It's Cool to be Conscious

Many people know Harry O’Brien as a star defender for the Collingwood AFL club. Fewer realise that he has overcome great obstacles in his personal life and that this has made him a passionate advocate for improving the lives of others. Harry was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1986 to a Brazilian mother and Congolese father. He moved to Australia at the age of three, where he was raised by his mother and Australian stepfather. Harry was 19 years old when he discovered the truth about his biological father. In It’s Cool to be Conscious, Harry shares how he stays level-headed amidst the hectic world of professional sport, and how the techniques that have worked for him can be applied to benefit anyone, irrespective of their age, background or work situation. Peppered with autobiographical anecdotes from both on and off the field, the book is arranged around the four pillars that Harry believes are essential to living the fullest life possible: Seeking the widest possible range of experiences, realising that we each create outcomes in our own lives, becoming more observant of all life has to offer and using meditation to clear the mind and manage stress. Harry’s honest and engaging tale is the perfect read for anyone who wants to follow their dreams, forge their own path and take advantage of all that life has to offer! Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS AUSTRALIA PAPERBACK ISBN: 9781401938512 Dimensions: 21.00 and 14.00 cm Publish Date: Nov-13