Stand Up Straight

Oct 8, 2024 7:40 AM

Author:Paul Nanson

Stand Up Straight

Transform your mindset and your life with these 10 simple lessons.

THE INCREDIBLE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Inspirational . . . Sandhurst helped me to discover my potential. Now discover yours.' TIM PEAKE, ESA astronaut

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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 Wetherillled 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 battlefield experience 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 reader raise their game and face life's everyday battles with confidence and calm.

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'Brilliant, practical advice. Can help transform your mindset and life.' OLLIE OLLERTON

''Military Mindfulness' . . . can help us all reach our potential.' TELEGRAPH

'I loved this book.' CHRIS EVANS

'Brilliant military rules that can change your life . . . Sandhurst's precious life lessons, self-discipline, teamwork, even standing up straight, can make life run smoother, better, nobler, longer.' DAILY MAIL

'Follow the General's orders and fold your socks. You'll be a better person for it.' THE TIMES

'These military men are on to something. . . . increases your chances of tackling the to-do list with a sense of calm if not ease.' INDEPENDENT

'It's a fantastic read on how to sort yourself out.' PIERS MORGAN

'It's a fascinating book, full of good old-fashioned common sense . . . it's a game-raiser.' THIS ENGLAND

Reviews

Fight your own battles with Sandhurst's self-help book.

—— Telegraph

Inspirational… Sandhurst helped me to discover my potential. Now discover yours.

—— Tim Peake, ESA astronaut

I loved this book.

—— CHRIS EVANS, The Chris Evans Breakfast Show

Brilliant, practical advice. Can help transform your mindset and life.

—— OLLIE OLLERTON, Ex-Special Forces Soldier, star of TV’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, bestselling author of Break Point

These military men are on to something. Something as simple as making the bed really can change the mood of the day. Starting right increases your chances of tacking the to-do list with a sense of calm if not ease.

—— INDEPENDENT

Paul Nanson shows us what works under the most testing conditions [...] Nanson’s succinct text is light and portable, […] and will travel far with you.

—— THE TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT

I like the concept of Command Time, and the potential for using it to validate any absence from my desk. “I’m taking Command Time!” sounds so much more, well, commanding than muttering, “I’m just nipping out,” so I’m pleased to hear Nanson has more of these appellations up his well-ironed sleeve.

—— SPECTATOR LIFE

It’s a fascinating book, full of good old-fashioned common sense […] As the Sandhurst alumni include Winston Churchill and Tim Peake, it’s a game-raiser.

—— THIS ENGLAND

This small book succinctly crystallises some quite fundamental concepts, has emotional resonance, and may well be of significant practical value. I strongly recommend it.

—— WAVELL ROOM

Sometimes, the pen can still be as mighty as the sword.

—— DAILY EXPRESS

These very easy-to assimilate lessons will certainly enable the reader to enhance their confidence, and leadership and management skills, without resorting to bullet points or fashionable jargon

—— Edge Magazine

Intriguing ideas on how to create a better world … A valid evaluation of the modern world and why it needs to shift from financial maximization to something more humane

—— Kirkus Reviews

Inspiring to read about the courage, pragmatism and determination in these women forging careers and livelihoods in traditional professions. These stories of women from all backgrounds and social levels show the power of persistence and fortitude.

—— Professor Alice Gast, President, Imperial College London

[Robinson] weaves an inspirational epic from the lives of countless determined, self-propelled women

—— The Herald

The Culture Code examines the dynamics of company culture through stories of success and failure, offering valuable insights on leadership through change.

—— Anthony Noto, CEO of Sofi, Books of the Year , Bloomberg

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