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Diving doctor on the Thai Cave Rescue now a Netflix series and former joint Australian of the Year explores the stories of other people who regularly risk their lives and what we can learn from their expertise

Are freesolo climbers underwater cave explorers and bigwave surfers crazy or cautious How do soldiers and fighter pilots manage risk What can we learn from how BASE jumpers and drag racers prepare that we can take into our own lives

Harry Harris Thai Cave Rescuer joint Australian of the Year has an unusual idea of fun he crawls though pitchblack confined caves deep underground and usually underwater To most thats a nightmare To him its recreation Hes prepared for all conceivable risks hes completely focused And the discipline and danger involved leave him better prepared for everyday life

In this ultimate armchair adventure Harry takes us into the lives of other risktakers to find out why they do what they do We meet people adventuring from the highest skies to the deepest oceans BASE jumpers drag racers snipers and surfers including climber Alex Honnold from the movie Free Solo sailor Jessica Watson film director and deepsea diver James Cameron

Each gripping story is a masterclass in risk from the experts when to go when to say no how to prepare and above all how pushing ourselves a little further helps us become more courageous and resilient in all of our challenges

Heartpounding and eyeopening youll never look at risk the same way again

Richard Harry Harris peels back the mindset that shapes the line between recklessness and courageHugh Riminton