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Michael Jordan credits George Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls, helping Jordan lead the team to six NBA championships. Mumford also helped Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom and countless other NBA players turn around their games. A widely respected public speaker and coach, Mumford is sharing his own story and the strategies that have made these athletes into stars in The Mindful Athlete: The Secret to Pure Performance.

*** Shortlisted for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2013 *** Is Usain Bolt a superhuman one-off? Are sports stars like Paula Radcliffe and Tiger Woods born or made? Could we all be Olympians if we trained hard enough? And is the answer to be found by looking at Alaskan huskies? In this...

There comes a time in every competitive athlete's life when the cheering stops, and it's time to move on to other pursuits. Written by a former Division 1 football player and Academic All-American, The Way of the Athlete argues that sports prepares athletes for this transition by instilling qualities that contribute to academic, business, and personal success.

Feeling anxious before your next big game? Struggling to find that laser focus you need to perform at your peak? "Champion's Mind: 5-Min Sports Focus" is here to help. This daily podcast delivers powerful mental training exercises, proven techniques, and motivational insights designed specifically for athletes of all levels. In just 5 minutes, you'll learn how to conquer pre-game jitters, eliminate distractions, build unshakeable confidence, and unlock your true athletic potential.Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, "Champion's Mind" will guide you on a journey to peak ...

World-famous competitive skydiver and coach Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld presents proven tools and techniques for success and explains how they can be used in everyday life. Dan survived a plane crash from which 16 of the 22 people on board were killed. He was left critically injured and woke up from a six-week-long coma with a broken neck, broken skull, severe head trauma, a collapsed lung, and other serious internal injuries. Against all odds, Dan recovered and went on to become one of the greatest competitive skydiver in the world.

Bloomsbury presents Rebound by Carrie Jackson Cheadle and Cindy Kuzma, read by Carrie Jackson Cheadle. ‘The evidence-backed guidance in this long-overdue resource is as crucial to managing the mental side of injury as good healthcare providers are to managing the physical side.’ Matt...

Bobby Richardson played alongside Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Moose Skowron, and Yogi Berra during one of the greatest dynasties in baseball history, and he remains to this day the only player from a losing team ever to be named World Series MVP. Impact Player chronicles Bobby’s life story - from his early days playing American Legion ball in South Carolina through his storied career with the Yankee’s and his decision to walk away from the game in his prime.

THIS AUTUMN'S MUST-HAVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM CRICKET LEGEND, JIMMY ANDERSON 'Revealing and often moving' - Guardian 21 years, 188 Test Matches, 704 Test Wickets. This is Jimmy's story: an intimate, honest reflection told with his trademark humility and dry humour. From growing up in. Burnley as an...

The timeless multimillion-copy phenomenon. 50th anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by Bill Gates. 'Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today' – Bill Gates 'One of the most powerful mindset books ever written' – Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive With unparalleled...

This program is read by the author, who is one of the most dynamic, inspiring, larger-than-life keynote speakers in the world, having shared his astonishing story in 50 different countries across the globe reaching millions of people The ultimate guide to mental toughness by James “Iron...

Forty-seven years of joyous celebrations after victories and crushing disappointments after defeats are encompassed in Marv Levy: Where Else Would You Rather Be?, but it is about more than just touchdowns and interceptions - it’s about how a person like Marv Levy, dedicated to his life’s work, can begin his career as the obscure assistant coach of a high school junior varsity team and decades later lead a team to the Super Bowl.

Why do sports captivate people? They allow us to watch human beings achieve peak performance, but, beyond physical strength and skill, what's really impressive is an athlete's mental prowess -- their will to succeed, engagement with their environment, and self-confidence. In Life as Sport, sport...

No coach in National Football League history endured more playoff heartache than Marty Schottenheimer. Despite racking up two hundred regular-season victories (only five coaches in the entire ninety-year history of the NFL ever won more games), Marty never reached the Super Bowl during his coaching career. Martyball tells the story of a man who persevered through an avalanche of misfortune and playoff agony that would have brought most men to their knees. But Marty never lost sight of why he fell in love with coaching in the first place: he wanted to teach and mold men through the game of football.

What stands between you and your dream? Listed by Advertising Age as one of YouTube’s hottest brands, Dude Perfect has used its crazy basketball shots to reach and inspire hundreds of millions with a contagious Go Big philosophy. By leveraging the connected world, the Dude Perfect guys’ dream became a reality, and now, they want the same for you.

From the author of Make Your Bed, The Hero Code and The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, comes an uplifting selection of speeches, letters, toasts and poems that capture the essence of who we are as Americans. Admiral McRaven's name has become synonymous with indelible advice for changing your life...

In The Champion's Comeback, Jim Afremow offers winning strategies for athletes of any age or skill level to get mentally psyched for competition, quickly rebound after a loss, and overcome injuries (and the fear of reinjury). Afremow explores the psychology of commitment and shows you how to develop the core confidence of repeat champions.

Sie wollen eigentlich mehr Sport machen? Weil Ihnen klar ist, dass Sie dann viel zufriedener und ausgeglichener wären? Und weil sich Ihr Körper viel besser anfühlen würde. Doch Sie können sich einfach nicht motivieren, sich regelmäßig (mehr) zu bewegen? Das Hypnoseprogramm "Get Moving!" dringt tief in Ihr Unterbewusstsein ein und kann dort mit positiven Affirmationen hinderliche Handlungsmuster verändern, so dass es Ihnen mit jedem Tag leichter fällt, Sport zu machen und Ihre Willensschwäche zu überlisten.

Wohltuende Tiefenentspannung nach dem Workout - Muskeln entspannen, Atmung beruhigen, in Stille kommen und Regenerieren: Fitness steigern! Wollen Sie sich nach ihrem Workout nachhaltig entspannen oder neue Kraft tanken zwischen ihren sportlichen Aktivitäten? Oder brauchen sie einen kleinen "Motivationsschub" vor oder während ihres Workouts? Dann nutzen sie doch diese Workout Entspannung von SyncSouls.

Lucio Fiammetta è un atleta, Professore di Scienze Motorie e coach del benessere. Motiva, educa e ispira le persone ad adottare uno stile di vita improntato sul benessere. Un audiolibro a cui fare riferimento ogni volta che la vita ti presenta una nuova sfida per affrontarla con coraggio, determinazione ed energia. 10 efficaci strategie spiegate in modo chiaro, semplice e innovativo per imparare a vivere in salute. Una guida che ti condurrà passo dopo passo verso uno stile di vita sano e attivo, sfidando la mente e il corpo a superare i limiti e vivere al massimo delle tue capacità!

The transformative mind-model for performing under stress and making pressure your advantage Used by the planet’s top performers In Performance Under Pressure, forensic psychiatrist Dr Ceri Evans gives you the tools to take control of the moment. Beat doubt, worry, regret and burnout with...