The Zen Master
Geeks often have a fiery side, driven by a desire to achieve, to break new ground, and to make their mark. This side of them is fearless in the face of risk and can be aggressively competitive. At the same time, their ability to obsessively focus makes them capable of deep reflection in the midst of activity or chaos. These counterbalanced traits—fierce curiosity married to an ability to free the mind from needless distraction—are the basic elements of the skill of preparation.
No one embodies the yin-yang of ferocious drive and the ability to transcend the moment more than Phil Jackson, famous for leading his teams, the Chicago Bulls and the LA Lakers, to a record eleven championships. Standing almost seven feet tall, his one-of-a-kind ...
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