We all have an athlete in us; we were all born to run, jump, swim and compete in some way or another. The gold medal at an Olympic Games has been declared as the highest honor to reward discipline, commitment, power, strength, finesse, passion, precision, patience, speed and skill, just to name a few. You too can go for gold in all areas of your life by following Jim’s strategies. Decide what you want and go after it with all you have to give, every single day. Daily acts of excellence are the secret. Choose your success today.”— Natalie Cook, Olympic gold medalist, beach volleyball distills a myriad of golden Olympic stories into clear tools we all can use. I am positive that you will Building up that self-esteem is vital for overcoming the tension of any game or contest. The way you put your mind and soul into the game, speaks about your attitude outside of the arena. Champions have one thing in common – Their attitude is fueled by hard work mentality that promotes a single focus! Keeping that fire burning inside is all it takes. Created by Dr Jim Afremow (Arizona State, San Francisco Giants), Champion's Mind contains over 130 mental training sessions to help you master the mental component of your sport. Each session is built on the wisdom Jim has used as a mental skills coach and sports psychologist to 17 Olympic Gold Medalists, 7 Hall of Famers and the San Francisco Giants.

Every day you must wake up with the same smile and enthusiasm to get at least 10 inches closer to your end-goal. What this does is giving you the cutting-edge you need to endure any hardship along the path, that may hinder your progress. Your mind can be your biggest weapon or your biggest weakness. Champion's mind gives you the mental strategies to achieve success in the face of adversity and the tightest of situations: Very good book. This is a sports psychology book but the author certainly didn't neglect educational psychology when writing it. The Champion's Mind is a great resource for anyone not just athletes for improving and developing mental skills in any domain of performance. Dr. Afremow provides several practical mental skills proven to be effective based off psychological research. He also provides famous studies to learn from as well as an assortment of Zen and Taoist stories that emphasize the effectiveness of mindfulness. Also, a chapter comprised of Olympian's anecdotes are included. There's a bunch of great quotes from various athletes, coaches, and thinkers at the start of each section. The book and the content are simple and clear to understand. As mentioned by the author, and for learning purposes, read a chapter a day to really give the content time to think about. I found this book very motivating and enjoyable. For anyone, knowledge about sport and performance psychology can provide mental skills for life. Not only about the Mental Game or Sports Psychology, but one of the best books I've read in personal development. From the start it dives right into applicable skills, scenarios, affirmations, and awesome quotes. This book is not only a book on Championship thinking for Athletes but also for business professionals, leaders, and daily life.

The Champion's Mind is loaded with great lessons, advice, and perspectives on how to be successful. The skills and strategies that Jim provides here are essential in carving a path to success, no matter what field you are in or what your goals are. I can honestly say that I have lived by many of the strategies offered in this book and I can also say I wish I had lived by more of them. But it's never too late to be as good as you can be!”— Dan Jansen, Olympic gold medalist, speed skating

Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience—its the mental game that matters most.It’s amazing to see how Dr. Afremow points out what athletes go through every day. He describes a lot of situations that I have experienced as well. In this book, you can find a lot of simple but very useful tips and principles that might help you to improve your performance.”— Britta Heidemann, Olympic gold medalist, epee fencing i84536020 |b1010002124833 |das |gn |m221208 |h9 |x1 |t0 |i3 |j18 |k140628 |n12-03-2020 16:30 |o- |aGV706.4 .A39 2013 The front end of the book, the bulk contains studies from sports psychology, accompanied by quotes of successful athletes. Admittedly, those quotes were mildly disruptive to the narrative because he had to introduce the athlete and list off his/her accomplishments each time.