The Power of Unwavering Focus
(Sprache: Englisch)
The life you want is in reach, if only you can master the power of focus
Anxiety, stress, worry, and fear these are the mental maladies that literally plague us, contributing not only to our growing unhappiness, but also to physical ailments such...
Anxiety, stress, worry, and fear these are the mental maladies that literally plague us, contributing not only to our growing unhappiness, but also to physical ailments such...
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The life you want is in reach, if only you can master the power of focusAnxiety, stress, worry, and fear these are the mental maladies that literally plague us, contributing not only to our growing unhappiness, but also to physical ailments such as heart disease and obesity when left unmanaged. As Hindu priest and renowned speaker Dandapani shows in this eye-opening and enriching new book, it is only through mastering one skill the skill of focus that we can permanently lay these mental roadblocks to rest.
Dandapani spent ten years in a cloistered monastery, learning invaluable lessons on the benefits of concentration. In THE POWER OF UNWAVERING FOCUS, Dandapani distills the wisdom he gained as a monk into a practical, step-by-step guide to understanding and harnessing the mind. With clear definitions and practicable exercises (such as making your bed every morning), Dandapani teaches readers how to move awareness within the mind with willpower, incrementally integrating the practice of focus into daily life, resulting in sustainable change.
Through his lectures and courses, Dandapani s message of focus has already reached and helped millions overcome distraction. Now, THE POWER OF UNWAVERING FOCUS opens readers eyes to how practicing the skill of focus can drastically improve productivity, relationships, mental health, and happiness ultimately gifting us the ability to direct awareness and energy toward achieving our life goals.
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Chapter 1: Foundations for a Concentrated Mind Lesson 1.1: Living a Purpose-Focused Life
There is nothing more important than knowing who you are, the path that you are on, and its final end. Gurudeva
It was a cold and windy winter evening in Munich as we hurriedly walked toward the restaurant we were heading to. As much as I love walking around in this old Bavarian city, my favorite place in Germany, I was eager to get out of the cold. It wasn't long before we arrived at our destination, and the warmth of this quaint restaurant with its well-worn hardwood floors was a welcome embrace. We made our way to a table in the corner, draped the chairs with our layers of winter wear, ordered some wine, and continued the conversation we had been having on the walk here.
I was spending the evening with one of my dear friends, Moritz, a German entrepreneur whom I have known for a few years. He reached over to his glass of wine, took a sip, placed it back on the table, and asked me, "If you say that knowing one's purpose in life is so important, critical, in fact, then why do you always talk about the mind and focus? Why do you not start with teaching people how to find one's purpose in life?"
The wood chair creaked as I leaned forward and responded, "We discover our purpose in life with our mind. To do so, we need to have sufficient understanding and mastery of our mind, plus the ability to focus it. Only then can we maintain a state of self-reflection consistently over time to come to a clear and definitive conclusion of our life's purpose. So, though it may appear that seeking one's life purpose is where we should start, it is, in fact, not the case."
I continued, "When I ask people what they want in life, most people respond with some version of 'to be happy.' You often hear parents saying to their kids, 'We just want you to be happy.' Happiness should never be pursued. Rather, one should pursue a
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lifestyle where the by-product of living that lifestyle is happiness. For example, I have a glass of wine with one of my dearest friends in my favorite city in Germany and I feel happy. So the key is then to have good wine with good friends in Germany."
Moritz laughed and responded with, "I'll toast to that!"
"Cheers!" I smiled as we clinked our wineglasses.
It was warm inside, but sitting next to the window I could feel the cold desperately trying to seep in through the glass. "It's a sequential process," I shared. "Having a good understanding of the inner workings of the mind and the ability to focus is the foundation of what is needed to discover our purpose in life. Our purpose defines our priorities, and our priorities define the lifestyle we should lead. The by-product of living a life that has been defined by our purpose is happiness."
Moritz responded, "Well, when you put it that way, it all makes sense why you would want to start with understanding the mind and learning to focus."
