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Dojo Wisdom for Writers: 100 Simple Ways to Become a More Inspired, Successful,
and Fearless Writer
by Jennifer Lawler
Penguin Compass
204 pp
Drawing from her knowledge, training and experience as a martial artist, black
belt Jennifer Lawler shows writers how to incorporate the principles of martial
arts into their writing. Interspersed throughout the book are personal
experiences, tips and advice from other professional working writers including
Bev Bachel, Linda Formichelli, Mary Shafer, among many others. To help writers
apply the lessons, each brief chapter concludes with an exercise. Written in a
personable, easy-to-understand fashion, Dojo Wisdom for
Writers is a quick read, making it ideal for readers with limited free time.
Excerpt:
Silence is also effective in negotiation. I once talked to an editor
about writing a magazine article. She asked me point blank, "Does $1,500 sound
right?" I was in the middle of chewing a cinnamon roll, so I couldn't answer
"YES!!!!" immediately. The pause couldn't have lasted more than a second, when
she rushed in and said, "Okay, how about $2,000?" Not bad for one second's work.
"Umm, sure," I said, after nearly choking on the cinnamon roll. "That would be
fine." Now I work a little silence into all my negotiations.
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Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Find a teacher
2. Trust your teacher
3. Respect the centerline
4. From your Chi flows your creativity
5. Meditate
6. Be open to what happens next
7. Respect your opponent
8. Keep the beginner's mind
9. No knowledge is useless
10. Perseverance brings rewards
11. Flexibility is strength
12. A warrior masters many techniques
13. Discipline leads to strength
14. Know your target
15. Teach others and you will learn
16. Physical strength creates mental and emotional strength
17. The relaxed fist is stronger than the tense one
18. Understand what is expected of you
19. Courtesy reveals your strength
20. Integrity in all actions creates confidence
21. The warrior does not reflect on past deeds while in battle
22. Know the vital points
23. A strike is stronger than a push
24. Mastery requires patience
25. Cultivate perfect awareness
26. Do not fear the blow
27. Your beliefs guide your strategy
28. Self-consciousness prevents action
29. Aiki, the impassive mind, brings strength
30. Persist even when you are fatigued
31. One who is humble can never be overcome
32. Push beyond your limits
33. Master the present
34. Understand the nature of yin-yang
35. Take small risks to build courage for large risks
36. You cannot fail if you keep trying
37. Act on your intention
38. Focus on the Way
39. Chi overcomes obstacles
40. Face the tiger
41. Overcome fear by encountering it
42. The Way is not always straight
43. Catch sight of your reflection
44. Seek to be connected with the universe
45. Know when to yield and when to stand your ground
46. A warrior must be single-minded
47. Keep your power quiet
48. Disharmony destroys focus
49. Let your intuition speak
50. Don't give away your moves
51. The Way shows itself differently for everyone
52. Protect the beginner
53. Do what is right
54. Choose the path; never look back
55. Someone else's win is not always your loss
56. Accept criticism to grow
57. You can do more than you believe possible
58. Hone unexpected skills
59. Focus on the openings
60. Draw out the guard
61. Do not be surprised when the scorpion stings
62. Practice daily, regardless of circumstances
63. Commit to training
64. Strive for mastery
65. No one gets the jump spinning wheel kick on the first try
66. Find your passion
67. Heart is more important than talent
68. Observe without judging
69. Know yourself
70. Accept hard challenges
71. Obstacles are important
72. Give your strongest effort with every try
73. Never let fear create inaction
74. Nurture yourself
75. See the target beyond the target
76. Trust yourself
77. Act instead of hoping
78. Limit unhealthy choices
79. You need a training partner
80. Learn from watching
81. Understand what you observe
82. Sometimes, remain silent
83. Find your rhythm
84. Practice broken rhythm
85. Explore other styles
86. Take what you can use, discard the rest
87. Finish the fight
88. Smile when you spar
89. Use the right equipment
90. Imagination is a weapon
91. When you enter the dojo, abandon your worries
92. Your power improves every day
93. Your voice is powerful
94. Accept differences
95. Never reveal your strategy
96. Don't allow your opponent to control the match
97. Practice your kicks 10,000 times
98. The Master respects his profession
99. Adventure feeds the spirit
100. Create
Conclusion
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