Way of the Champion. Jerry Lynch, Ph.D.

Чтение книги онлайн.

      So YOU WOULD LIKE to become a champion. Following the advice of actor Robert De Niro... “fuhgeddaboutit.” It’s not possible; it doesn’t happen. Having said that, I know I now have your attention. You see, a champion is never something you become... ever. It starts now by acting as a champion, committing yourself to practicing the habits and ways of a champion, choosing to engage in a lifestyle that demonstrates such qualities and characteristics on a consistent, daily basis. This “way of being” is, in the words of scholar Joseph Campbell, a “hero’s journey”—an up-and-down, gain-and-loss odyssey of self-discovery as you become dedicated to exploring the unlimited boundaries of your full human potential, in athletics and life. Along this journey the true champion must ask: Does this journey have heart, passion, and love? If not, misery and failure will result. If so, success will be the by-product.

      Champions are valiant fighters and brave warriors. In ancient times, warriors were courageous, focused, visionary, modest, passionate, and completely selfless, working for the higher good of the group or tribe. They were “athletes” of indomitable spirit and iron will who, by believing in themselves, knew that all was possible. These Zen warriors were specialists in defeating an opponent when the true battle had less to do with external events than with the battles raging inside themselves. They were fierce competitors who waged war against their inner fears, frustration, fatigue, and self-doubt, and the rewards for such victory were deeply personal and satisfying. Winning was always the by-product of their victories within.

      Although certain СКАЧАТЬ