"WARNING: If you're completely content with your life, don't read this hook. But if you'd like to break through to higher levels of performance, understanding, and happiness... this book is magic." -- Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Meaning 6 Medicine and Healing Words WHY FIGHT YOUR WAY TO THE TOP WHEN YOU CAN RISE TO IT? Let go of the obsession to win -- and you will be victorious. Acknowledge your vulnerabilities -- and turn them into strengths. Find the courage to risk failure -- and begin your journey to success. That is the secret of the Tao Athlete, and in this remarkable haik t'ai chi expert Chungliang Al Huang and renowned professional and Olympic sports psychologist Jerry Lynch teach you the time-honored principles of succcssful performance -- whether on the playing field, in the office, or in your relationships. By mastering the unique strategies and mental exercises of the Tao Athlete, you'll unlock the extraordinary powers of body, mind, and spirit that will lead you to victory in any field of endeavor. In six months my level of performance has grown more than in the previous ten years of athletic training. Using Taoist principles of performance has pushed me to levels I never dreamed possible." -- Steven Gottlieb, all-American 1989 NCAA Tennis Division III champion Bringing Eastern thought to the Western world of sport really works... My game has improved immensely." -- Vince Stroth, offensive guard, Houston Oilers, NFL The Tao is responsible for turning my life around, athletically and personally. I am now able to believe in myself and perform to my capability." -- Regina Jacobs, U.S. Olympic Track Team