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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781620559239
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Inner Traditions


Description:
Reveals a structured mind-body system for cultivating effortless action and intelligent spontaneity for peak performance

* Details 4 fundamental habits and routines that are essential for developing peak performance and explains how to incorporate them into daily life

* Explains the cognitive science behind the development of expert skills and how the teachings of ancient Eastern sages align with these scientific findings

* Offers practices for cultivating physical and mental intelligence, fasting the mind, and harnessing creativity to achieve your desires

Integrating the wisdom of the ancient sages with modern science, Jason Gregory explains how world-class artists and athletes reach peak performance-and how you, too, can harness this lifestyle technology to make your actions effortless, enjoy intelligent spontaneity, and reach optimal performance at a peak level. Drawing on modern cognitive science, Gregory explains dual process theory, which divides mental activity into two spheres: cold cognition, analogous with rational thought, and hot cognition, based on emotional intuition-a theory anticipated by ancient Eastern thought, especially the teachings of the Chinese sages. The author explains that peak performance is impossible to achieve by relying solely on cold cognition as it cuts you off from the energy reserves necessary to excel. He shows how the athletic concept of being in the zone is based on practices that have become energized by hot cognition and thus instinctive.

Outlining a structured training sy