Matt Russo

Kindle edition available FREE from June 8–12, 2026.
My new book, The Unwavering Center, is officially out.
If you’re into martial arts, meditation, mindset, or spiritual discipline, this book is for you.
Grateful to share this work with you all.

The Unwavering Center In a world drowning in noise, distraction, and spiritual amnesia, emerges as a rare synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern combat realism — a guide for those who refuse to be broken by life’s storms. Written by — master martial artist, Raja Yogi, and strategic life mentor — this book fo...

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THE GREATEST OPPONENT. Inspired by a student. “I have no enemies” – Thorfinn Karlsefni, Vinland Saga “My opponent is my teacher, my ego is my enemy” – Renzo Gracie What if my greatest opponent is not another man, not circumstance, not fate—but myself? What if the real battle is fought in silence, deep within...

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Chess as Meditation: How the Game Trains You for Life Most people see chess as a game of intellect, strategy, and competition. But for some, chess becomes something much deeper. It becomes meditation. When approached with awareness, chess is not merely about defeating an opponent. It becomes a training ground for the mind itself. Every move reveals som...

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Meditation and the True Center of Awareness in Self-Defense Some real-world self-defense experts teach that during a confrontation it is wise to create distance, take a breath, and regain awareness in order to prevent tunnel vision and emotional reactivity. That is sound advice. In moments of danger, fear can narrow perception and pull the mind into panic, c...

Set systems, not just goals. Work the system, and the system will work for you.
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THE EGOLESS MIND OF CHESS Chess is far more than a board game. At its highest level, it becomes a mirror of consciousness itself. Every move reveals the state of your mind: your patience or impatience, your fear, your pride, your clarity, your emotional control, your ability to adapt under pressure. The sixty-four squares be...

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Why Positive Thinking & Affirmations Matter - motivational speech Positive thinking and affirmations matter because the mind is always being programmed by what it repeatedly focuses on. Your brain takes in massive amounts o...

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I Will Sing Thy Name – Extended I Will Sing Thy Name – ExtendedIn his Super Advanced Course, Yogananda offers more extended lyrics for this chant, calling it: “Always sing”.I will sing Thy ...