Peak Performance!! : WELL-BEING – Living in a Beautiful State

by Alan Sullivan

At some point in our lives, most of us encounter difficult circumstances by virtue of people or situations that cause us stress and suffering. In modern day language, people sometimes refer to “the matrix” as a metaphor for getting stuck in the demands of the world… be it society, materialism or cultures, and perhaps involving our work colleagues, family or friends. Buddhists have long referred to the Wheel of Samsara, an inevitable Wheel of Suffering that we experience as we progress from cradle to grave during our lifetime(s).

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could just detach from the world with all of its demands and expectations and live an outstanding life of freedom, love and adventure, without stress and suffering?

Well-being – living in a beautiful state – enables us to live relatively stress-free in so many ways. By way of example, this book will help you to increase your ability

Live in the present while at peace with the pastBecome free of ruminationIdentify and remain focused on your core purposes, values and strengthsBecome forgiving, compassionate and gratefulFeel good about yourself and your lifeInteract with others more effectivelyMake wiser choices and decisionsLive consciously and deliberatelyAdopt a simpler and healthier lifestyleEngage your body, mind and soul holisticallySleep more soundlyLove more deeplySee more clearlyLive with optimism and enthusiasmThe book is divided into 3

Part 1: Happiness Now!

Part 2: Lifestyle

Part 3: Maintaining a Beautiful State

Learn about the emotional scales of Hicks' (Abraham), (Dr.) Hawkins ... and Hanh (Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk).

And, learn about The Four Sacred Secrets of authors Preethaji and Khrishnaji, in this extensively researched sixth book in the peak performance series. Do a selection of the practices which have been derived from many sources... to acquire the results that you desire.

Benefit from the knowledge and practices provided to live out, not simply a better version of you – in a world comprising more than 7 billion people that isn’t going to shift the needle or dial a great deal relatively speaking– but, rather, transform your life from the inside out. Indeed, herein lies the opportunity to reclaim your true authentic self that was there all the time under the noise of existence. As such, as you understand and embody the book’s contents, you will transform to experience a much enhanced sense of well-being – your ticket for living in a beautiful state.

122 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2020

About the author

Alan Sullivan MSC, MBA, MCMI is a consultant and author. He has lived in SE Asia mainly in Jakarta, Indonesia and in Thailand for over 20 years apart from an assignment in India and a few forays into Sub-Saharan Africa.

Reviews

[Huda · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Peak Performance" is a transformative guide that empowers readers to break free from the burdens of stress and suffering, offering a path towards a life of freedom, love, and adventure. Drawing from various wisdom traditions, the book provides invaluable insights and practical techniques to help navigate the challenges of everyday life.

Divided into three parts, the book delves into the keys to happiness, lifestyle choices, and maintaining a beautiful state. It explores emotional scales, such as Hicks' (Abraham), (Dr.) Hawkins, and Hanh, while introducing "The Four Sacred Secrets" by Preethaji and Khrishnaji.

Through extensive research, the author presents a holistic approach to peak performance, integrating practices from diverse sources to bring about the desired results. By embracing the knowledge and implementing the practices shared within these pages, readers can unlock their authentic selves and experience a profound sense of well-being.

"Peak Performance" offers a powerful opportunity to transform your life from the inside out and embark on a journey towards lasting happiness.

[Santiago Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read book

Alan Sullivan's "Peak Performance!! : WELL-BEING – Living in a Beautiful State" offers a profound guide to navigating life's challenges and embracing a stress-free existence. Sullivan skillfully presents a roadmap to liberate oneself from the pressures of modern life, allowing readers to experience freedom, love, and adventure without succumbing to stress and suffering.
Divided into three insightful parts, the book explores happiness, lifestyle, and maintaining a beautiful state. Sullivan draws from a diverse range of teachings, including Abraham Hicks, (Dr.) Hawkins, and Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk Hanh, as well as "The Four Sacred Secrets" by Preethaji and Khrishnaji. This extensively researched work provides practical practices to enhance one's well-being holistically, fostering improved relationships, choices, and self-perception.
Sullivan's book is a transformative guide, prompting readers to delve within, rediscover authenticity, and ultimately lead a life of optimism, clarity, and enthusiasm. Whether seeking personal growth or a shift in perspective, "Peak Performance!!" offers invaluable wisdom for embracing a beautiful state of being.

[Maria Paula Castellanos Monroy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book to get your full potential

Alan Sullivan trough this amazing book “Peak Performance” offers you a lot of tools to get the vest version of yourself!

We, as human beings inevitably face challenges that challenge us, but above all they lead us to question the reason why there are so many cultural, physical and emotional demands in the world, which in my opinion makes everything worse.

If this book reaches your hands, I recommend you 100% to read it, if you have the opportunity to free yourself from many limiting thoughts and beliefs, to be yourself and achieve success in your life, why not do it?.

