The Warrior Mind: Ancient Wisdom from the Martial Arts for Living a More Powerful Life

by Jim D. Pritchard

When we think of martial arts, we think of self defense, but for the true practitioner it is so much more than that. It is a mindset, a form of mental discipline that enables the warrior to face any challenge with grace and strength. In The Warrior Mind, Jim Pritchard, a disciple of legendary Ninjitsu and Taijitsu masters, reveals how we can adopt this mindset whether or not we practice the physical components of the martial arts. Pritchard describes six mental * Attentive slow down, observe calmly * move side-to-side to build strength * Clear know when and how to act * engage the issue or opponent with confidence * Rolling demonstrate persistence and the will to triumph * when necessary, unleash an all-out onslaught Using colorful anecdotes, insightful examples, and inspiring stories, Pritchard shows how these six principles will help readers maintain focus and balance -- no matter what obstacles await them.

Genres: Nonfiction

212 pages, Paperback

First published November 25, 2005

Reviews

[Tami · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Warrior Mind focuses on six moves or principles: attentive curiosity, undulation, clear intent, grappling, rolling waves, and the whirlwind. These moves are taken directly from the author's experiences in his martial arts training. The author then translates these basic principles into actions for virtually any situation from dealing with a physical confrontation through moving through fear, anxiety, and procrastination to striving towards your personal or professional goals.

Essentially, The Warrior Mind teaches the reader a whole different way to look at any given situation. Often, we become frozen with the what ifs and the might happens when faced with situations in both our personal and professional lives. This unhealthy behaviour limits our potential and takes away our personal power. However, if we allow ourselves to actually view the situation or the problem and seek various solutions, we can not only get through difficult times but sometimes even manage to turn them into possibilities.

[Denis Vasilev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Легкий self - help, в в духе саморазвития из собственного жизненного опыта - чему ч научился в жизни. Про самооборону на улице, в отношениях и в бизнесе