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Jim Lawless is one of the most popular inspirational speakers in Europe and the only authority on personal development to have put his life on the line to prove his approach. The author of Taming Tigers, he transformed himself to test his theories on mental toughness and in the process broke the British free-diving record. He became the first Briton to pass the magic 100m barrier on a single breath. Lawless shares his proven theories and inspires audiences to their best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jim Lawless is one of the most popular inspirational speakers in Europe and the only authority on personal development to have put his life on […]
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