The Hard Way: Adapt, Survive and Win

The Hard Way: Adapt, Survive and Win


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Book
35
Narrator
18
Release Date
October 2019
Duration
6 hours 40 minutes
Summary
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.

‘The SAS and all it stands for is exemplified in men such as Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham. They are the backbone of the British military and I for one am thankful he is on our side!’ – Sir Ranulph Fiennes

'The most experienced Special Forces soldier in recent memory. The Hard Way is brutally brilliant.' – Tom Marcus, Number One bestselling author of Soldier Spy

Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham grew up tough, a grim future ahead of him offering little respite from the hostile streets he walked. Leaving school at thirteen, he ran with gangs in Walsall – and almost died in a knife fight. At sixteen, Billy discovered the British armed forces. It would be the making of him.

Billingham would succeed in passing the Parachute Regiment’s arduous ‘P Company’ selection and training, going on to serve with 3 PARA. He then took on an even bigger challenge: selection for the SAS – the elite special forces unit known for excellence in  operating under extreme conditions. Billy excelled in this field, undertaking numerous classified and life-threatening missions. After leaving the army, Billy served as bodyguard to Hollywood stars, including Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

The Hard Way details Billy’s story thus far, but will also educate and enthral those wishing to seek a challenge and conquer it – the SAS way.
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Nichola R.

Yet another brilliant book/story. It’s amazing the way these guys grow up

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Adrian K.

One word, well two words. Inspirational & Fantastic

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Regine L.

Really enjoy this book and learning more about the SAS. The majority of the book is read by Mark ‘billy’ Billingham, which is absolutely super. Love these ten tips that he shares on how he got to where he did:   If you don’t reach your goal, you will still be in a better place you were in than you started, as long as you try. It does not matter what other people say about you, because at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is what you think about yourself. Belief, courage and conviction can help you to navigate dangerous situations best. It’s your job to come up with new options and new ideas, and against all odds, new solutions to each problem that creeps up in your daily life. Always keep trying. When everyone is bigger and stronger than you and looks the part, have the self-assurance to know that your greatest weapon is your experience. Think / plan / execute. You are only as good as your last job. Never any time for self-gratification. What could we have done better? What could have gone wrong. Analyse our mistakes and aim to never repeat them, only to be better. Every day is a school day; listen, learn and pass on your knowledge and experience. Those that you invest in are the future. Always go further in everything that you believe in. We all have the power to make the world a better place. Your duty is to give more, do more, share more. Do the right thing for the greater good. There will be times in your life, when you may be criticised; unjustly accused of something. If you want to please everybody, you are on a certain road to failure. Especially when it comes to being successful. As soon as you put your head above the crowd and say, “I’m going to do this” or “Let’s go for that”, certain people will criticise and doubt you. Focus on the people that cheer you on and want you to succeed. Somethings we will not be able to improve. Somethings you just have to accept in life, e.g. slowing down physically; but you don’t have to slow down mentally. Focus on everything that is going right and what you can do, and what you can improve on. Always recognise the people who got you to where you are. Small and large scale. Never give up.  

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Emma L.

Brilliant!!!

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Andy H.

This book had me hooked from the start. What a life Billy has lived! Full of honesty excitement and drama.

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Ken J.

Great listen. Told with integrity and depth. I gave 4 out of 5 . I am sure the author understands there is always room for improvement.

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Anonymous

It’s a Must buy

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Richard W.

The best if the current crop. Comes across as such a good genuine bloke. There's some v funny stories too. Highly Recommended.

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