CHAPTER 10: ZEN PHILOSOPHY AND GOAL ATTAINMENT Wouldn’t it be brilliant if you were able to cope with all life’s major challenges and keep moving forward with a smile on your face? Wouldn’t you like to live a life free from the anxiety we experience when things don’t work out according to plan? What about letting go of the fear of not having done enough with your life? Or letting go of the fear of death? In this chapter, you are going to learn about the basics of Zen, an ancient philosophy that has enriched the Eastern lives for thousands of years. Its concepts will help you develop a greater level of selfdiscipline so that you can achieve your goals. Over the last twenty years, researchers in the self-development field and psychology have been studying the superior psychological health of Zen practitioners. Researchers at Penn State University have spent the last ten years analyzing the effects of Zen practices. They have concluded that adding Zen practices such as meditation to your daily routine can reduce stress, help you make better decisions, and induce feelings of calm.