The Genius of Champions: How the Mindset of World-Class Athletes Can Change Your Life
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The Genius of Champions: How the Mindset of World-Class Athletes Can Change Your Life
14.99 €
Sports psychology expert Noel Brick and journalist and author of several books on sports, Scott Douglas, are convinced that the stereotype of the "dumb muscleman" is long overdue. Modern research confirms what true sports fans have always known: no world-class athlete—whether an Olympic runner, swimmer, cyclist, professional basketball player, baseball player, or football player—achieves success without intense mental effort. Champions have unique ways of assessing situations, motivating themselves, and effectively managing their time and energy. The latest scientific discoveries help us understand how they achieve this—and how each of us can follow their example. Even if the heights you aspire to have nothing to do with sports, you can benefit from the cognitive strategies of elite athletes. The tools offered in this book will help you achieve success in a wide range of areas: developing a sound business plan, defending a dissertation with distinction, presenting yourself well in a job interview, and kicking a bad habit for good. Brick and Douglas combine groundbreaking science with concrete case studies from the world of sports, demonstrating how legendary marathon runner Meb Keflezighi works with his inner dialogue or how "if-then" planning helped the great swimmer Michael Phelps win another Olympic gold medal. This book doesn't offer trite lists of obvious advice; instead, it offers a wealth of applied science and practical experience—psychological exercises, worksheets, and helpful appendices: the "Profile of My Strengths" questionnaire (which you can complete before reading the book to assess your progress at the end) and a progressive muscle relaxation script (a technique that helps reduce stress and anxiety on both the physical and emotional levels).
"Once you learn to think like an athlete, you'll realize that the mental qualities we've discussed are modifiable. They're not set in stone. You can improve your motivation, emotional regulation, focus, resilience, and self-confidence. With the right mental tools, you can develop each of these qualities. This ongoing process will help you live your life to the fullest. And that's the most important project of all." (Noel Brick, Scott Douglas)
"Once you learn to think like an athlete, you'll realize that the mental qualities we've discussed are modifiable. They're not set in stone. You can improve your motivation, emotional regulation, focus, resilience, and self-confidence. With the right mental tools, you can develop each of these qualities. This ongoing process will help you live your life to the fullest. And that's the most important project of all." (Noel Brick, Scott Douglas)
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