applying the lessons learned in Fearvana, you will be able to harness the power of your mind and be able to overcome any challenge or obstacle that stands in your way.

Bobby Maximus, bestselling author and Executive Director, Gym Jones

Fearvana isnt just tips and exercises to help people overcome their fears. Its a journey through the human mind, through Akshays mind, that gets at the heart of why we fear and how to use it to reach our highest potential. Deeply personal in its storytelling, Fearvana is ultimately a hopeful book about embracing and listening to our fears so we can find our paths forward.

Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Timesbestselling author of Whos Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone

Akshay Nanavati has written an exciting book that reshapes your greatest fears into love and meaning. You are stronger than you thinkfind out how in Fearvana.

Deborah Sandella, PhD, RN, #1 international bestselling author of Goodbye, Hurt & Pain: 7 Simple Steps to Health, Love, and Success

Life is meant to be lived beyond the edge of our comfort zone. That is where we find happiness, evolve into our greatest self, and come alive. In a profound and masterful way, Fearvana will teach you how to uncover the hidden reserves of courage that you never knew you had. This is your manual for thriving in the unknown.

Sebastian Copeland, award-winning photographer and one of the worlds top 50 adventurers

A deeply personal journey of struggles, survival, and ultimate triumph through harnessing the power of fear! Fearvana provides a very insightful roadmap on how to gain back self-identity and personal happiness by conquering fear, anxiety, and stress. It is destined to become a bestseller!

Jagdish N. Sheth, Professor of Business, Emory University

Counterintuitive, practical, and potentially life-changing, Akshays book wants to rewire the way you look at fear.

Seth Godin, author of Linchpin

If your fear, stress, or anxiety are standing in the way of having the life you want, then read this powerful book. It will show you how to make those feelings work for you rather than against you. Filled with inspiring stories, in-depth research, and actionable takeaways, Fearvana will guide you to create a life of greater happiness and success.

Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Womans Soul

Who better to teach us about pushing our limits in a positive way than someone who has fought in Iraq, climbed the Himalayas, and crossed the ice cap in Greenland? Akshay writes about challenging topics in a way that is easy to understand, and demonstrates that the beauty of life is that we all have room to grow. As he so clearly states, we should celebrate and acknowledge ourselves for our hard work, not just our resultsI am going to incorporate that into my daily life. Thank you, Akshay, for your deep introspection and meaningful guidance.

Justin Constantine, inspirational speaker and Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)

FEARVANA

The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness

AKSHAY NANAVATI