Jaimal Yogis is an award-winning journalist who has written for ESPN The Magazine, The Washington Post, The Surfer's Journal, The Chicago Tribune, AFAR, San Francisco Magazine and many others. His critically acclaimed first book, Saltwater Buddha, is currently being adapted into a film. Jaimal is an avid surfer and lives in San Francisco with his wife and son.
“There is a hell of a lot of fun packed between these two covers.
Wonderfully reported, unflinchingly honest and definitely
big-balled. If Jaimal Yogis' deep dive into fear doesn't make you
want to go out and push your limits--well, you're probably already
dead.”—Steven Kotler, author of West of Jesus
“Nothing holds us back more in life than fear. Jaimal Yogis
explores this primal emotion in depth from an evolutionary,
neuropsychological, and philosophical perspective, all wrapped up
in a highly engaging personal narrative. The Fear Project offers
the keys to overcoming excuses and anxiety, and stepping into the
life you've always dreamed of having.” —MeiMei Fox, co-author of
the New York Times bestseller, Fortytude
“The Fear Project is an enchanting autobiographical journey. Yogis
deftly explores our current scientific, religious and philosophical
views on our most fundamental emotion, and the reward is as
significant as it is palpable. I absolutely loved this book and
will share it with everyone--in particular, high performance
athletes.” —Michael Lardon, author of Finding Your Zone
“Jaimal Yogis weaves together neuroscience, dramatic true stories,
and practical wisdom in a fascinating, important book that moves
with the page-turning verve of a thriller.” —Rick Hanson, author of
The Buddha's Brain
“Like a mammoth wave moving across the ocean, The Fear Project
takes us on a wild ride into the heart of our deepest primordial
fears and onto the shores of light.” —Stuart Coleman, author of
Eddie Would Go and Fierce Heart
“From the first chapter about his swimming in the dark,
shark-infested waters surrounding Alcatraz to stories of surfing
80-foot waves at Mavericks, this book is alive and pumping with
adrenaline! It brings you to the edge of fear over and over again
with a lasting lesson on confronting fear in ways that are healthy
and powerful.” —David Romanelli, author of Yeah Dave's Guide to
Livin' the Moment
“This book is worth the price of admission for the Maverick's
chapter alone: the first and, as far as I know, only literary
first-person account of riding one of the greatest big-wave breaks
on Earth. Yogis is a man on an authentic mission--to face down his
deepest fears and interrogate the deepest sources of meaning in
every aspect of human life. From his Alcatraz swim to surfing
Maverick's to that biggest challenge of all--fatherhood--Yogis
writes with confidence, clarity, and brio. This is a heartfelt,
hard-won, and utterly worthwhile book.” —Dan Duane, author of How
to Cook Like a Man
“Jaimal Yogis combines harrowing personal experiences with cutting
edge science to bring us remarkable insight into fear. The Fear
Project will transform how you approach this primal emotion -- and
your life.” —David Agus, MD, author of the New York Times
best-seller, The End of Illness
“The Fear Project not only tells the riveting story of the science
of fear, but helps us understand how we can deal with fear when it
stands in our way. Effortlessly weaving together science and
everyday life, this book gives you insight into your own fears such
that you can face them head-on and perform at your best.” —Sian
Beilock, Ph.D., author of Choke
“The true strength of The Fear Project is its versatility. Our
fears are so personal and precise, but Yogis somehow manages to
leave no stone unturned in looking at the full spectrum of fears,
be they developmental, situational, comical, or extreme. He crafts
a charming narrative based in accessible science reporting and his
own experiences, and readers are certain to find echoes of their
own fears and anxieties throughout the book. The Fear Project is
smart, funny, and essential reading.”—Mark Lukach, author of Where
the Road Meets the Sun
“Honest memoir with thorough reporting on the things that scare us
all... readers can use what [Yogis] learned embracing his deepest
fears to dispel their own.” —SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH MAGAZINE
“The Fear Project is replete with practical advice (all backed by
scientific research) like getting more exercise, using breathing
techniques, finding time to meditate, thinking positively and
facing your fears.” —Monterey County
“Yogs' descriptions of his inaugural Mavericks session make fear
palpable.” —OUTSIDE
“An adventure-seeking surfer triumphs over his anxieties and proves
you can, too.” —O MAGAZINE
“In Yogis' beautifully candid exploration of his own heart, our
cerebral processes, and the way fear can debilitate and sometimes
even motivate us, The Fear Project offers up the means to see
between the folds of our grey matter...and make changes to how we
perceive the inherent and inevitable trials and travails of
life...This is a fascinating and sagely penned work that's full of
ideas and philosophies” —EASTERN SURF MAGAZINE
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