Chuck Norris has spent a lifetime studying the martial arts, earning several black belts and world championships. Now, through anecdotes about his own personal struggles and triumphs, Norris explains how the ancient system of Zen--the core philosophy behind the martial arts--can help each of us achieve spiritual tranquillity and self-confidence.
The Secret Power Within is both a highly accessible lesson in Zen philosophy as well as the compelling story of Chuck Norris's own remarkable success. In this highly entertaining and inspiring account, Norris shows how Zen can be applicable to everyday situations, from the conference room to the living room. Chapters include:
* Winning by Losing: If you have nothing to prove, you have no need to fight.
* Complete the Wheel: How to balance your life to achieve success.
* Your Master, Your Art: To maintain self-respect you must respect the work you do, and do it as well as possible.
* My Way of Meditating: Norris's personal technique for achieving tranquillity under pressure.
The message is simple: There are no limits for the person who refuses to accept them.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: The Secret Power Within Comment: Excellent book. Does an excellent job blending timeless Zen lessons to practical life situations. Helps you to stop the daily grind of life and take what is truly important to yourself each day. Customer Rating: Summary: Simple, straightforward and good Comment: This book is straightforward, short and a great reading experience. I dog-eared many corners, and underlined a lot of the text.
The "secret power" and "solving problems" parts are a bit light, but the book was so good on many other points that I did not mind. This book has earned a place in my library. Recommended reading. Customer Rating: Summary: Worth reading Comment: Being a Chuck Norris fan his book "The Secret Power Within" was enjoyable and an easy read. Chuck told stories that were touching and poignant. He talked about Zen and Meditation which help him keep his cool in the ring and in life. I saw him win the World Championship in Dallas where in the preliminaries he knocked out ten competitors with no signs of nervousness or fear. Chuck is a true champion in the ring and in life. Customer Rating: Summary: Chuck Norris. Enough Said. Comment: Chuck Norris is not only a martial arts and action icon, he is now a culteral phenomenon. Few people know the man behind the immense reputation, this book will take you there - like a roundhouse kick to the face. Customer Rating: Summary: Outstanding Book Comment: Chuck Norris is a man who has succeeded at everything he has done, which
makes him a person I want to know more about. In this book he reveals his
methods of achieving his goals and meeting life's challenges. His advice
may not always be easy to follow, but it is always good and wise advice.
This is clearly one of the most beneficial books I have read.
