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Listen to the Introduction of the Book by Dr. Javidi
The Theory of MAGNUS OVEA seamlessly integrates rigorous analysis with practical application, offering a comprehensive framework that mirrors the precision and resilience essential in cybersecurity. The theory transcends traditional boundaries, providing insights into human potential. When applied to cybersecurity, these insights help us understand and influence human behavior, ultimately enhancing security measures and optimizing performance in an increasingly complex world.
Giti Javidi, Ph.D.
Professor and Director of Information Assurance
& Cyber Security Management, University of South Florida
As Kurt Lewin famously remarked, “There is nothing so practical as a good theory.” The MAGNUS OVEA Theory offers a pan-theoretical explication that brings together the work of theorists Albert Bandura, Victor Vroom, and Daniel Siegel into a practical, cohesive framework for fulfilling one’s potential. Underlying the theories of Bandura, Vroom, and Siegel is the meta-philosophy and tradition of Bushido, as illuminated by Miyamoto Musashi in The Book of Five Rings.
Read through this lens, it becomes apparent that MAGNUS OVEA is ultimately a book about Warriorship. In this context, a “warrior” is defined outside the limited concept of those who engage in combat operations. A “warrior” is an individual who makes personal sacrifices in the service of values that he or she holds as sacred, someone who, as authors Javidi and Ellis state, “steers [one’s] course with intentionality and purpose” and aims to master their self by “transcending the narrow confines of self-interest.” For warriors, hardships and not merely to be endured but are the crucible through which oneself and one’s community develop in complex but synchronous inter-dependence.
In The Theory of MAGNUS OVEA, Javidi and Ellis provide a meta-framework—the “11 Rings” for developing and deploying the qualities of warriorship in a range of domains, including family units (As they say, “Family is not just a unit. It’s a sanctuary of love, understanding and growth, where each member plays a vital role in shaping a shared journey of happiness and fulfillment”), professional endeavors, close relationships, financial health, and physical health optimization. Thus, MAGNUS OVEA takes the reader from theory to practice, engaging us with a series of specific, actionable habits to cultivate warriorship and fulfill our potential.
Shauna “DOC” Springer, Ph.D.
Dr. Javidi continues to provide theoretical knowledge that applies to the lives and development of professionals capable of transforming organizations and communities.
Timothy Downs, Ph.D.
President, Minnesota State University Moorhead
In terms of human performance and well-being, economics have failed to take into consideration the interconnectivity and interdependencies of human life, and thereby, economists have been unable to find solutions for marginalized communities. Alas! The guidance provided by a must-read new theory—The Theory of MAGNUS OVEA—by Mitch Javidi and Brian Ellis explains the power of thinking about such interconnectivities.
Lynn Ilon, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Seoul National University (SNU), Seoul, South Korea
The practical application and utilization of the MAGNUS OVEA Theory is at work through MAGNUSWorx Platform to elevate Human Performance and wellbeing. CHECK IT OUT!
