Loehr, James E. creator text New YorkUS Times Books 1997 monographic xii, 260 p. Attempts to debunk myths about stress and to promote it as the most powerful stimulus to personal growth. Provides tools for assessing personal toughness and explains the central position of the emotions. Details three performer skills that empower individuals to achieve their Ideal Performance State (IPS) on demand. Identifies four specific life skills that expand stress capacity and increase one's sense of harmony. 3/26/01 TESSA_H LRC 13.03.04 L665 20260716043420.0