The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive

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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. If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse – A winning philosophy that must be embraced to reach personal excellence and competitive greatness. To perform at a champion’s level, you must cultivate long-term memories for your success, and short-term memories for your failure. The mental abilities of confidence, concentration, and composure are crucial for being a champion in everything you undertake, be it work or sports or both. The Champion’s Mind ” is for those who are tired of being underdogs. It’s suitable for everyone who intends to take his personal and professional life on another level. About Jim Afremow

distills a myriad of golden Olympic stories into clear tools we all can use. I am positive that you willElevating your status signifies a battle to be won inside your head. Achieving sports-greatness as a plan must be put into action by a person who possesses certain traits, that makes great athletes look like lethargic individuals. This book is a good exposition of practical, applicable sports psychology. Afremow is an experienced practitioner who has worked with a number of professional athletes. Though he makes his points in part through anecdotes featuring Olympic athletes, the ideas involved are in no way sport-specific; a sprinter, a basketball player, and a golfer could all benefit from the book. Almost every kid dream of becoming an athlete; a person who can take that three-pointer in the decisive moments of the game or run towards the goal. Anyway, being an elite performer who catches the eye of everyone present, takes more than just a wish. However, having one thing in mind can help you soar in a sports manner – Everybody tries to improve and enhance its skillset. In The Champion’s Mind , Jim Afremow a sports psychologist by profession uses its finding and expertise to teach athletes how to maximize their display on the field: The Champion's Mind is very informative and full of great principles and guidelines for any athlete that is searching for excellence in their performance.”— Mike Candrea, three-time Olympic gold medal coach of USA softball, eight-time national champion coach of the University of Arizona women's softball team

We encapsulate the essence of this actionable book and provide a detailed explanation of what needs to be done. Who Should Read “The Champion’s Mind”? And Why?Identify precisely what you do that hurts your own cause the most. Eliminate that action or viewpoint immediately. To perform at a champion’s level, you must break any bad habits. We are all champions until we lose to ourselves. Focus, or selective attention, is your dedication to the task at hand to the exclusion of all else. 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.