Horsemanship and the Japanese martial art of Aikido may seem as far apart as two things could be, both physically and philosophically. But through the author’s chance meeting (coincidence? maybe…) of renowned horseman Mark Rashid in the mid 1990s, the commonalities of the two paths became clear and then converged. As a most unlikely student began to learn the Art of Peace, the journey took twists and turns. In time, it led to discovering the power of Practice as Aikido became a lifeline through challenge and loss and into personal growth. Written by and for other Everyday Warriors (yes, you are a Warrior, even if you don’t know it yet), Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight can help you tap the reservoir of courage and strength that’s always been within you, and grow into abilities you never thought possible and into the person you’ve only dreamed about.