Tiger Virtues: 18 Proven Principles For Winning At Golf and In Life

by Tresniowski, Alex

• ISBN13: 9780762423385
• ISBN10: 0762423382
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-04-05
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group

Summary

Tiger Woods is the world's greatest golfer, and possibly its most recognized sportsman. InTiger Virtues, author Alex Tresniowski defines the 18 elementsdrawn from Buddhist principlesthat constitute Woods' winning approach to golf, and reveals how his unprecedented mastery of the game is a metaphor for life. Preparation, positive thought, stillness, intuition, patience, and other strategies worth adopting on a larger scale are explored in Woods' attitude toward golf. His application of Buddhist principles has been well-documented, and he is known for his relentless commitment, fierce competitiveness, and uncanny ability to perform at his best under pressure. In fact, he has noted that "Golf has been good to me, but the lessons I've learned transcended the game." The text is supported by original interviews with more than 40 current golf pros and analysts, and most importantly, by the cooperation of Tiger's strongest influence, his father and manager, Earl Woods.Tiger Virtuesworks as both a golf coach and a life coach. It outlines each virtue, from Sureness to Adaptability, that Woods embodies in his approach to golf, and seamlessly applies them to real life.

Author Biography

Alex Tresniowski, is senior sportswriter for People magazine.

Table of Contents

FOREWORD BY DR. JIM LOEHR	6	(2)
PREFACE	8	(3)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	11	(1)
PART ONE: It'S All There	12	(10)
PART TWO: The Tao of Tiger	22	(18)
PART THREE: The Tiger Virtues	40	(140)
WAKEFULNESS: Live in the Moment	42	(8)
HUMILITY: Don't Boast, Be Gracious	50	(6)
PREPARATION: Good Habits, Good Life	56	(8)
POSITIVE THINKING: Don't Be Too Self-Critical	64	(7)
STILLNESS: Master Your Senses	71	(9)
FEARLESSNESS: Take Risks	80	(7)
HAPPY WARRIOR: Do Not Fear Success	87	(7)
INTUITION: Trust Your Gift	94	(6)
DILIGENCE: Strive Always	100	(7)
INTEGRITY: Never Let Up	107	(8)
NO EXPECTATIONS: Disregard Limits	115	(7)
YIELDING SPIRIT: Make Necessary Changes	122	(7)
SURENESS: A Refuge unto Oneself	129	(8)
VISION: Think the Unthinkable	137	(8)
ADAPTABILITY: Clarity in Chaos	145	(9)
PATIENCE: Ride the Wave	154	(8)
BALANCE: Gentle Rider	162	(7)
EXUBERANCE: Share Your Heart	169	(11)
PART FOUR: The Tiger in Us All	180	(10)
INDEX	190