


Changing eating habits, changing jobs, and changing relationships are all indicators on Dartmouth’s Life Change Stress Test. Studies show that even positive change can be stressful. In 2010, the American Psychological Association declared chronic stress a public health crisis. Bisio illustrates that the microcosmic hand-to-hand martial arts philosophy and the macrocosmic strategy of militaries both require recognition and adaptation to patterns of change-or negotiating uncertainty-in social and political life. The best way to do so is to have a strategy in place to attempt to learn, grow, and live in harmony-or else risk tipping over into combat, resistance and increased stress. The line between conflict and combat in modern life is one we must all navigate. The only constant is that things change and predicting the future is far from an exact science. Bisio shows us, however, that there are long-used strategies for handling change, which he has adapted for use today in business, personal relationships, and our own self-fulfillment.

The good news is that in times of conflict and change, there are also opportunities for growth-what author Tom Bisio calls “inherent dynamic potential.” Life is uncertain. But off the battleground, life still presents no shortage of conflicts. If you’re fighting in a war, it’s a full-scale crisis. Rooted in martial arts, the Yijing (Book of Changes), and military strategy Beyond the Battleground: Classic Strategies from the Yijing and Baguazhang for Managing Crisis Situations is a practical resource for adapting to change and managing stress. Key #4: “Adopt the right strategy.” Classic Strategy from the Yijing and Baguazhang Jordan Belfort, the real life Wolf of Wall Street, succeeded in life with what he boiled down to four keys of success. New Release: Beyond the Battleground Posted by Chas Schwartz – May 17, 2016Ĭategories: Martial Arts New Release Psychology & Personal Growth
