The power of unwavering focus / Dandapani.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Satgunasingam, Dandapani, author.

Contributor:

Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Attention.

Awareness.

Self-control.

Physical Description:

xiv, 333 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

[New York, New York] : Portfolio / Penguin, [2022]

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Includes index.

Place of publication from the publisher's website.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Satgunasingam, Dandapani. Power of unwavering focus

ISBN:

9780593420454

0593420454

OCLC:

1289237720

Publisher Number:

99991620184