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"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." --Phil Jackson
Eleven years ago, when Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chicago Bulls, known for his Zen approach to the game. He hadnt yet moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he would bring his total to an astounding nine NBA titles. In his thought-provoking memoir, he revealed how he directs his players to act with a clear mind -- not thinking, just doing; to respect the enemy and be aggressive without anger or violence; to live in the moment and stay calmly focused in the midst of chaos; to put the "me" in service of the "we" -- all lessons applicable to any person's life, not just a professional basketball player's. This inspiring book went on to sell more than 400,000 copies.
In his new introduction, Jackson explains how the concepts in Sacred Hoops are relevant to the issues facing his current team -- and today's reader.
In a unique and inspirational book, the head coach of the Chicago Bulls writes about how he motivates and creates unity on the team, using the principles of Zen Buddhism. At the heart of his work is Jackson's philosophy of mindful basketball--and his lifelong quest to bring enlightenment to the competitive world of professional sports.
| Foreword | ||
| Introduction | 3 | |
| Ch. 1 | The Second Coming | 9 |
| Ch. 2 | A Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts with One Breath | 23 |
| Ch. 3 | If You Meet the Buddha in the Lane, Feed Him the Ball | 41 |
| Ch. 4 | Experiments in the Cockroach Basketball League | 59 |
| Ch. 5 | Selflessness in Action | 77 |
| Ch. 6 | The Eye of Basketball | 95 |
| Ch. 7 | Being Aware Is More Important than Being Smart | 113 |
| Ch. 8 | Aggressiveness Without Anger | 129 |
| Ch. 9 | The Invisible Leader | 147 |
| Ch. 10 | Coaching Michelangelo | 169 |
| Ch. 11 | You Can't Step in the Same River Twice | 183 |
| Acknowledgments | 205 |
Overview
With a new introduction, Phil Jackson's modern classic of motivation, teamwork, and Zen insight is updated for a whole new readership"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." --Phil Jackson
Eleven years ago, when Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chicago Bulls, known for his Zen approach to the game. He hadnt yet moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he would bring his total to an astounding nine NBA titles. In his thought-provoking memoir, he revealed how he directs his players to act with a clear mind -- not thinking, just doing; ...