ATP DOUBLES STARS ENDORSE “LESSONS FROM THE WILD” BOOK

Written by: Staff on 20th December 2011

ATP DOUBLES STARS ENDORSE “LESSONS FROM THE WILD” BOOK

epa02521801 Indian tennis players Leander Paes (R) and Mahesh Bhupathi (L) celebrate after winning the doubles final match against Dutch Robin Haase and David Martin of the USA during the Chennai Open 2011 tennis tournament in Chennai, India, 09 January 2011. The Indian pair won 6-2, 6-7 and 10-7. EPA/NATHAN G. |

NEW YORK – ATP World Tour doubles stars Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes, Max Mirnyi and Aisam Qureshi have all endorsed the new book by their sports and exercise scientist Shayamal Vallabhjee called “Lessons from the Wild.”

“Lessons from the Wild” ($14.95, New Chapter Press, available here on Amazon.com http://m1e.net/c?136915875-1rQ/BJwrAyBgo%407089626-6CbmZunF53Awo is a motivational book that draws inspiration from an inconspicuous group of wild animals, drawing a parallel between the animals’ struggles and the human race’s daily challenges. In addition to working with such players as Bhupathi, Paes, Mirnyi and Qureshi, Vallabhjee is a new age entrepreneur and lecturer who also has worked with the Indian and South African Davis Cup teams, the Indian National Cricket Team, the South African High Performance Cricket Team and many business leaders in Africa and Asia.

“The is the first book of its kind and takes simple life lessons like courage, persistence and uses unique animal stories from the wild to exemplify that lesson,” said Vallabhjee. “’Lessons from the Wild’ will make an excellent gift for any person needing some light reading, college students, children and business people looking for alternate motivational sources.”

Lessons and animals that are discussed in the book include fearlessness (the story of the Honey Badger), teamwork (the story of Snow Geese), courage (the story of the Bottlenose Dolphin), independence (the story of the Anaconda), effort (the story of the Beaver) and compassion (the story of the African Elephant) among others.

Bhupathi, the Wimbledon, U.S. and French Open doubles champion, wrote the foreword to the book, saying, “’Lessons from the Wild’ opened my mind to a whole new world — a world were self-belief, preparation, confidence, determination, integrity and trust take on new meaning.”

Said Paes, “As an athlete, the animal instinct is the most important ingredient – the ability to understand your opponent, be in-tune with the elements, recognize an opportunity or push your body and mind beyond its barriers. ‘Lessons from the Wild’ highlights this wild, natural instinct which, when coupled with intelligence, is very potent.”

Said Qureshi, “’Lessons from the Wild’ has surely changed the way I look at animals and their behavior patterns. It has given me a new found respect and admiration for the trials and tribulations they face. It’s a must read for anyone who is trying to find motivation in their lives and seeking inspiration.

Said Mirnyi, “’Lessons from the Wild’ is an all-inspiring account of useful life material. I’m positive that anyone who opens up and reads through these pages will find both useful and very encouraging material throughout the entire book. Shayamal has made a lot of input in my career and I’m sure through this book, he will help you as well.”