The Mindful Athlete
By George Mumford
Secrets to Pure Performance. Parallax Press, 2015.
Summary of The Mindful Athlete book by George Mumford
Pragmatic and inspiring advice from a top sports psychologist and mindfulness expert on how to tap into your spiritual superpowers and optimize your performance, whether on or off the court.
Chapters in The Mindful Athlete book summary
What do you get from this book? How to achieve peak performance in any field through mindfulness and self-knowledge
Don’t wait until your “ass on fire” moment to change your life
Mindfulness is a brilliant way to connect to the present moment and free yourself from stress
Peak performance happens when you lose yourself and find your way into the Zone
Pure performance follows from the combination of concentration and mindfulness techniques like bare awareness and deliberate intention
Have a clear sense of purpose, learn to really know yourself, and turn failures into opportunities
With the right effort, all of your actions come from a place of calm and carry positive intentions
Trust reveals your divine spark, giving you the confidence to face and overcome life’s challenges
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Who should read The Mindful Athlete book
- Athletes and sports fans
- coaches and trainers
- professionals in any field
- anyone who wants to realize their full potential
About the author of The Mindful Athlete
George Mumford
George T. Mumford, a.k.a. The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer, is a world-renowned expert in sports psychology who works with professional basketball players who have gone on to become NBA champions, the likes of which include Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal. Additionally, he trains other top athletes as well as chief executive officers and similar corporate leaders.
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