{"title":"Dr. Phillip M. Stephens","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr. Phillip M. Stephens offers insightful exploration into the world of competitive sports, blending expert analysis with practical wisdom. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eWinning Fights\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the strategies and mental toughness required to excel in high-stakes environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful approach to athletic performance, focusing on both the physical and psychological aspects of sport. Stephens’ writing is well-suited for those seeking to understand the dynamics of competition through a knowledgeable and measured lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"winning-fights-by-dr-phillip-m-stephens-9781594396007","title":"Winning Fights","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinning Fights\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on 2,500 years of proven fighting principles originating from Eastern concepts and proceeding to the modern era. Like \u003cem\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Five Rings\u003c\/em\u003e, many of its lessons also apply to the world of business and negotiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Phillip Stephens conducted extensive research in developing this work. He drew from his years of martial training and his experience as a member of the North Carolina Boxing Commission. He even reached out to combat personnel at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, who offered additional insight on what it takes to prepare for combat—and to prevail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Stephens looked beyond the technical to the conceptual and found that winning fights requires twelve core principles: preparation, awareness, commitment, lethality, efficiency, discipline, power, focus, fierceness, surprise, timing, and fortitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwelve principles for winning fights\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA survey of Eastern and Western traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn intelligent yet accessible discussion of these concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Stephens writes, \"Technique is important, but techniques change, adapt, and evolve. Principles are timeless.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601374232812,"sku":"9781594396007","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/aa644eb6ba9c9c812fc323d6bd3d08b6.jpg?v=1778017811"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-phillip-m-stephens.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}