"The Warrior Within" by D.J. Vanas

An enrolled member of the Ottawa Tribe and a former U.S. Air Force officer, D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas talks about the concept of the Native American warrior spirit. “A true warrior is not the toughest or bravest person in the room,” Vanas told Steve Tarter. ”A true warrior is committed to self-mastery, transforms setbacks into opportunities for achievement, refuses to quit, and most importantly, always fights for something bigger than the self,” he said.In his book, “The Warrior Within,” Vanas details the way of the warrior for everyday use.  Having spoken at Fortune 500 companies, tribal nations, and even at the White House, Vanas offers the same encouragement he provides to organizations on how to apply the warrior spirit principles at work.“Courage is not about an absence of fear but conquering it,” he said.Vanas also warns his audience to stay positive. “The information and ideas we consume can fuel the spirit of a warrior or a worrier,” he said, advocating music and laughter as “medicine” that can help the body, mind and spirit.Also, warriors don’t retire, said Vanas, pointing to the importance of elders to help the young with daily challenges.