Flip your Fear & Pilot Your
Next Bold Move
A combat-tested way to reframe fear. Stop second-guessing and start making moves in your career, relationships, and life. From former USAF fighter pilot and Thunderbirds Lead Solo Michelle “Mace” Curran.
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If Fear’s Been Calling the Shots…
Take Back Control
You dream up something bold… but someone else grabs it first
Do you start, then stall because of
perfectionism, imposter syndrome, fear of judgment, and call it “bad timing”?
perfectionism, imposter syndrome, fear of judgment, and call it “bad timing”?
This book is for career-pivots, students, founders, and pros who are done losing time, money, and momentum to hesitation
“We lose more to hesitation than we ever do to failure.”
Make Bold Moves,
Even When You’re Scared
Even When You’re Scared
But in ‘The Flipside’, I show you how fighter pilots manage fear under real pressure and how the same rules help you speak up, ask for the raise, switch careers, or finally launch the thing you’ve been avoiding.
These are my battle-tested lessons from over a decade of experience
of experience as a USAF fighter pilot
The Flipside Method:
Straight from the Cockpit
Straight from the Cockpit
Inside This Book are the 5 Weapons
Other Books Don't Give You
Fear Is Intel →
Fear isn’t a stop sign; it’s a signal. Learn to decode it and make smarter decisions instead of fighting it.
Invert Your Perspective →
When you’re stuck, flip the view. Pull back, change angles, and suddenly the bold choice becomes clear
Wiggle Your Toes Reset →
A 10-second physical interrupt that pulls your body out of panic and back into calm control.
Focus on the Closest Alligator→
Stop drowning in “what ifs.” Identify the nearest, most urgent challenge and attack that first.
Execute Before the Spiral →
Build the habit of moving quickly, before overthinking and self-doubt drag you into paralysis.
Why is it different:
These aren’t self-help clichés. They’re the same methods I used to make life-or-death
calls in an F-16
Start ‘The Flipside’ NowThis Book Is For You…
Are You Ready For Combat?
You Need This If:
- You get stuck at critical decisions, and “what if” is killing your soul.
- You want to pivot, but fear has you in handcuffs.
- You’re often the only one in the room, and you’re done shrinking your voice.
- You’re in high-pressure situations and tired of second-guessing every mov
- You’re DONE watching unqualified people win YOUR prizes.
Don’t Buy If:
- You prefer to “wait until it’s perfect” instead of testing your next move.
- You want a motivational pep talk without action.
- You won’t use what you learn to actually win.
- You prefer safe theories instead of taking bold actions.
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By The End of This Book,
You’ll Know How to…
You’ll Know How to…
Look at fear and ask: “What’s it telling me?” instead of “How do I get rid of it?”
Kill overwhelm with “Closest Alligator Focus”.
Reset your nerves in 10 seconds with a “fighter-pilot trick” anyone can use.
Flip the perspective that keeps you stuck and see the bold option clearly.
Act before hesitation takes the wheel, every single time.
Peek Inside
What’s Inside?
Introduction: The Surprising Flipside of Fear
Chapter 1: Go to War with Your Inner Critic
Your inner critic is just a voice, not a verdict
Chapter 2: Everyone Has a Call Sign
Mistakes can define you or refine you
Chapter 3: Stop Playing Dress-Up
Stop dressing up and start showing up
Chapter 4: Remember to Wiggle Your Toes
Find Your Calm in Chaos
Chapter 5: Take One Minute, One Hour, One Month for Change
Hit pause to turn panic into purpose
Chapter 6: Don’t Get Stuck in the Comfortable Misery
Choosing comfortable misery over uncomfortable
uncertainty is what keeps you stu
Chapter 7: Seek Silver Linings
Regret finds the cracks, resilience fills them in
Chapter 8: Focus on the Next Closest Alligator
Giving into panic today creates pain tomorrow
Chapter 9: You’re Better Lucky Than Good
Luck doesn’t just happen, it’s fought for by those who prepare, pivot, and see the possibilities
Chapter 10: Avoid Get Home-itis
Decisions made in calm guide us in chaos
Chapter 11: Check Your Six
Solo we build skill, but together we build strength
Chapter 12: You’re Saying There’s a Chance
Boldness is the bridge between slim chances and big
opportunities
Chapter 1:
Go to War with Your Inner Critic
Your inner critic is just a voice, not a verdict
Chapter 2:
Everyone Has a Call Sign
Mistakes can define you or refine you
Chapter 3:
Stop Playing Dress-Up
Stop dressing up and start showing up
Chapter 4:
Remember to Wiggle Your Toes
Find Your Calm in Chaos
Chapter 5:
Take One Minute, One Hour, One Month for Change
Hit pause to turn panic into purpose
Chapter 6:
Don’t Get Stuck in the Comfortable Misery
Choosing comfortable misery over uncomfortable uncertainty is what keeps you stuck
Chapter 7:
Seek Silver Linings
Regret finds the cracks, resilience fills them in
Chapter 8:
Focus on the Next Closest Alligator
Giving into panic today creates pain tomorrow
Chapter 9:
You’re Better Lucky Than Good
Luck doesn’t just happen, it’s fought for by those who prepare, pivot, and see the possibilities
Chapter 10:
Avoid Get Home-itis
Decisions made in calm guide us in chaos
Chapter 11:
Check Your Six
Solo we build skill, but together we build strength
Chapter 12:
You’re Saying There’s a Chance
Boldness is the bridge between slim chances and big
opportunities
What’s Inside?
Chapter 1:
Go to War with Your Inner Critic
Your inner critic is just a voice, not a verdict
Chapter 2:
Everyone Has a Call Sign
Mistakes can define you or refine you
Chapter 3:
Stop Playing Dress-Up
Stop dressing up and start showing up
Chapter 4:
Remember to Wiggle Your Toes
Find Your Calm in Chaos
Chapter 5:
Take One Minute, One Hour, One Month for Change
Hit pause to turn panic into purpose
Chapter 6:
Don’t Get Stuck in the Comfortable Misery
Choosing comfortable misery over uncomfortable uncertainty is what keeps you stuck
Chapter 7:
Seek Silver Linings
Regret finds the cracks, resilience fills them in
Chapter 8:
Focus on the Next Closest Alligator
Giving into panic today creates pain tomorrow
Chapter 9:
You’re Better Lucky Than Good
Luck doesn’t just happen, it’s fought for by those who prepare, pivot, and see the possibilities
Chapter 10:
Avoid Get Home-itis
Decisions made in calm guide us in chaos
Chapter 11:
Check Your Six
Solo we build skill, but together we build strength
Chapter 12:
You’re Saying There’s a Chance
Boldness is the bridge between slim chances and big
opportunities
Meet Michelle "MACE" Curran
She Wasn't Born Fearless. She Learned How to Flip Into Action
MACE brings a unique combination of real-world credibility and surprising relatability to the discussion on fear.
“I don't teach you to eliminate fear.
I teach you to command it.”
