George Leonard

A fifth-degree black belt in the revolutionary martial art of aikido and co-owner of an aikido school in Mill Valley, California, George Leonard is, "the granddaddy of the consciousness movement" (Newsweek). Leonard is president of the Esalen Institute and founder of Leonard Energy Training (LET), a practice inspired by aikido that offers alternative ways of coping with everyday issues. In this book he applies ancient techniques, physical and spiritual, to the battles we wage every day in both our public and private lives. Along the way, Leonard shows us unique and effective ways to: -- cope with sudden, often brutal, setbacks in our lives -- and turn them into gifts for growth-- develop ki, or positive energy, to enhance vitality-- use the aikido principle of "blending" to deal with verbal and psychological attacksWith an already large following, George Leonard now brings the valuable wisdom of aikido to a wider audience.

Drawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, bestselling author George Leonard shows how the process of mastery can help us attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives. Whether you're seeking to improve your career or your intimate relationships, increase self-esteem or create harmony within yourself, this inspiring prescriptive guide will help you master anything you choose and achieve success in all areas of your life. In Mastery, you'll discover: - The 5 Essential Keys to Mastery- Tools for Mastery- How to Master Your Athletic Potential - The 3 Personality Types That Are Obstacles to Mastery- How to Avoid Pitfalls Along the Path- and more...