unflinching…challenging…truly inspiring … At almost 300 pages it is a challenging read in parts, and truly inspiring in others, with O’Mara’s initial denial of the violent clutches of this disease soon surrendering to his willingness to battle on with it. It’s not without its humour

• Prologue: Sometimes you have to accept the unbelievable Come and get your love Play the role as scripted Don't Fixate on worst-case scenarios Don't be discouraged Keep your word Great Results require great risk Block out distractions Stick with it Stand for something Don't look beyond your headlights Take responsibility Keep an open mind Take a Walk in their shoes Stay current, stay relevant Surround yourself with positive people There are no shortcuts Be prepared to go it alone One step at a time Reset Expectations Regularly Epilogue: Don't Fool Yourself Acknowledgements Frank O'Mara: Athletic Achievements 283

unflinching…challenging…truly inspiring … At almost 300 pages it is a challenging read in parts, and truly inspiring in others, with O’Mara’s initial denial of the violent clutches of this disease soon surrendering to his willingness to battle on with it. It’s not without its humour

• Prologue: Sometimes you have to accept the unbelievable Come and get your love Play the role as scripted Don't Fixate on worst-case scenarios Don't be discouraged Keep your word Great Results require great risk Block out distractions Stick with it Stand for something Don't look beyond your headlights Take responsibility Keep an open mind Take a Walk in their shoes Stay current, stay relevant Surround yourself with positive people There are no shortcuts Be prepared to go it alone One step at a time Reset Expectations Regularly Epilogue: Don't Fool Yourself Acknowledgements Frank O'Mara: Athletic Achievements 283

unflinching…challenging…truly inspiring … At almost 300 pages it is a challenging read in parts, and truly inspiring in others, with O’Mara’s initial denial of the violent clutches of this disease soon surrendering to his willingness to battle on with it. It’s not without its humour

• Prologue: Sometimes you have to accept the unbelievable Come and get your love Play the role as scripted Don't Fixate on worst-case scenarios Don't be discouraged Keep your word Great Results require great risk Block out distractions Stick with it Stand for something Don't look beyond your headlights Take responsibility Keep an open mind Take a Walk in their shoes Stay current, stay relevant Surround yourself with positive people There are no shortcuts Be prepared to go it alone One step at a time Reset Expectations Regularly Epilogue: Don't Fool Yourself Acknowledgements Frank O'Mara: Athletic Achievements 283