Mindfulness without the Bells and Beads

Praise for MINDFULNESS WITHOUT THE BELLS AND BEADS "Clif's superb approach to training the mind for peak performance without sacrificing well-being is a breath of fresh air. That he has been able to help tens of thousands of leaders make time for self-care and realize it's a requirement for high performance is a testament to the power of his work. It's an inspirational story that comes with a guide to training the mind for resilience and personal excellence, helping us tap into our deeper resources, and not just excel and overcome obstacles but be transformed by them." -Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO of Thrive Global and bestselling Author of Thrive and The Sleep Revolution "In this book, the author artfully dissects the battle we all wage against our inner critic and provides the tactics and strategies to win the war of self-mastery." -Robert Greene, New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power , The Art of Seduction , The 33 Strategies of War , and Mastery "Superbly written and profound. Simply the most accessible and compelling guide to reaping the benefits of mindfulness in the modern world. Clif's authenticity shines through as we learn the true power of a trained mind and that high-performance does not need to come at the expense of personal well-being." -Doro Bush Koch, Founding Partner of BB&R Wellness Consulting and New York Times best-selling Author of My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush "Whilst I have been personally passionate about mindfulness and its benefits, it has often been a challenge to share the benefits to others. In this book, Clif has created an accessible guide for professionals seeking to connect their approach to life and work, with balance, high-performance and ongoing growth." -Brooke Finlayson, Chief Learning Officer, Mondelez International "As someone who works with some of the most elite performers on the planet, I can say that the mental aspect of performance is the difference maker. Whether you are experienced in mindfulness, or just starting out, this book will help you achieve excellence. Clif is a life-long mindfulness practitioner, an exceptional speaker, and now an accomplished author. This is a must read for anyone who wants an easy-to-digest, yet powerful way to take their game to the next level through the practice of mindfulness." -Mark A. Campbell, Founder, Campbell Performance Systems & Director of Mental Conditioning, Washington Nationals Baseball Club "When you look closely, mindfulness is simply the remarkable human capacity to bring all our available resources to bear on each moment of our lives. In this book, Clif Smith has done a remarkable job of looking past the hype and spirituality to the heart of mindfulness. Smith's honesty, humility and wisdom opens our eyes to the potential of cultivating this capacity to achieve exceptional performance, inspiring leadership, innovative thinking and extraordinary collaboration. No equipment to buy, no assembly required, no place else to go and nothing else to do. Being present is proven to be a game-changer for humans, so if you are one, this is for you." -Steven D. Hickman, Psy.D. Executive Director, Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and Founding Director, University of California San Diego Center for Mindfulness "Clif's story is the quintessential American rags to riches story and proof that with self-discipline and consistent effort, one can change the trajectory of their life. The greatest thing about this book is not only does Clif share his inspirational journey, he also provides a map and compass so anyone can do the same using the principles of mindfulness, without any of the fluff." -Michael Waltz, Author of Warrior Diplomat: A Green Beret's Battles from Washington to Afghanistan "Clif's book teaches mindfulness in a compelling way by taking you along on his one-in-a billion journey of triumph. He clearly explains the need for and impact of training the mind. I've never read a book that so clearly maps out that path to the power and positive impact of mindfulness." -Eric Maddox, former U.S. Army interrogator and Author of Mission Blacklist #1: The Inside Story of the Search for Saddam Hussein as Told by the Soldier Who Masterminded His Capture "As a (former) skeptic of mindfulness, I could not have imagined how much this book would transform my view of it. If you're in a high-risk profession like law enforcement, military, or intelligence and thought mindfulness would dull your edge, think again. Clif reveals the full potential of mindfulness to transform our approach to life and work in a way that allows for living with balance, high-performance, and situational awareness. I wish I had been practicing this earlier in my career." -Ed Herbst, retired FBI Agent and member of the Senior Executive Service