About this title: The author of The Ultimate Athlete has spent much of his life seeking to master the ancient and demanding martial art of aikido, in which flaws are magnified and the quick fix is impossible. He soon learned that mastery is a journey, and that the master must have the courage to risk failure.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Plume Books
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780452267565ISBN:0452267560
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. VG+, one dog-eared page; minor edge wear to the wraps. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 176 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Plume Books
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780452267565ISBN:0452267560
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Slight shelfwear. A nice clean copy. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 176 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Draws on Zen philosophy and the author's expertise in the martial art of aikido. read more
"I read this book last year while I was in a relationship with someone who was not right for me. I was not happy, but I found a great deal of solace in running, and I was struggling to achieve a sense of emotional stability. George Leonard incorporates zen methodology into this book, which is kind of like a user's manual for living life.
Mastery, of course implies challenging oneself, either intentionally or through navigating through life's situations. Leonard seems to emphasize that accomplishments and personal growth are reached through a consistent and calm focus, which is not emotionally charged. In this way, humans can tap into a flow and effort and anxiety are no longer a part of the experience. It is in this way which we can recognize our potential and gain fulfillment. Which in turn will allow us to energize those around us through our newfound compassion and sense of interconnectedness with all things."
1. Maintain physical fitness 2. Acknowledge the negative and accentuate the positive 3. Try telling the truth 4. Honor but don't indulge your won dark side 5. Set your priorities 6. Make commitments. Take action. 7. Get on the path of mastery and stay on it
George Leonard explains these in his touchstone book, Mastery. The more that I see attempted transformations at work I realize that a big problem is that 'we' don't have a clue about learning. We just aren't in the habit of big change frequently. As one that endured night school for almost 5 years I am coming at change from the other side.
The sense and purpose that the author claims are required for mastery are uncommon indeed. He provides a model that we can use, common pitfalls, examples of typical learners - the hacker, the dabbler and the obsessive and other guidance.
This is useful for all of us so called life long learners. A pocket sized read at just under 200 pages - useful for a lifetime."
"Very insightful book that has changed my way of approaching life. I am stepping onto the journey of mastery! The book was inspiring but even better than convincing about how to achieve mastery."
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