The Way of the Owl: Succeeding with Integrity in a Conflicted World – Martial Arts Wisdom for Handling Conflict in Business and Life

by Frank Rivers

Martial artist Frank Rivers shows readers how to successfully negotiate the daily strife in their business and personal lives. Using the owl's bearing and conduct as a model for effectively handling conflict, he offers fresh and thoughtful strategies for confronting life's most complex challenges with poise and integrity.

Genres: Philosophy, Leadership

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1996

Reviews

[Allison · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book dealt with conflict resolution using the owl as a model. The author was a martial art which he integrated into the book as well. It was okay but not life changing.

It definitely has some good points which included:
"conflict and harmony are really two ends of the same stick. To understand one you must understand the other. Some knowledge of fighting is essential to asll successful relationships."

"Your body is your first, last, and most vital ally...become a master of self-care."

"knowledge breeds understanding; understanding breeds empathy"

"Dialogue begins with the ability to listen."

[Kay Hempsall · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really great book for people who like to spend time reflecting on their personal life/development journey. I have also used many passages from this book for teaching purposes to encourage personal reflection through the metaphor of the owl.

[Jewels · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciate that the book is along the lines of Eastern philosophy. It was difficult to get a grasp on, as most of the information was paradoxical. The author admitted as such, and I suppose the duality of nature lends itself to the ideas he was trying to impart. It was interesting and gave me a lot to think about.

[Ernest · Rating 1 out of 5]

I got nothing out of this book. It was so vague and nebulas as to be unhelpful. While some of the ideas could have been useful, their presentation and deliberate aim to couch it in terms of ‘the owl’ destroyed any possible benefit of the book.

[Rich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dealing with confratations and how to avoid them. Personel developement.

[Hope]

loved the this book. read it many years ago and want to read again