Upcoming release: September 2026
The Shadow Captain
Harness Your Mind for a Life Beyond Limits
By Deane Vipond
There’s a part of you that already knows the way forward. It’s time to listen.
Beneath every decision, hesitation, and dream lies a deeper voice—the one that’s been steering you all along. It’s the part of your mind that never stops working, quietly guiding, protecting, and shaping your every move. Most of us spend our lives fighting against it, trying to outthink what was meant to help us.
When you learn to work in harmony with your internal voice, life begins to change. You stop circling the same doubts. You start trusting your instincts. You make peace with the thoughts that once held you back.
Self-Help / Personal Growth / Happiness
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About the book
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“Reading this book is like having a conversation with a dear friend that leaves you feeling seen, invigorated, and motivated enough to move mountains.” —Maja Susnik, European marketing development and sustainability specialist
There’s a part of you that already knows the way forward. It’s time to listen.
Beneath every decision, hesitation, and dream lies a deeper voice—the one that’s been steering you all along. It’s the part of your mind that never stops working, quietly guiding, protecting, and shaping your every move. Most of us spend our lives fighting against it, trying to outthink what was meant to help us.
When you learn to work in harmony with your internal voice, life begins to change. You stop circling the same doubts. You start trusting your instincts. You make peace with the thoughts that once held you back.
Through small shifts in focus, deliberate rest, and finding the courage to reframe your own story, you can retrain your mind to become your greatest ally. The path isn’t about forcing change but allowing it—moving from resistance to flow, from fear to clarity, from drifting to direction.
Your subconscious already knows how to get there. All you have to do is take the helm.
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“Reading this book is like having a conversation with a dear friend that leaves you feeling seen, invigorated, and motivated enough to move mountains.” —Maja Susnik, European marketing development and sustainability specialist
“[For] readers seeking new ways to shed insecurities, tackle phobias, regulate emotions, and dream big.” —BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly
“A thought-provoking book…that immediately shows its value.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Likely to be picked up time and again to be reread at various stages and challenges in one’s life.” —Candace Borchert, innovation and growth manager, Whoa! Studios
“A compelling read that shows readers how crucial the importance of positive self-talk is in a changing world.” —Chris Jones, global franchising authority, realtor principal - New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty
“In many ways, serves as a form of self-guided life therapy—an invitation to pause, listen, and trust the wisdom that has been within us all along.” —Dr. Chris Boberg, international early skin cancer detection pioneer, skin cancer doctor and surgeon, president NZSCD
“For all of us who wish to achieve as much as possible of our true potential.” —Jamie Ford, international thought leader, mental strength and resilience development expert
“Offers insights into the workings of the subconscious mind.” —IndieReader
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Published by Intrepid Publishing
Published on September 15, 2026
Print length
ISBN 978-1-972992-08-1
Dimensions 5 × 8
Deane Vipond
About the Author
Deane Vipond is a New Zealand-based writer and speaker who brings wit and clarity to the art of personal transformation. A former leader in sales and marketing turned mindset explorer, he teaches practical ways to align conscious thought with subconscious drive. He lives in Waihi Beach with his wife, Lesley, where he consults on business, writes, and performs and records live music. Visit Deane online at deanevipond.com.
Author photo by Photography by Sacha