The Laws of the Ring

by Faber, Urijah; Keown, Tim (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780062112408
• ISBN10: 0062112406
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-05-22
• Publisher: Harpercollins

Summary

"The California Kid," Mixed Martial Arts pioneer and former featherweight champ in World Extreme Cagefighting, Urijah Faber offers an unconventional and enlightening guide to mental dominance and personal success. The Laws of the Ring combines the wisdom of Robert Greene's The 48 Laws of Power, the Eastern philosophy of the Sun Tzu classic The Art of War, and the humor of Got Fight? by Ultimate Fighting champion Forrest Griffin. The Laws of the Ring is, at once, a celebration of physical and mental toughness, a serious reflection on success and failure, a colorful account of Faber's rise to greatness, and a fascinating look at life inside the cage.

Table of Contents

The First Fight	p. ix
Introduction: What's Your Passion?	p. 1
Prologue: Know What You're Fighting For	p. 7
The Laws of Power
Positive Thinking Breeds Success	p. 9
Enjoy What You Have	p. 13
Create Healthier Habits	p. 16
Life Is About the Journey, Not the Destination	p. 21
Know Yourself	p. 24
Work Harder and Smarter (Stumbling vs. Planning)	p. 26
Push Through Life's Hiccups (Dealing with Change)	p. 29
Learn from Your Mistakes	p. 43
Understand Your Talents: The Competency Model	p. 52
Use Your Head… Whatever Way You Can	p. 65
Your Fate Is Not Predetermined	p. 68
Fight Adversity with Passion	p. 74
Everyone Needs a Little Reassurance-but Ask Someone Who Knows	p. 92
Let Passion Lead (You Know What's Best for You)	p. 96
Emulate the Successful	p. 104
Eyes Forward	p. 109
You Never Know Who's Watching: The Power of Personal Credit	p. 112
Opinions Don't Drive Reality	p. 117
Keep It Real: Build Your Name by Being You	p. 123
Build a Community of Potential	p. 128
Go the Extra Mile	p. 132
Create Your Own Opportunities: Think Outside the Box	p. 137
Connect the People You Trust	p. 143
It Is Who You Know-and More	p. 147
Everyone Has Strengths: Let Them Complement Each Other	p. 154
Talk the Talk-Walk the Walk	p. 158
Tough Love Is an Art	p. 166
Money Is a Nagging Reality	p. 168
Be the Bigger Man	p. 173
The Power of Friendship	p. 185
Block Out Fear	p. 188
The Dignity of the Good Loss	p. 197
Fight to the Bitter End: The Power of Giving Your All	p. 203
Find the Good in Bad Situations (The Hidden Benefit of Two Useless Hands)	p. 207
Know Your Enemy	p. 210
There's No Excuse for a Lame Excuse	p. 219
A Final Word: Live the Dream	p. 222
Acknowledgments	p. 225
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