The 5 Principles: A Revolutionary Path to Health, Inner Wealth, and Knowledge of Self

by Khnum 'Stic' Ibomu

Overview

This motivational and practical book guides readers through one man's life-saving quest for health and wellness in body, mind, and spirit. 

Award-winning rapper, producer, and champion of healthy living — Khnum Ibomu, widely known as ‘Stic’ from the revolutionary but gangsta hip-hop duo, dead prez, has inspired millions with his music and lifestyle. But he wasn’t always the people’s champ of healthy living in hip-hop.  

As a young musician on the rise in the late nineties, Stic was no stranger to self-destructive lifestyle habits like excessive drinking, abusing weed, and poor dietary choices. Ultimately his health paid the price, resulting in a dangerous diagnosis, leading him to found the inspirational healthy lifestyle brand and cultural movement, RBG FIT CLUB, and pioneer his own ground-breaking genre of music called “Fit Hop.”  

Stic’s relatable, non-preachy, proactive and integrative approach to wellness is centered around 5 principles:
   ·Knowledge 
   ·Nutrition 
   ·Exercise 
   ·Rest
   ·Consistency
 
The 5 Principles empowers readers to experience the wealth of wellbeing via the numerous tools and disciplines that Stic has lived and learned. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538708088
Publisher:	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date:	10/18/2022
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	1,041,084
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Stic is one half of the duo that comprises Dead Prez, a Hip Hop group that is synonymous with raising awareness for social justice. Widely considered to be one of the realest and most respected voices in Hip Hop, Stic is also known for the new sub-genre of workout music  he calls Fit Hop and his holistic health and wellness advocacy.  Stic is currently based in Atlanta where he continues his music career while also successfully managing multiple projects as an author, certified long distance running coach, and co-founder of the RBG FIT CLUB lifestyle brand.

Table of Contents

A Note from the Author: Native Tongue v

Introduction vii

Principle 1 Mindset Matters

Chapter 1 Unlearn 3

Chapter 2 White-Belt Mentality 16

Chapter 3 Right Mind: Building Mental & Emotional Fitness 26

Chapter 4 How to Meditate: A Teaspoon of Better 41

Principle 2 Listen to Your Gut

Chapter 5 King's Disease 53

Chapter 6 Plant Forward 80

Chapter 7 Vegaquarian 96

Chapter 8 Kitchen Kung Fu 114

Principle 3 Find Your Fitness

Chapter 9 Walk like a Warrior 127

Chapter 10 Going the Distance 158

Chapter 11 Enjoy the Discipline 181

Principle 4 Restoration

Chapter 12 The Wheel of Life 211

Chapter 13 The Chi Code 226

Chapter 14 R&R (Relaxation and Recreation) 239

Principle 5 Consistency

Chapter 15 Renaissance 255

Chapter 16 Tao of Fit-Hop 274

Chapter 17 Living It 285

Bonus Inspo 313

Acknowledgments 315

Index 317

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2022

Rapper and fitness promoter Ibomu (RBG Fit Club) gives back by showcasing the knowledge and understanding he's reached during the last few decades that's helped him achieve numerous personal and professional goals. While not groundbreaking, his work presents a structure that many readers can relate to and gain inspiration from. Some of the anecdotes and examples may seem a little too specific to the average reader, but the author keeps the narrative flowing and engaging. Like most celebrity lifestyle books, some of the advice is not as attainable for most, but the journey and the name-dropping make it entertaining. Even readers not as familiar with his circle will find common ground. His enthusiasm for all his interests is contagious, and he covers an astonishing number of topics, from dealing with gout to martial arts to African mythology to running a marathon. It all blends to show how his five principles can bring balance and stability to different factors of life. VERDICT A welcome addition to self-help, fitness, and healthy living sections.—Amanda Ray

Library Journal

"Stic is the people’s champ of holistic wellness in Hip Hop.”—Erykah Badu, multi-platinum singer songwriter, doula, cultural icon

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