Part memoir, part step-by-step guide to your more courageous self, “Courage: Your Right Hook” will be released November 27, 2024.
[Sydney, November 19, 2024]- How different would your life and business be if you could face each day with unwavering courage? In his groundbreaking new book Courage: Your Right Hook, founder and CEO of the World Gay Boxing Championships and an internationally recognized expert on courage Martin Stark introduces the revolutionary framework that inspired his bravery driving global change in boxing and combat sports.
From his life-changing diagnosis of Addison’s Disease and surviving two induced comas and a tracheotomy to founding the World Gay Boxing Championships, Stark’s own inspirational journey paves a comprehensive approach to courage through six fundamental pillars. “Courage: Your Right Hook” is available in paperback and eBook on November 27, 2024, from Amazon, Google Play and Apple Books.
“Courage: Your Right Hook” showcases Stark’s remarkable impact in disrupting homophobia in boxing, demonstrating how courage can drive systemic change in even the most steadfast environments. His work in establishing the World Gay Boxing Championships has revolutionised the sport’s approach to inclusivity, creating unprecedented opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
Martin’s pioneering work introduces the PACE framework (Purpose, Action, Confidence, Excellence), offering readers a structured pathway to developing sustainable courage.
“Becoming truly courageous isn’t about fearlessness,” Stark explains. “It’s about understanding how to harness these six pillars of courage and implement them through the PACE framework, transforming inner strength into actionable bravery that serves every aspect of life.”
“Most people understand courage as a response to extraordinary circumstances,” Stark notes. “But I’ve discovered it’s an invaluable resource we can develop and employ daily, leading to remarkable transformations in both life and business. Through the six pillars and PACE framework, readers can cultivate courage as a habit.”
Through vivid storytelling and practical exercises, readers learn to build their “courage muscle,” enabling them to tackle challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Each chapter offers actionable strategies, supported by personal stories, historical references, and natural examples, making the concepts accessible and applicable to real-world situations.
This groundbreaking work transcends traditional self-help literature, serving as a potent catalyst for personal transformation while documenting Stark’s pioneering efforts in making combat sports more inclusive. Whether facing boardroom decisions or life-altering choices, readers will discover how to access and apply courage consistently and effectively.
“Courage: Your Right Hook” is for anyone seeking to cultivate more courage in their life, whether facing personal challenges or professional mountains to climb,” says Stark. “The book provides entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals with practical strategies to enhance their leadership while offering every reader their unique path to living more courageously.”
Synopsis
“Courage: Your Right Hook” by Martin Stark is a powerful exploration of bravery. As a gay man who has faced life-threatening illnesses, Stark offers a unique perspective on courage. He breaks it down into six fundamental pillars: emotional, physical, moral, empathetic, steadfast, and cerebral, and provides the steps to make courage a habit.
This book is more than a recount of Stark’s journey from hospital beds to founding the World Gay Boxing Championships. It’s a hands-on guide that empowers readers to integrate courage into their daily lives, introducing the PACE framework (Purpose, Action, Confidence, Excellence) for cultivating and sustaining courage.
Pre-order “Courage: Your Right Hook”:
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM8W24JG?tag=publishdriv01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
Apple Books https://itunes.apple.com/book/id6737882609
Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/?ean=9781763739802
ABOUT MARTIN STARK
Martin Stark, known as The Courage Champion, is a visionary entrepreneur, two-time LinkedIn Top Voice, and a globally recognised inspirational speaker. As a worldwide expert on courage, Martin’s compelling narrative and groundbreaking achievements have captured the attention of prestigious media outlets worldwide, including CNN, CBS News, ABC, The Guardian, Out Magazine, and BBC World.
As the Founder and CEO of the World Gay Boxing Championships, Martin leads and influences global change in boxing and combat sports. His pioneering efforts to disrupt homophobia in boxing led to the successful delivery of the world’s first boxing competitions for the LGBTQ+ community and allies, hosted in Australia and the United States.
Martin achieved a rare distinction as one of the few Australians to throw the ceremonial opening pitch at a Major League Baseball game, an event witnessed by over a million online spectators. With 15 years of experience as an IT Procurement Leader, Martin brings a wealth of commercial acumen to his endeavours. This blend of corporate expertise and personal triumph enables him to offer unique insights into resilience, leadership, and transformative change.
As a sought-after keynote speaker, Martin has delivered impactful presentations for industry leaders such as LinkedIn, TikTok, Transport New South Wales, Commonwealth Bank, and NRMA. His message resonates with diverse audiences, encouraging individuals, teams, and organisations to employ courage as a habit.
He was diagnosed with Addison’s disease in 2006, shortly after having been placed in two induced comas and living through his worst fear – a tracheotomy. Having endured over 70 hospital admissions and four major surgeries, his near-death experiences have driven him to lead the positive changes he wants to see in the world.
For more information on Martin Stark, please visit https://martinstark.co/
