jpfishmaster Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I've read almost 1/3 of Brian's book and am truly awestruck! This is an amazing piece of material and should be read by all. Thumbs up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2fast Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 You're preaching to the choir here, you'll find your self rereading it down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Wait til you read it 10 years later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I actually just bought it along with With winning in Mind. I have just started reading Practical shooting. Great so far. Flyin40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjblackmon Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 It reminds me of Bruce Lee's book "Tao of Jeet Kune Do". To use what works and disregard that which doesn't work for you, to keep an open mind. Brian's thoughts are deep and his shooting philosophy is unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 i've read it about 1½ times... I'm about due for a re-read myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I've read it through at least twice and I'm currently "studying" it again. And I find it brings out a wonderful contradiction in my ability to digest literature. On the one hand, it is a terribly enjoyable book to read, but on the other hand, I cannot read very much at all without going off on a tanget and discovering something new that stops me in my tracks and impedes my progress in finishing the book. Truly, the point of reading this book, for me anyway, is not to ever finish reading it. I often find myself wondering what it was like for Brian to have written it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) Sam, it makes me wonder what it was like with all that knowledge and those thoughts swirling around in his head BEFORE he wrote it..wow And when did he realize that he had enough knowledge to write a book, and after deciding that he had enough material, how long did it take to write it.... Edited February 10, 2006 by tightloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I"m deep into the mental research thing now, and I am specificaly saving Brian's book to re-read after I wade through everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBeazlie Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 The first time you read it you go huh?!. Then you shoot a bit and when you reread it its yeah!!. Then you shoot some more and read it again and its like YEAH MAN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 And when did he realize that he had enough knowledge to write a book, and after deciding that he had enough material, how long did it take to write it.... Yeah, I've wondered that too! Obviously, BE and TGO had to realize that they were the absolute cutting edge of high speed precision shooting (and still are). But, the chore of writing it all down must have been massive. And look at all the incredible instructors that we have today! I don't even want to try and list them, for fear of leaving one or two out, but the progression of knowledge that began with Cooper and Weaver et al, though the present day, has been almost mind boggling. In my mind, Brian's book will always be the point where I really began the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 "...I often find myself wondering what it was like for Brian to have written it......" I often find myself wondering what it was/is like to just be Brian...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1b Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Still waiting for the next book Brian . . . Now it's been a while since I've hounded you on this - but I know it is, has, and should be in the works. Just a subtle reminder that your fans, students, mentees, and friends haven't forgotten the fact that you have a wealth of information we'd love to consume. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Thanks everyone! This site's turned into a full time job x 2. But yes - I'd really like to get back to writing. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allgoodhits Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 And when did he realize that he had enough knowledge to write a book, and after deciding that he had enough material, how long did it take to write it.... Yeah, I've wondered that too! Obviously, BE and TGO had to realize that they were the absolute cutting edge of high speed precision shooting (and still are). But, the chore of writing it all down must have been massive. And look at all the incredible instructors that we have today! I don't even want to try and list them, for fear of leaving one or two out, but the progression of knowledge that began with Cooper and Weaver et al, though the present day, has been almost mind boggling. In my mind, Brian's book will always be the point where I really began the journey. The amazing thing about BE books are they are the beginning and the end. There are prefundamental tidbits, and if you read them (all his books) enough there are tidbits of shooting and thinking about shooting that are beyond greatness in shooting and any other pyschomotor sport or skill. BE's wordsmithing is way beyond all other shooters and his shooting skills and understanding of shooting are on a pinnacle which has room but for a very few. Thanks Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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