The book has a lot of tools, tips, advice, recommendations, and topics that the author shares with us, besides being a simple book to understand, without complicated language or anything like that. I think the author really shares this knowledge not so much as a business but because he really wants to help you improve your life, I felt like a friend, and I loved that!

[Valery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peak Performance!!: Well - Being- Living in a Beautiful State by Alan Sullivan is a thoughtful and positive book. The book is written around the acronym of SCHOOL which from the spiritual perspective stands for: Serene Smile, Cool Confidence, Harmonious Happiness, One-With-Life Optimism, Open-To life Opportunities, and finally, Lover of Life. With a little practice, you can manage your life by adhering to this acronym and all that it suggests to create a more "beautiful life". However it does take some practice to become skilled at not reverting to old patterns of thinking, and allowing this new way of thinking to take hold. This is a well written book, with a light conversational tone which makes the subject matter approachable and possible to implement into your life. The book draws largely on Buddhist principles, whittling it down to become an accessible, understandable process and way of thinking. Highly recommend.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is number 6 in a series about health, well being and stress-free living. This particular book will help you identify your core purpose, your values, your strengths as well as your weakness and how to work with them to turn them into strengths. Learning how to feel good about yourself, how to make good decisions (not ones simply based on a reactionary way of thinking), as well as how to sleep better are only a few of the topics covered in this book. You could get this information in other books, but it is all here in one easy to understand book, waiting for you to discover it.
Having read previous books in the Peak Performance series, I was eager to read this one as well. The author, Alan Sullivan did not disappoint. His well-written advice and examples help bring out what he truly is saying in this book, the ability to live stress-free is there for everyone of us. We just need to reach out and grab it.

[Aparna Preethi · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Peak Performance!! : WELL-BEING" by Alan Sullivan is an exceptional book that offers insightful and practical advice for achieving optimum well-being and unlocking one's true potential. Sullivan's expertise in the field of peak performance shines through, making this book a valuable resource for anyone striving to live a fulfilling and successful life. One of the strengths of this book is its comprehensive approach to well-being. Sullivan delves into various aspects of human performance, including physical health, mental resilience, emotional intelligence, and social connections. By addressing the interconnectedness of these dimensions, the author provides readers with a holistic framework to enhance their overall well-being. Sullivan's writing style is clear, engaging, and accessible. He combines scientific research, personal anecdotes, and practical exercises to convey his ideas effectively.

[Steven Finkelstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peak Performance is a book about how to become more at peace with oneself. This is a concept that many people grapple with. Finding inner peace and becoming accepting of yourself, including all of your flaws, can take a lifetime, and some individuals never make it to that point. However, there are steps you can take that will get you closer to this state of Zen, and this well-written, thoughtful book lays out several of them.

The concepts of living deliberately and consciously are discussed. These are not just trendy buzz words. They trace their roots back to ancient philosophies that have been embraced by some of the world’s greatest leaders and thinkers.

This is an unusually powerful book that bears multiple readings. Author Alan Sullivan has laid out a path toward a higher and purer standard of living, and many individuals owe it to themselves to try and take that journey.

[Ashley Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peak Performance!! : WELL-BEING – Living in a Beautiful State by Alan Sullivan is a spiritual self-help book, and the sixth installment of the author’s Peak Performance Series. Although I’m not the type of person to sit and ruminate on decisions, the actions of others, or things that make me unhappy, I am definitely the type to get caught up in the so-called, “Matrix”: the speed and expectations of society. I picked up this book to find ways to slow down and stay that way, as well as find ways to explain rumination to others in a clear manner.
Overall, the author’s ideas are drawn from the concept of “non-suffering”. By Buddhist ideology, life is suffering, largely because of the choices we make as humans. There are definitely ways to markedly improve your spirituality and mental health—I think Alan outlines that very well.

[Carlos Armando · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Peak Performance!!: WELL-BEING – Living in a Beautiful State" by Alan Sullivan is an eye-opening guide that invites us to achieve optimal performance and well-being. With wisdom, the author addresses how we encounter difficult circumstances caused by people or stressful situations, reflecting the metaphor of "the matrix" in which we get trapped in the demands of the modern world. Through the Buddhist concept of the "Wheel of Samsara", the book explores the inevitable wheel of suffering we experience throughout our lives. Sullivan raises the idea of detaching ourselves from the world's demands and expectations to live an outstanding life filled with freedom, love, and adventure, free from stress and suffering.

This is an enriching read that inspires the path towards a fulfilling and meaningful life. I recommend reading it, it was very helpful!

