Nathalie Thompson - fearLESS: How to Conquer Your Fear, Stop Playing Small, and Start Living an Extraordinary Life You Love

Praise for fear LESS

If youre ready to create something extraordinary in your life, fearLESS is the best place to start. Ive never read a book about working through the mindset issues that block our happiness and success thats as packed with hands-on, step-by-step information as this one. fearLESS is a smart and expertly-written book that will empower your life. Read it once, then read it again with a pen, highlighter, and sticky notes because you'll (finally) know exactly what to do and how to do it to create lasting success both at work and at home.

~David Newman, author of Do It! Marketing | www.doitmarketing.com

fear LESS is a treasure trove of easy-to-implement strategies that will have you reaching through your fears and conquering your dreams on the other side. Nathalie Thompsons wisdom and understanding, coupled with her concrete explanations and exercises make her the expert guide for anyone wanting to achieve more, now. In short: Got dreams? Get fearLESS .

~ Kathy Pfeiffer, CEO, BeautyValued.com

If you're READY to kick Fear to the curb and become fearless in every area of your life, Thompson's book is a must. Unlocking the causes of fear and shifting the faulty perceptions that block your success is a freedom worth achieving! Everything you want is waiting for you, on the other side of fear, and fearLESS will help get you there faster... then you can truly live your life by design.

~ Kelly Fidel, Speaker, CEO, No Glass Ceiling | www.NoGlassCeiling.com

Anyone with a dream in their heartand that's everyonestruggles with self-doubt, wondering at times: "Am I good enough to succeed?" Thompson really walks the talk, avoiding fluffy platitudes and skillfully navigating the reader through the mental minefield of insecurity by offering a tempered, step-by-step, guide to slaying the dragons of real and imagined fears that suppress the greatness that lies within each of us. fearLESS is a terrific roadmap to following your heart and following your dreams. Everyone should read this book.

~Seumas Gallacher, author of the Jack Calder Crime Series | www.SeumasGallacher.com

The title says it all! But how the hell can you practice that when youre still in the fear? I picked up this book when I was having a truly rough week and it was exactly what I needed to connect back in to the powerful me Id forgotten about. Thanks, Nathalie, for writing a book that takes a short cut right into the heart of the matter...and uplifts instantly! fearLESS rocks!

~Jeanna Gabellini, author of 10 Minute Money-Makers | www.MasterPeaceCoaching.com

This is a powerful, life-shifting read for all those who dream about a different life, but cant seem to make it happen. This book is not about wishing on a star for a dream to materialize, its about blasting through the mental barriers that keep you from success, and Thompson offers you an inspiring, easy-to-follow blueprint on how to do it. She truly understands the challenges and needs of her readers and offers both insightful wisdom and practical examples to guide you through the entire way. fearLESS is a must read; its a real and relatable guide that will empower you to overcome the fears that stop you from realizing your dreams.

~Kimberly Morand, contributing author, The Good Mother Myth: Redefining Motherhood to Fit Reality and Clash of the Couples

This book is liberating, inspiring, and thought-provoking. Nathalie Thompson knows her stuff and you will, too, by the end of this journey with her. Full of life-changing truths that will clear your path to happily ever after, the concepts shared in fearLESS have the potential to make all the difference in how you engage life.

~Jeannette Maw, Good Vibe Coach | www.GoodVibeBlog.com

If youve been struggling to create the kind of success you dream of in life, fearLESS is the blueprint that youve been waiting for. With gentle wit and soul-deep wisdom, Nathalie Thompson shares her experiences in a uniquely practical way, enabling her readers to effectively dismantle the fears that prevent them from realizing their own potential. You will appreciate her expert guidance as much as I did!

~Ren Trim, Chair, Ottawa Valley Crafts and Collectibles Guild | www.ovccshow.com

fear LESS

How to Conquer Your Fear, Stop Playing Small, and Start Living an Extraordinary Life You Love

Nathalie Thompson

Copyright 2015 by Nathalie Thompson. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise except for brief quotations in critical reviews or articles, without the prior written permission of the author.

The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a licensed physician, either directly or indirectly. Any use of information in this book is at the readers discretion and risk. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your particular situation, and you should always consult with a professional where appropriate. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable for any loss, claim, or damage resulting from the use or misuse of the suggestions made.

All trademarks and registered trademarks appearing in this book are the property of their respective owners.

For information visit www.VibeShifting.com.

Cover photo: Jill Wellington, used with permission.

Cover design by Nathalie Thompson.

ISBN 978-0-9948844-0-4 (pbk)

ISBN 978-0-9948844-1-1 (ebk)

First Edition: January 2016

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Dedicated to my greatest hero; it is said that there are some

who bring a light so great into the world

that even after they have gone the light remains.

You were one of those.

Forever in my heart, Daddy...

A life lived in fear is a life half-lived.

~from the movie Strictly Ballroom

Introduction

If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.

~Thomas Jefferson, 3 rd President of the United States of America

I t was just after two oclock in the morning when my phone rang. I was instantly awake, knowing, in the very pit of my anxious stomach, who was calling and why. We think you should come. Now. said the voice on the other end of the line, and I closed my eyes for a moment and prayed for the strength to get through the next few hours. I dressed as fast as I could while I waited for the friend with a car who had volunteered to drive me to my destination and I think we broke every speed limit in the city on the way across town, trying to make sure that I got there in time.

My father was heavily sedated. Everyone who had been with him that night had finally gone to bed, exhausted from coping with hours of his overwhelming agitation before the sedatives had kicked in and they had called me. And so it was that I was the only one awake in those early hours as I held his frail hand in the darkness, watching his breaths grow further and further apart until, eventually, they stopped altogether.