Warrior: A Path to Self-Sovereignty

by Geoff Thompson

THE WORLD IS CHANGING We are no longer at the bottom of the food chain. The tigers and the lions and the Man-enemies of antiquity are safely caged and emasculated in public zoos and national parks. But new enemies have emerged and they are insidious masters of the illnesses, viruses and diseases that largely exist in contemporary society because of man’s penchant for excessive consumption and his lack of physical activity. With the need for hunting and gathering and living off our wits rapidly declining, the under-used physical body is becoming less of a sinewy working tool and more of a cumbersome liability. We have lost not only our desire for the warrior mentality; we have lost our reason for it. Infirmity is kicking sand in all our faces, and this has to change if we are to survive as a species. In his powerful new book, Geoff Thompson, martial arts legend, says that people have forgotten why it is important to be courageous. Warrior is a simple, step-by-step guide to re-booting our purpose and reclaiming our warriorship.

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 2011

About the author

Geoff Thompson is a BAFTA-winning writer, filmmaker, spiritual teacher, and martial artist with a prolific career spanning multiple disciplines. He has authored books on self-help, spirituality, self-defense, and martial arts, while also writing for film and stage.
Beginning as a martial artist, Thompson specialized in reality-based self-defense, drawing from his experiences as a nightclub doorman. He co-founded the British Combat Association and taught seminars internationally, including for Chuck Norris. His self-defense innovations include "The Wall" and "The Fence," practical techniques for real-world confrontations.
His transition into filmmaking brought critical acclaim. His short film Bouncer (2002), starring Ray Winstone, earned a BAFTA nomination, and Brown Paper Bag (2003), inspired by his brother’s struggles with alcoholism, won the BAFTA for Best Short Film. He later wrote the feature Clubbed (2008), based on his autobiography Watch My Back, as well as The Pyramid Texts (2015) and Romans (2017), starring Orlando Bloom.
Beyond martial arts and filmmaking, Thompson has established himself as a spiritual teacher and self-help author. His works, including The Divine CEO and Live Your Dreams, focus on personal transformation and overcoming fear. He has delivered a TED Talk on conquering fear and hosted a popular podcast on spiritual growth.
In 2020, he released his autobiography Notes from a Factory Floor, chronicling his journey from factory worker to internationally recognized author and teacher. Through his writing, coaching, and filmmaking, Thompson continues to inspire others in the pursuit of self-improvement and personal mastery.

Reviews

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a surprisingly great book

This book was recommended to my by a friend.

I had expected as someone who has been on a very long journey of personal development that this book would offer nothing new.

I was pleased and surprised to find the authors depth of knowledge and real commitment to developing right thought and right action in all areas.

I have made multiple notes throughout the book and will definitely be reading more from Geoff.

[kevin brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read

Geoff put things in simple and pratical way , while at the same time making it an enjoyable and inspiring read

[Alain Burrese · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned about "Warrior: A Path to Self-Sovereignty" by Geoff Thompson from a friend of mine. He sent me the book thinking I would enjoy it since I live and teach by similar principles. Well, Nick knows me well, because I really enjoyed this book. It reinforced some of my own beliefs and made me think about others. While it is a great book for martial artists to read, I think anyone who wants to live more powerfully can learn from this book and become more courageous and live lives with more purpose.

The warrior mentality that Thompson writes about in this book is similar to my Warrior's Edge teachings. Both of us are helping people reclaim their warriorship and live more purposefully and powerfully, regardless if they have occupations in the military, law enforcement, security or related fields, and regardless if they practice martial arts. Living as a warrior, basing your life on the principles that Thompson shares and guides you through in this text, is for anyone and everyone who wants to maximize their potential and live life to its fullest.

The chapters focus on various traits and ways to live. These include: Seeking a difficult life, Seeking self-mastery, Being gentle, Being industrious, Being virtuous, Making no excuses, Living in the present, Being a responsible parent, Being balanced, Being spiritual, Living free, Mentoring others, Serving others, and living with the concept of kaizen. As you can see, this book is not about fighting, or learning how to use weapons or other instruments of war. This book focuses on developing a warrior mindset that allows you to live as a warrior, to live with courage.

I was familiar with Geoff Thompson because of his book, "Dead or Alive," with Paladin Press, who also published my first book and DVDs. So I knew that Thompson knew a lot about fighting and self-defense. However, now I know that he has branched out from his original teachings on the aspects of fighting and defending oneself to the mental and self-development areas that martial arts and war arts can also help a person manifest. It's a similar path to the one I'm on, and others have followed. Maybe it comes with age, maturity and wisdom. And wisdom is something Thompson has and shares. I'm looking forward to reading more of his books, and am glad my friend Nick turned me on to them. (And was nice enough to send a couple to me.)

If you want to read an engaging self-development book, that will share some of Thompson's journey to help you along your own, I highly recommend "Warrior: A Path To Self-Sovereignty." Not only did I enjoy reading it, I looked to my own life to ensure I was living on the path as Thompson suggests, and I will look back to this book to help keep me on the path and to assist with my Warrior's Edge teachings.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well worth the read, the best Geoff Thompson book in the range - beat shapeshifter and fear the friend of exeptional people.

[Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

"If you want power, you have to earn power. You need to sculpt the physical, psychological, and spiritual infrastructure to be able to handle it."