First Man In: Leading from the Front
Written by Ant Middleton
Narrated by Ant Middleton
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NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
No one is born a leader. But through sheer determination and by confronting life’s challenges, Ant Middleton has come to know the meaning of true leadership. In First Man In, he shares the core lessons he’s learned over the course of his fascinating, exhilarating life.
Special forces training is no walk in the park. The rules are strict and they make sure you learn the hard way, pushing you beyond the limits of what is physically possible. There is no mercy. Even when you are bleeding and broken, to admit defeat is failure.
To survive the gruelling selection process to become a member of the elite you need toughness, aggression, meticulous attention to detail and unrelenting self-discipline, all traits that make for the best leaders.
After 13 years service in the military, with 4 years as a Special Boat Service (SBS) sniper, Ant Middleton is the epitome of what it takes to excel. He served in the SBS, the naval wing of the special forces, the Royal Marines and 9 Parachute Squadron Royal, achieving what is known as the ‘Holy Trinity’ of the UK’s Elite Forces. As a point man in the SBS, Ant was always the first man through the door, the first man into the dark, and the first man in harm’s way.
In this fascinating, exhilarating and revealing book, Ant speaks about the highs and gut-wrenching lows of his life – from the thrill of passing Special Forces Selection to dealing with the early death of his father and ending up in prison on leaving the military – and draws valuable lessons that we can all use in our daily lives.
Ant Middleton
Ant Middleton is the author of three Sunday Times No. 1 bestsellers, First Man In, The Fear Bubble and Zero Negativity. His books have sold over two million copies around the world. He is an adventurer, public speaker and television presenter, best known as the front man for Channel 4’s hit show SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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Reviews for First Man In
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Phenomenal insight in to one hugely eventful life. Inspiring.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent 'life coaching' advice for maintaining positive mindset - truly empowering. Love having Ant Middleton's steady optimistic voice in my ear (audio book version) sharing the courage of his life adventures and cheering me on in mine. Thank you
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very inspiration and eye opening book. Middleton narrating it himself makes it very authentic. Definatlely reccomend it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Honest. Unflinching. Reflective. A title that I couldn’t stop listening to over the course of 3 days.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book has changed me! I want to be a better man. Thank you Mr Middleton!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love it from start to finish. It was my first time listening to an audio book after this I’m hooked. Really good book I’ll definitely be listening to his other books. Well done Ant what a guy.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Awesome audio! Never thought i would love it. True leadership starter pack all in one book
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book. Even better in Ant's own words. 5 stars.. awsome
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved it ! Fast action and good lessons in it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Captivating, enjoyable reading listening to someone who’s been there and done that
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5this book has completely changed my outlook on life and has altered my mindset in so many ways im still finding out new things
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Not what I was expecting. Short, thoughtful in a special forces way, it was much more about character building than about toughness. The front cover is misleading.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I really enjoyed reading this! If you’re interested in the military or you’re simply a fan of Any Middleton, I highly recommend. :)
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The best from a soldier. Life changing. Eye opening. Period.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wicked mate!! Really great read ! It’s now compulsory reading for my teenager ! Thanks!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Honestly one of the most interesting perspectives on leadership I've ever seen!....told through a truly unique and inspiring lens.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book, thoroughly enjoyed listening to it, and looking forward to reading Ant Middleton other books.
Also highly recommend anything by Ross Edgely. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a fantastic book and a few choice insights! Thanks mate.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brilliant self help book. Would recommend to everyone it’s a must read !!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a phenomenal book. Loved hearing Ant reading the audio and really provoked thought. In all honesty, I didn't want it to end!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved it and highly recommend nice having a bit of an insight to the man from the tele. Much respect to him for achieving his goals given his story.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The lessons in the audiobook can be used in your everyday life, would recommend if you’re trying to better yourself.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Honestly one of the best books I have read / Listened to!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love it , is a wake up call. A+++++ .
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Anthony Middleton is best known for his work in television. He can be seen as the Chief instructor in SAS:Who Dares Win, as a captain in he reality show, Mutiny, and the survival show, Escape. He has also been in the British Army from 1998-2002; in 1999 he was in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. and the Royal Marines from 2005-2012. In 2008, he was a Royal Marine, 9 Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers and the SBS (Special Boat Serivce), SAS and fought in the War in Afghanistan. He has been marries twice, has 5 children;Remarkable in itself, Ant has used his military training, and television career to imagine, and then share, to wide and popular opinion, his life lessons. This is a self-help type of book, helping the reader to learn to face their fears, fight through oppressive powers and to succeed in life on their own terms. It is very persuasive, and straight-forward. While the lessons themselves may not be to original, what makes this unique is his use of adversity to empower him. If your looking for a book to inspire you, or for encouragement, I would recommend this. It is strong and bold and gets right to the point.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A highly readable biography of an undoubtedly resolved, charismatic man, who mainly wins your respect. He's later decisions may be more reckless Han he'd care to admit, but he writes very well and engagingly. Intriguing about what he can and can't say, this is not just for Special Forces nerds, this is a self help book, that feels as though it has something to say. Interesting and worth a look.