"When we can live a purpose-focused life we can live a rewarding life."
This book will give you the foundational teachings and tools necessary to understand and leverage the mind and the power of unwavering focus. Understanding these two things-your mind and how to focus it-will allow you to begin the process of discovering your life's purpose, and subsequently defining your priorities and focusing on them, thus enabling you to live a life of purpose and joy. In the upcoming chapters, we will learn, among other things, how to use these learnings to live in the present as well as to heal many of the ailments that plague our mind, such as worry, fear, anxiety, and stress.
I'll share with you a step-by-step process of understanding how the mind works so that you can learn to control and direct it. You will also learn how to focus. In addition, I will share with you a range of simple, practical, b
Moritz laughed and responded with, "I'll toast to that!"
"Cheers!" I smiled as we clinked our wineglasses.
It was warm inside, but sitting next to the window I could feel the cold desperately trying to seep in through the glass. "It's a sequential process," I shared. "Having a good understanding of the inner workings of the mind and the ability to focus is the foundation of what is needed to discover our purpose in life. Our purpose defines our priorities, and our priorities define the lifestyle we should lead. The by-product of living a life that has been defined by our purpose is happiness."
Moritz responded, "Well, when you put it that way, it all makes sense why you would want to start with understanding the mind and learning to focus."
"When we can live a purpose-focused life we can live a rewarding life."
This book will give you the foundational teachings and tools necessary to understand and leverage the mind and the power of unwavering focus. Understanding these two things-your mind and how to focus it-will allow you to begin the process of discovering your life's purpose, and subsequently defining your priorities and focusing on them, thus enabling you to live a life of purpose and joy. In the upcoming chapters, we will learn, among other things, how to use these learnings to live in the present as well as to heal many of the ailments that plague our mind, such as worry, fear, anxiety, and stress.
I'll share with you a step-by-step process of understanding how the mind works so that you can learn to control and direct it. You will also learn how to focus. In addition, I will share with you a range of simple, practical, b
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Autoren-Porträt von Dandapani
Dandapani is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk of ten years. A highly sought-after speaker and leading expert on leveraging the human mind to create a life of purpose and joy, Dandapani has shared the stage with world-renowned leaders such as Hillary Clinton, former secretary of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, and former French president François Hollande. He and his wife are currently creating a thirty-three-acre retreat center and botanical gardens in Costa Rica to further their mission of inspiring personal growth and self-transformation.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Dandapani
- 2022, Internationale Ausgabe, 352 Seiten, Maße: 15,2 x 22,7 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Portfolio
- ISBN-10: 0593544013
- ISBN-13: 9780593544013
- Erscheinungsdatum: 01.09.2022
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
In a world dominated by distraction, this book is a timely reminder of the value of focused attention. ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife
Concentration is one of the most important skills any leader can have. The Power of Unwavering Focus shows us not only that focus is a learnable skill but that anyone can master the practice of intense concentration.
INDRA NOOYI, former chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo
Being able to concentrate in our distracted world is a superpower. In this conversational but profound book, Dandapani shows how to take practical steps to become better at this skill, so we can feel less busy and get more done.
LAURA VANDERKAM, author of Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters
Dandapani offers a radical and timely call to cultivate the deep joys and resilience of the focused life. Highly recommended for anyone feeling adrift in a sea of distraction and mindlessness.
CAL NEWPORT, New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work
If you struggle with distraction or stress and of course you do you need Dandapani s wonderful new book. Both profound and practical, The Power of Unwavering Focus will lead you on a journey to reclaim your life and live it with joy and purpose.
ARTHUR C. BROOKS, professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School and #1 New York Times bestselling author
The disciplined application of fundamental concepts is synonymous with elite performance. As a former Navy SEAL and combat leader, simplicity has always been a critical component to thriving in high-stress scenarios. Dandapani provides clear, concise, simple instruction for anyone to achieve elite focus in their life.
NICK NORRIS, entrepreneur and former Navy SEAL
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