Summary: Joseph Cardillo is a top selling author in the category of Eastern wisdom, health, and the martial arts. His publications include Be Like Water--Practical Wisdom from the Martial Arts, Bow to Life--365 Secrets from the Martial Arts for Daily Life, and his most recent work, Can I Have Your Attention? which offers a compelling approach to how to understand the role one’s attention plays in all aspects of one’s life, work, and health. The book also explores innovative methods for channelling one’s attentions to achieve optimal results. Mr. Cardillo is a black belt martial arts specialist, the master of five martial arts, and he uses his understanding and personal experience when he writes about mind, body, and spirit in all of his published works. His books have been translated into Portuguese, Russian, and German, and he continues to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds worldwide. He also writes a regular blog for Psychology Today. Mr. Cardillo is an active educator who has previously taught at the University at Albany’s Department of Educational Theory and Practice. He is presently a professor of English and Creative Writing at Hudson Valley Community College of the State University of New York. Tonight, Mr. Cardillo will join us to discuss his work, writing, and some of his insightful mind, body, and spirit philosophies.
