The Practicing Mind: Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life

Description: The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner The technological speed, habitual multi-tasking, and promises of instant gratification of modern life dont help at alleviating failure. Sterner has found that society lost the principles of practice, goal setting, and perseverance. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In those times when we want to acquire a new skill or face a formidable challenge we hope to overcome, what we need most are patience, focus, and discipline, traits that seem elusive or difficult to maintain. In this enticing and practical book, Thomas Sterner demonstrates how to learn skills for any aspect of life, from golfing to business to parenting, by learning to love the process. Early life is all about trial-and-error practice. If we had given up in the face of failure, repetition, and difficulty, we would never have learned to walk or tie our shoes. So why, as adults, do we often give up on a goal when at first we dont succeed? In his study of how we learn (prompted by his pursuit of disciplines such as music and golf), Sterner has found that we have forgotten the principles of practice -- the process of picking a goal and applying steady effort to reach it. The methods Sterner teaches show that practice done properly isnt drudgery on the way to mastery but a fulfilling process in and of itself, one that builds discipline and clarity. Notes Taps into the phenomenon of the Tiger Mother and spending time and energy to develop a skill. Flap In those times when we want to acquire a new skill or face a formidable challenge we hope to overcome, what we need most are patience, focus, and discipline, traits that seem elusive or difficult to maintain. In this enticing and practical book, Thomas Sterner demonstrates how to learn skills for any aspect of life, from golfing to business to parenting, by learning to love the process. Early life is all about trial-and-error practice. If we had given up in the face of failure, repetition, and difficulty, we would never have learned to walk or tie our shoes. So why, as adults, do we often give up on a goal when at first we dont succeed? Modern lifes technological speed, habitual multitasking, and promises of instant gratification dont help. But in his study of how we learn (prompted by his pursuit of disciplines such as music and golf), Sterner has found that we have also forgotten the principles of practice -- the process of picking a goal and applying steady effort to reach it. The methods Sterner teaches show that practice done properly isnt drudgery on the way to mastery but a fulfilling process in and of itself, one that builds discipline and clarity. By focusing on "process, not product," youll learn to live in each moment, where youll find calmness and equanimity. This book will transform a sense of futility around learning something challenging into an attitude of pleasure and willingness. Author Biography Thomas M. Sterner has studied Eastern and Western philosophy and modern sports psychology and trained as a jazz pianist. For more than twenty-five years, he served as the chief concert piano technician for a major performing arts center while operating a piano remanufacturing facility. He has also worked in the sound and video arts fields as a recording engineer, audio and video editor and processor, and composer. He is an accomplished musician, private pilot, student of archery, and avid golfer. He lives in Wilmington, Delaware. Review "Where does great performance really come from? Thomas Sterner knows -- and he sees how profound the answer is."-- Geoff Colvin, author of Talent Is Overrated "I use the techniques I have learned from The Practicing Mind every day. The approach is relevant for both business executives and their junior golf children on and off the course. I recommend it to all my students because its lessons will help them in both golf and life."-- Eric MacCluen, PGA Professional and Director of Golf Instruction at Applecross Country Club "The Practicing Mind engagingly transforms difficulty into devotion, offering a practical, easy-to-understand approach that will transform your view of even the most challenging or mundane steps on your journey of life."-- Marney K. Makridakis, author of Creating Time and founder of ArtellaLand.com "Thomas Sterner gives us a useful, thoughtful, much-needed book on the often-overlooked science and art of practice. It blends careful research with plenty of enlightening and entertaining personal stories. Anyone hoping to excel at anything should read this. Keep on practicing!"-- Roy F. Baumeister, coauthor of Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength "As you embrace the process-oriented approach described in The Practicing Mind, youll achieve better results in any endeavor."-- Michael J. Gelb, author of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci and Brain Power Review Quote Where does great performance really come from? Thomas Sterner knows Details ISBN1608680908 Year 2012 ISBN-10 1608680908 ISBN-13 9781608680900 Media Book Pages 144 Publisher New World Library Imprint New World Library Subtitle Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life - Master Any Skill or Challenge by Learning to Love the Process Place of Publication Novato, CA Country of Publication United States DEWEY 158.1 Short Title PRACTICING MIND Language English AU Release Date 2012-04-10 NZ Release Date 2012-04-10 US Release Date 2012-04-10 UK Release Date 2012-04-10 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-04-10 Audience General Author Thomas M. 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