Nerve

Nerve: Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and the Brave New Science of Fear and Cool

The central topic of this book is fear, anxiety, and stress – all things that we, as human race, try to avoid at all costs. So, why read a book about it?

The answer is simple: we can all be more effective at achieving (insert your dreams and aspirations here) if we know how to better deal with fear.

The book starts by defining the difference between fear, anxiety, and stress and then continues with stories of people from all walks of life having to overcome fear. Each story is supported by an explanation of the science behind the fear and the technique used to overcome it. The stories are entertaining and easy to apply to your own life.
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On the last few pages, Clark summarizes the book with a set of ways to better cope with your fears, anxiety, and stress. If you’ve spent a sleepless night running over an issue in your head, you will learn something from this book to help ensure you don’t lose another night’s sleep.