The Competitive Buddha: How to Up Your Game in Sports, Leadership and Life

by Jerry Lynch

Buddha Can Improve Your Athletic Performance and Life
“No other person has had more influence on my thirty-six years of coaching than Jerry Lynch.”―Missy Foote, Head women's lacrosse coach, Middlebury College

#1 New Release in Coaching Hockey, Tennis

Connect Spirituality to Sports. The Competitive Buddha is about mastery, leadership, and spirituality. Learn what you need to keep, what you need to discard, and what you need to add to your mental, emotional, and spiritual skill set as an athlete, coach, leader, parent, CEO, or any other performer in life. Understand how Buddhism can help you to be better prepared for sports and life, and how sports and life can teach you about Buddhism. Discover how people from all parts of the world have brought together the Buddha and athletics for greater fun, enjoyment, and pleasure during their performances.

On the Court, Field, and Beyond. Dr. Lynch is an avid runner and biker and he has coached athletes at the high school and AAU level. He earned his doctorate in psychology at Penn State University and has done extensive post-doctoral work in the area of philosophy, Taoist and Buddhist thought, comparative religions, leadership development, and performance enhancement. Dr. Jerry Lynch demonstrates how certain timeless core Buddha values inspire you to embrace and navigate unchartered waters and understand the Buddha-mind and the Kobe Bryant Mamba Mentality.

Become a Master Coach of Your Own Life. When it comes to leadership and coaching, The Competitive Buddha teaches how the best coaches today use the ancient methods for our modern times. Learn specific strategies and techniques for implementing this special way to guide and lead.

The Competitive Buddha teaches:

Leadership Skills
How to use Buddhism as an approach to competition
How to master athletics and life
Readers who enjoyed Win the Day, Mamba Mentality, or Relentless Optimism will love The Competitive Buddha.

Genres: Self Help

1 pages, Audio CD

Published July 13, 2021

Reviews

[Book Dragon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Competitive Buddha" is an insightful and thought-provoking audiobook that delves into the intersection of competition and the teachings of Buddha. With a focus on impermanence, this audiobook presents a unique perspective on personal growth and success in today's competitive world.

One of the standout aspects of "Competitive Buddha" is its ability to blend ancient wisdom with modern-day challenges. The audiobook explores the concept of impermanence, emphasizing that everything in life is transient, including success, fame, and material possessions. By examining the impermanent nature of these external factors, it encourages listeners to shift their focus inward and seek lasting fulfillment rather than being solely driven by external validation.

By understanding impermanence, one can detach from these fleeting achievements and find contentment in the present moment.

While "Competitive Buddha" offers valuable insights, it may require an open mind and a willingness to challenge preconceived notions. Some listeners who are new to Buddhist philosophy or who are strongly attached to the idea of competition may find certain concepts challenging to accept. However, for those seeking a fresh perspective on personal growth and success, this audiobook presents a compelling case.

One of the drawback of this audiobook is that it can be a bit repetitive. Certain concepts, such as impermanence, are reiterated throughout the book, which may lead to some redundancy. Additionally, the book spent way too much time on people that benefited from the book and Buddhist philosophy rather than focusing on the core Buddhist principles.

[Will Whitmore · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book uses Buddhism as a purely motivational tool, and you hear more about the success of its author then you need to. I had high hopes for the book when I began listening, but struggled to engage as it seemed like the author was more focused on telling you why this would work or how he has been successful, as opposed to just teaching how to utilize these elements in sport. Also, the book does not engage with Buddhism, outside of motivation and its western contacts. The author is upfront about this which is beneficial. Nevertheless, it is not one for those wanted to understand how Buddhism and sport combine from a religious standpoint

[Colleen · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book had so much potential. Instead the author used the opportunity at every corner to name drop, humble brag about famous coaches who read his prior books and turn every anecdote back to him. It was honestly WEIRD. After the first 40 pages or so it got real old real fast. I couldn’t even finish this drivel. “The Mindful Women of Maryland Lacrosse” in part 1 was my tipping point. It was wildly clear this author googled “what is lacrosse” and tried to use that as an intro to the chapter. This guy is a hack.

[Michael Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jerry Lynch, PHD ties Eastern philosophies of Buddha with the competitive nature demonstrated in both sport and life. The writer ties in his years of work associated with a wide variety of athletic championship teams. This text is a teaching book to help the reader develop new ideas to incorporate to grow and further develop the mind, body and spirit of both athlete and coach. Highly recommend for all.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book !
I started this book without waiting for something great. I really enjoyed the process of Buddhism in sports. The way it's explained is well done and the insights to apply this on ourselves are great.

[god’s strongest soldier · Rating 3 out of 5]

good