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The power of unwavering focus, Dandapani

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non fiction

The power of unwavering focus

1289237720

Dandapani

"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 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"--, Provided by publisher

Machine generated contents note:, pt. 1, A LIFE OF PURPOSE AND JOY, ch. 1, Foundations for a Concentrated Mind, Lesson 1.1, Living a Purpose-Focused Life, Lesson 1.2, Taking Charge, Lesson 1.3, Desire, Life's Supreme Force, Lesson 1.4, Making the Case, ch. 2, Setting Up for Success, Lesson 2.1, Life Is Meant to Be Lived Joyously, Lesson 2.2, Manifesting the Life You Want, Lesson 2.3, Death, the Greatest Impetus, Lesson 2.4, The Law of Practice, Lesson 2.5, Intention and Obedience, Lesson 2.6, The Power of Small, pt. 2, THE INEFFABLE MIND, ch. 3, Understanding the Mind, Lesson 3.1, The World's Most Powerful Tool, Lesson 3.2, The Mind's Great Secret, Lesson 3.3, The Mind as a Mansion, Lesson 3.4, Awareness as a Traveler, ch. 4, Where Awareness Goes, Energy Flows, Lesson 4.1, The Importance of Terminology, Lesson 4.2, Awareness in Daily Life, Lesson 4.3, Awareness the Dog, Lesson 4.4, The Story of Energy, Lesson 4.5, Emotion's Magnetic Power, Lesson 4.6, The Mycelium of the Mind, ch. 5, Mastering Awareness, Lesson 5.1, Defining the Purpose and Goal, Lesson 5.2, Moving Awareness in the Mind, Lesson 5.3, Bringing Awareness to Attention, Lesson 5.4, Detaching Awareness, Lesson 5.5, The Steward of Awareness, pt. 3, WINGS OF THE MIND, ch. 6, Unwavering Focus, Lesson 6.1, Please Don't Drug Me, Lesson 6.2, Defining Concentration, Lesson 6.3, Distraction -- the Mental Plague, Lesson 6.4, Integrating Focus into Life, Lesson 6.5, Establishing Concentration Rituals, ch. 7, Willpower -- Life's Greatest Force, Lesson 7.1, Defining and Understanding Willpower, Lesson 7.2, Three Ways to Develop Willpower, Lesson 7.3, Integrating Willpower into Life, Lesson 7.4, Establishing Willpower Rituals, Lesson 7.5, The Source of Willpower, Lesson 7.6, Doing the Deep Work, ch. 8, Cogitations on Concentration, Lesson 8.1, Technology and Concentration, Lesson 8.2, The Wheels of the Mind, Lesson 8.3, Ruminations on Focus, Lesson 8.4, Offspring of Focus, Lesson 8.5, Demystifying Focus, pt. 4, A PANACEA FOR THE MIND, ch. 9, The Four Foes, Lesson 9.1, Being Present -- the Remedy, Lesson 9.2, The Root Cause of Worry, Lesson 9.3, Conquering Fear, Lesson 9.4, Overcoming Anxiety and Stress, ch. 10, Tools in Action, Lesson 10.1, Regrettable Reactions, Lesson 10.2, Mental Arguments, Lesson 10.3, A Game Changer, Lesson 10.4, At the Heart of Commerce, Lesson 10.5, Focus in Business