THE BREAKOUT PRINCIPLE --- HOW TO ACTIVATE THE NATURAL TRIGGER THAT MAXIMIZES CREATIVITY, ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING
by Herbert Benson and William Proctor, 2003
    PREFACE (pxi-xiv)

    The "Breakout Principle" incorporates all the benefits of the "Relaxation Response" but moves beyond its understanding and applications including cardiovascular and emotional well-being --- through the reduction and management of stress! (pxi)

    PART 1 --- POWERING THE BREAKOUT (p1-103)

      1) What is a "Breakout"?(p3-25)

      2) Anatomy of the trigger (p26-45)

        The four-step "Breakout Process" clarifies the role of the "trigger:" (p28)

          Stage One --- STRUGGLE --- preliminary stress, hard work

          Stage Two --- RELEASE --- breakout trigger

          Stage Three --- BREAKOUT/PEAK EXPERIENCE

          Stage Four --- IMPROVED "NEW-NORMAL" MIND-BODY PATTERNS

      3) The "spirit" of peak experience (p46-68)

      4) Mapping the creative mind (p69-86)

      5) The ultimate self-help principle (p87-101)

    PART 2 --- THE SIX PEAK EXPERIENCES (p103-282)

      6) The first peak --- Self-awareness (p105-124)

      7) The second peak --- Creativity (p125-146)

      8) The third peak --- Productivity (p147-181)

      9) The fourth peak --- Athleticism (p182-209)

      10) The fifth peak --- Rejuvenation (p210-232)

      11) The sixth peak --- Transcendence (p233-256)

      12) The power of "Intrinsic Belief" (p257-282)

    THE END. . . AND THE BEGINNING --- Realizing the promise of the breakout principle. The Breakout Principle itself may be evoked by immersion in your personal belief system, in acts of altruism, in a significant personal encounter, or in a mental state that is called "total abandon!" Also, a "breakout" can lead to new experiences or states of mind, including improved personal performance and the generation of life-changing insights! (pxi-xii)

    REFERENCES --- Basic references for all chapters (p289-304)

    INDEX (p305-320)

    ABOUT THE AUTHORS (p321)

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