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The Inner Game of Tennis

The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

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The Inner Game of Tennis

Written by: W. Timothy Gallwey, Pete Carroll - introduction
Narrated by: Dan Woren
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“A Zen classic” (The Washington Post) about achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—now in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue and a foreword by NFL coach Pete Carroll

“The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country-club tennis players.”—Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball and The Big Short

This phenomenally successful guide to mastering the game from the inside out has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Billie Jean King has called the book her tennis bible; Al Gore has used it to focus his campaign staff; and Itzhak Perlman has recommended it to young violinists. Based on W. Timothy Gallwey’s profound realization that the key to success doesn’t lie in holding the racket just right, or positioning the feet perfectly, but rather in keeping the mind uncluttered, this transformative book gives you the tools to unlock the potential that you’ve possessed all along.

“The Inner Game” is the one played within the mind of the player, against the hurdles of self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses in concentration. Gallwey shows us how to overcome these obstacles by trusting the intuitive wisdom of our bodies and achieving a state of “relaxed concentration.” With chapters devoted to trusting the self and changing habits, it is no surprise then, that Gallwey’s method has had an impact far beyond the confines of the tennis court.

Whether you want to play music, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. In this fiftieth-anniversary edition, the principles of the Inner Game shine through as more relevant today than ever before. No matter your goals, The Inner Game of Tennis gives you the definitive framework for long-term success. Self-Help Sports Psychology Success Sports Performance
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“A Zen classic for all of us. The Inner Game gave me faith. It convinced me that I only needed to get out of my own way.”—The Washington Post

“W. Timothy Gallwey’s handbook has been holy writ for generations of hackers and better players as well. Now it’s been reissued in a special 50th-anniversary edition as sleek as a Roger Federer backhand up the line.”—The Wall Street Journal

“Revolutionary. . . The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country-club tennis players.”—Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball and The Big Short
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My take away would be focus to play tennis or…play tennis to better the focus!

Deep essence

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The first half of the book is too elaborate. It could have been more precise. Last two chapters contains a lot of disruptive facts which can enlighten one.

Last two chapters are informative

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This books deals more with the human psychology in the game than the technical aspects of game. I loved this book. Very helpful.

The inner game of life

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I play tennis and not aware of so many simple ways to improve self and game of tennis. and improved. I not only enjoy tennis but also playing better now.
This book is equally applicable in our professional and personal life also.

One of the best book

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The way Gallwey has linked Tennis and Life in this book can only come from a person who has realized the complete meaning of Tennis and Life.

Every chapter in the book is a full of wisdom that's applicable to us that would streamline our thoughts and focus of reality of situations and thereby find new meaning on everything that we were/are doing.

The flow is so smooth that I have not felt I'm reading a book, felt like some Guru has taught me life's inner lesson through Tennis/book.

Feel like I know how to play all shots in Tennis now and call all shots in the game of Life.

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