Mastery is a journey, and that the master must have the courage to risk failure. — George Leonard Copy Share Image
For a master, the rewards gained along the way are fine, but they are not the main reason for the journey. Ultimately… — George Leonard Copy Share Image
Even without comparing ourselves to the world's greatest, we set such high standards for ourselves that neither we nor anyone else could… — George Leonard Copy Share Image
What if you're practicing wrong? Then you get very good at doing something wrong. — George Leonard Copy Share Image
“Competition is the spice of sports; but if you make spice the whole meal you'll be sick. The simplest single-celled organism oscillates to a… — George Leonard Copy Share Image
In terms of the game theory, we might say the universe is so constituted as to maximize play. The best games are not those… — George Leonard Copy Share Image
How do you best move toward mastery? To put it simply, you practice diligently, but you practice primarily for the sake of the practice… — George Leonard Copy Share Image
To love the plateau is to love what is most essential and enduring in your life. — George Leonard Copy Share Image
Perhaps the safest prediction we can make about the future is that it will surprise us. — George Leonard Copy Share Image
Now here is a key: you want to make it real and present in the realm of your consciousness. You don't say "I'm going… — George Leonard Copy Share Image
“Intentionality fuels the master's journey. Every master is a master of vision.” — George Leonard Copy Share Image
At the heart of each of us, whatever our imperfections, there exists a silence pulse of perfect rhythm which is absolutely individual and unique,… — George Leonard Copy Share Image
What was once impossible now summons us to dismantle the walls between ourselves and our sisters and brothers, to dissolve the distinctions between flesh… — George Leonard Copy Share Image
