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What distinguishes a winner in business or sport? While natural talent and disciplined training are crucial, the mind plays a pivotal role when two professionals are equally matched. This exploration delves into the mental processes of sporting stars, uncovering the attitudes and approaches that enable peak performance consistently and applying these insights to the business realm. Key mental characteristics set winners apart: how do they channel adrenaline into controlled power while others falter? What do athletes mean by terms like 'the inner game' or being 'in the zone'? Coaches play a significant role in unlocking potential—what lessons can business leaders learn from these sports superstars? Featuring insights from over 30 renowned athletes, including Sven-Goran Eriksson, Matthew Pinsent, Clive Woodward, Nick Faldo, and Jonny Wilkinson, the authors leverage extensive firsthand experiences from top-level competition. They also incorporate expertise from professional coaches and psychologists who have guided these athletes, revealing personal techniques that have proven effective under pressure. This comprehensive examination highlights the mental strategies that can elevate performance in both sports and business.
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Mind Games, Jeff Grout, Sarah Perrin, Sir Clive Woodward
- Language
- Released
- 2004
- Binding
- (Paperback),
- Book condition
- Good
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- Title
- Mind Games
- Subtitle
- Inspirational Lessons from the World's Biggest Sports Stars
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jeff Grout, Sarah Perrin, Sir Clive Woodward
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 414
- ISBN10
- 1841126136
- ISBN13
- 9781841126135
- Series
- Description
- What distinguishes a winner in business or sport? While natural talent and disciplined training are crucial, the mind plays a pivotal role when two professionals are equally matched. This exploration delves into the mental processes of sporting stars, uncovering the attitudes and approaches that enable peak performance consistently and applying these insights to the business realm. Key mental characteristics set winners apart: how do they channel adrenaline into controlled power while others falter? What do athletes mean by terms like 'the inner game' or being 'in the zone'? Coaches play a significant role in unlocking potential—what lessons can business leaders learn from these sports superstars? Featuring insights from over 30 renowned athletes, including Sven-Goran Eriksson, Matthew Pinsent, Clive Woodward, Nick Faldo, and Jonny Wilkinson, the authors leverage extensive firsthand experiences from top-level competition. They also incorporate expertise from professional coaches and psychologists who have guided these athletes, revealing personal techniques that have proven effective under pressure. This comprehensive examination highlights the mental strategies that can elevate performance in both sports and business.