Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence
by David Casstevens, Gary Mack
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Author: David Casstevens, Gary MackEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-06-03
ISBN: 0071395970
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
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- ISBN13: 9780071395977
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Book Reviews of Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence
Book Review: Well worth the time and the price. If more tactics, better
Summary: 4 Stars
Many readers said that it's clumsily written. I really cant agree so. It's a little repetitive especially in the second half of it. However, the author did quote a lot of real life examples including successful players' personal quotes to stress the importance of the mind on performance. The key message had been well delivered, for sure. However, it would be better if he could tell more on the "how" side, as in page 9, "One key to achieving success in sports is learning how to focus on the task and not let negative thoughts intrude. The mind can concentrate on only one thing at a time. So, rather than suppress what you dont want to happen, you must focus on what you do want to happen or on some neutral thought. In working with the placekicers, I use a distraction technique. I ask them to create a word that, when said to themselves, will block out all negative thought and help relieve tension."
Certainly a good read for aspiring athletes, for leisure and for life. Anyway, below please find some copy and paste of my favorite messages for your reference.
Competition is won or lost on the six inch playing field between the ears. Practice the seven C's (Competitive, Confident, Control, Committed, Composure, Courage, Consistency) of mental toughness. Learn to love the competition. Pg 28
It takes years of hard work to become an overnight success. Are you willing to make the committment and pay the price. Pg 69
Learn how to fail successfully. Hate to fail but never fear it. Learn to view failure as feedback. Pg 80
You cant outperform your self image. - Dennis Connor. Pg 81
Discipline means doing what you have to do when you need to do it, whether you want to or not. Pg 95
The more you hurry the later you get. When you find yourself rushing you are no longer in the present. Pace instead of race. Pg 144
The less tension and effort, the faster and more powerful you will be. - Bruce Lee / The way to run faster is with four fifths effort. Just take it nice and easy. - Bud Winters Pg 145
The will to win is important, but the will to prepare to win is vital. - Joe Paterno / Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. - Wayne Gretzky Pg 155
Summary of Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence
Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition.
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