Fully Engaged: Using the Practicing Mind in Daily Life

by Thomas M. Sterner

Overview

Better Results and Less Stress through Proven Techniques

To be fully engaged in life means that we have clear goals as well as the focus and skills to accomplish those goals with ease and a sense of calm awareness. In his first book, The Practicing Mind, which remains a bestseller in its category, Thomas Sterner set out clear guidelines for developing focus and discipline to achieve any life goal. As Tom traveled and spoke about the book, he kept track of the questions readers and participants at his seminars asked. The answers to those questions — or more accurately, the exploration of those questions — became the basis of Fully Engaged. This new book explores specific techniques, such as thought awareness training and setting goals with accurate data, and demonstrates how using these techniques will not only help you reach your objectives, but will keep you engaged in each moment of your life, throughout the process of accomplishing those goals. Being thus engaged will result in less stress and more satisfaction in every aspect of life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608684328
Publisher:	New World Library
Publication date:	10/18/2016
Pages:	120
Sales rank:	520,582
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Thomas M. Sterner is the founder and CEO of the Practicing Mind Institute. As a successful entrepreneur, he is considered an expert in Present Moment Functioning, or PMF™. He is a popular and in-demand speaker and coach who works with high-performance industry groups and individuals, including athletes, helping them to operate effectively in high-stress situations so that they can break through to new levels of mastery.

Prior to writing the bestseller The Practicing Mind, he served as chief concert piano technician for a major performing arts center, preparing instruments for the most demanding performances. An accomplished musician and composer, he has also worked in the visual arts and as a recording studio engineer.

In his downtime Tom is a private pilot, avid sailor, and proficient golfer. He lives in Wilmington, Delaware, and enjoys spending time with his two daughters and in his recording studio.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction 1

1 Thought Awareness Training: The First Step 9

2 Defining This Moment: Interpretation Creates Experience 29

3 Set Your Goals Using Accurate Data: Stop Sabotaging Your Confidence 39

4 Premeditated Procedures: Escape the Drama 55

5 And Then What?: A Mantra for Inner Peace 71

6 The "Perfect" Life: Embracing the Experience of Constant Change 83

7 You Have to Be There: Seeing Opportunity in Moments of Struggle 93

About the Author 101

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Fully Engaged

“Thomas M. Sterner teaches his brilliant concepts in a style that is easy to understand and implement. It doesn’t matter what you want to get better at doing or being; Tom has the teachings that, when applied, will get you there.”
— Brooke Castillo, Master Certified Coach and president of The Life Coach School

“Your goals should inspire you, not serve as a reminder of what you have left to accomplish. Understanding all that is involved in reaching your goals frees you to experience the joy of achieving them.”
— from the book

“Given Thomas Sterner’s ability to tap into and awaken our consciousness, Fully Engaged promises to be the work of a modern-day philosopher that people actually care to read!”
— Alysia Silberg, UN Women Empower Women Global Champion for Women’s Economic Empowerment


Praise for The Practicing Mind

“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

“As you embrace the process-oriented approach described in The Practicing Mind, you’ll achieve better results in any endeavor.”
— Michael J. Gelb, author of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci and Brain Power

“I use the techniques I have learned from The Practicing Mind every day....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

“Thomas Sterner...shares insights, stories, and advice for mastering the skills of our choosing with less frustration and more pleasure.”
— New Thought

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