Lessons From the Edge: Inspirational Tales of Surviving, Thriving and Extreme Adventure

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Lessons from the Edge will inspire listeners to find the spirit to do the things in life they've previously been too scared to tackle, build the courage to know that failure isn't the end and the knowledge that the impossible can be made possible. While completing active service in countries from Northern Ireland to the Middle East, he became a survival expert across the different environments he found himself in. Trained Royal Marines sniper, world record breaker and extreme TV adventurer Aldo Kane is known for his ability to navigate and lead through challenging and pressured environments, whether it be abseiling into an erupting volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rowing the Atlantic, getting locked in a bunker for 10 days with zero daylight, leading Steve Backshall into the jungle or being held at gunpoint. They will be joined at the London event by very special guest Jason 'Foxy' Fox and joined at the Leeds event by very special guest Ed Stafford. It’s the old commando adage of courage, determination, unselfishness and cheerfulness in the face of adversity.

Aldo Kane is an adventurer and World Record Holder with over 20 years' experience working in some of the most extreme, remote and inhospitable places on the planet; Lessons From The Edge will show readers that with the right mindset, you can get through anything life throws at you. The book will also reveal how the author was able to cope with suddenly feeling worthless, how he overcame doors slamming in his face, how he came to realise that you can’t wait for things to happen and instead how he rediscovered his identity and found purpose and belonging.

You’re back into the mixing pot of humanity who don’t care or know what you’ve done in the military and you feel lost. The Times Magazine'Inspiring survival stories from Aldo Kane, the man behind Tom Hardy, Bear Grylls and Steve Backshall expeditions. In his debut book, Lessons From The Edge, Aldo aims to inspire readers with his "jaw-dropping" stories and show them how to survive and thrive through sheer strength of mind and sharp decision-making, says the publisher. Aldo is a firm believer that with the right head game, however hard it feels, you can get through anything life throws at you. Lessons From The Edge will inspire listeners to find the spirit to do the things in life they’ve previously been too scared to tackle, build the courage to know that failure isn’t the end, and the knowledge that the impossible can be made possible.

Aldo will also talk honestly and openly about his personal battles: how he overcame doors literally being slammed in his face, rediscovered his identity, and how he harnessed his emotions to his advantage to find determination, purpose, and a renewed sense of belonging.I had all that prep from the last 20 years — from serving in Iraq all the way until now — so it was just a case of organising it. Being on an expedition allows them to be like every other person so I think, across the board, everyone is human and has the same worries and anxieties. It will reveal how this tough military man was able to cope with suddenly feeling worthless, how he overcame doors literally slamming in his face, how he came to realise that you can't wait for things to happen and instead how he rediscovered his identity and harnessed his emotions to his advantage to find determination, purpose and a renewed sense of belonging. Behind the screen, he is a go-to in the television and film industries around the world as a technical safety expert in all environments.