I decided to write this book after having written several books on the applications of Taoism in different areas. I have practiced Taoism for most of my life. I studied under a Taoist Master and spent many years in a temple. I have read a great deal on the subject. I have discovered that most of what is written is unclear and, in many cases, misleading. Having practiced Taoism for most of my life, I live the Tao and have helped others to live it. It's so difficult to describe Tao because people attempt to do so through the lens of cognitive understanding and science. The Taoist perspective is completely different, so it does not lend itself well to being described through science or logic. I will get more into this later in the book. In attempting to cast Taoism in terms of logic or science, most of what makes it unique and effective is lost. To understand the Tao, you need to live it.

I teach aspects of this system to individuals and businesses. I will attempt in this book to explain what Taoism is. I will explain its different perspectives, how to experience it, and how to use it as a functional tool. To understand Taoism and apply it, you have to stop trying to compare it to logic and science. You need to look at it from its very unique perspective. Within this book and the second one, I will also teach many skills and techniques to develop your Taoist insight. This will help you operate more effectively within the world around you. I will teach you how to use it to make pragmatic changes in your life. These can include improving your lifestyle and developing better relationships with yourself and others. It can also be applied to improving business skills and other applications within your jobs or careers. Its applications can span creativity to the organization. When Taoism is practiced correctly, it is not just some strange esoteric philosophy. The Tao is dynamic and intricate.