Shane with his new book in The Nenagh Bookshop.

Bucket list book in Nenagh shop

Intrepid traveller pens invaluable self-help guide

Nenagh Bookshop is stocking the intriguing story of a young Clare man's quest to complete his personal ‘bucket list’ before the age of 30.

Shane O'Brien from Clonlara is a four-time All- Ireland champion with Clare. Hurling for his county (at Minor and U21 level) was just one of a long list of targets he set for himself in life. Others included travelling the world, running with bulls in Pamplona, skydiving, becoming a boxer, overcoming his fear of water to SCUBA dive, and running a marathon.

These are just some of the many goals that Shane talks about completing in his book, 'From Bucket List to Best Self', a captivating exploration of personal growth drawing on his academic background in psychology and his diverse life experiences. Through a blend of research, personal anecdotes and travel adventures, Shane offers readers a fresh and inspiring take on how to transform their lives and achieve their full potential.

With a Masters in psychology and 10 years' experience in youth work, Shane is a property investor, entrepreneur, and avid traveller. He visited nearly 40 countries before the age of 30. The author's ability to seamlessly weave together his academic knowledge with real-world experiences sets ‘From Bucket List to Best Self’ apart as a truly unique and valuable contribution to the self-help genre. His passion for personal development and his engaging writing style makes this book a must-read for anyone seeking to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth.

“It's not about focusing on the end goal but enjoying the personal journey,” Shane writes. “The bucket list never ends. It doesn't matter when you start, only that you have started it; and that you're fully intentional about your personal journey.”

Shane used to visit The Nenagh Bookshop to buy books. Now he has one of his own available there, and it's sure to make a cracking read!