[Virginia · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Peak Performance!!: WELL-BEING – Living in a Beautiful State" by Alan Sullivan is an enlightening journey towards reclaiming tranquillity and authenticity in our bustling lives. Sullivan deftly unravels the complexities of stress and suffering, weaving together insights from Buddhism to modern concepts like 'the matrix.' The book's three parts, "Happiness Now!," "Lifestyle," and "Maintaining a Beautiful State," offer a holistic approach to cultivating well-being. With practical tools and a fusion of teachings from Abraham Hicks, Dr. Hawkins, and others, Sullivan guides readers toward embracing the present, adopting healthier lifestyles, and nurturing deeper connections. His words resonate as a beacon for navigating the demands of our world, igniting the potential to live with optimism, resilience, and a genuine sense of self.

[CarlitasFox · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a must-read gem!
It may be said that in today's society there is no room for well-being since people are under stress all the time. It happens sometimes to me as well; for this reason, I decided to read "Peak Performance" by Allan Sullivan to stop a bit and nurture myself with a good read.
Along the three parts of the reading, there are terms with their definitions to help readers grasp the core of the book. Apart from that, after each chapter, there are some questions to let people wonder after reading.
It's an excellent book with lots of wisdom! Everything is well explained and simple to understand. I learned a lot and I could put into practice some tips mentioned here. I think that is a good read to start taking care of our well-being and enjoy life.

[Evelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Peak Performance!!” by Alan Sullivan is a really insightful, thought-provoking and inspirational book that delves into the challenges individuals face when caught up in the cultural, generational or social demands.
With a clear focus on living relatively stress-free, this book is a road map in which the author guides the readers through relatable anecdotes and well research-backed information, the author encourages people to reflect on their own experiences evaluating the impact of other’s expectations on their happiness.
The writing style is absolutely respectful, well organized and with the right number of details in each chapter.
As regards the cover, it invited me to take a look into it as it’s pretty captivating.

[Celeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peak Performance: WELL-BEING - Living in a Beautiful State is an excellent book written by Alan Sullivan. The author has created this series of books which are focused on personal transformation and growth. In this instalment, he explains how to live in a state of continuous well-being avoiding the things that make us feel bad or sad. Modern society and our hectic lifestyles seem to force us to be permanently immersed in a race against time and age. This fact produces stress and dissatisfaction and makes us ill. By conjugating personal experience and his vast knowledge of western and Eastern philosophies and beliefs, the author provides sensible advice to live free of pressure and pain. This is a very inspiring book. Highly recommended.

[Margarita Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful book

If you are going through a state of anxiety and frustration, and you need to connect with yourself, this is a good option to read. ''Peak Performance!!'' written by Alan Sullivan, is a book that with Buddhist lessons will teach you how to live a good life, without the stress of modern life, focusing on living in the present, accepting yourself, and making wiser decisions. This book is very interesting and I found the lessons wiser and more interesting, it is a book that makes you reflect on how you are living your life and how you can change with simple steps. Sometimes in a state of anxiety or stress, we are not able to discern or make good life decisions and this book helps you with this.

[Mariana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This enlightening guide offered me a path out of the stress and demands of modern life, which he compares to "the matrix" or the Buddhist concept of Samsara. This book, rich in philosophical and spiritual insights, is divided into three parts that teach me how to achieve happiness, adopt a healthier lifestyle, and maintain a state of well-being. Through the wisdom of figures like Hicks, Hawkins, Hanh, and the teachings of Preetha Ji and Krishnaji, Sullivan provides practical exercises that made me start the path to find peace, live in the present, and transform my lives from the inside out. This book is not just about improving oneself but about undergoing a deep transformation to reclaim one's authentic self, encouraging a life filled with freedom, love, and deep connection

[S Tyty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read plenty of books by this author and I could not leave this one behind. Its title is so catchy, I could not say ‘next book’ while looking for one which would help be enjoy a healthier lifestyle, mainly spiritual and mental health.

Through clear and concise language, he presents us with detailed and insightful information to help us enhance our skills in how to tackle stressful situations and suffering.

After reading this book, I learned that living in a ‘beautiful state’, as the author himself points us, is possible. Even though one may think it is not an easy task, Sullivan simplifies everything for us; and I am more than grateful to him.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thinking about how the world nowadays is, full of stress and suffering, this book offers a really simple yet very meaningful way to achieve a fulfilling life. One of the things that captivated me from the very beginning was how the book guides the reader in each page to reach that state of mind. It felt like an active meditation. It has practical advice and insights, also author Sullivan shares his techniques to live in the present and connects with the core values. Author mentions a hard process such as forgiveness and how to change that to gratitude and continue on the path readers may be.

Great book to find your authentic self.

[Aneley Sánchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Take time to think.

The world and modern life are constantly subjected to pressures, requirements and demands that can stress us out. Peak Performance!!: WELL-BEING – Living in a Beautiful State by Alan Sullivan is a guide to personal transformation that seeks to encourage us to express our true self and live in complete well-being.
It is interesting how the author uses terms and elements of Buddhism, for example Wheel of Samsara, and explains them in a simple way. It helped me to free myself from external pressures and be better with myself. I think this book offers the possibility to take time to think and reflect, which is extremely important to me, especially in today's lifestyle.