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The Other Talent: The Curiously Complex Role of Mental Health in Athletic Greatness and Why It's Never Too Late to Harness Your Potentia

The Other Talent: The Curiously Complex Role of Mental Health in Athletic Greatness and Why It's Never Too Late to Harness Your Potentia - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Matt FitzgeraldPublish date:2024-08-13Pages:272
Language:EnglishPublisher:Benbella BooksISBN-13:9781637745458ISBN-10:1637745451UPC:9781637745458Book Category:Sports & Recreation, Self-Help, PsychologyBook Subcategory:Sports Psychology, Personal Growth, PersonalityBook Topic:SuccessSize:8.95 x 6.05 x 0.76 inchesWeight:0.6614Product ID:SCKDJFNSY9
Take a deep dive into the psychology that drives legendary athletes to push themselves to the limits of human ability--elevating them from good to great.

On the playing field, natural talent isn't enough--there's a mental component that determines whether athletes win the race or wipe out before the finish line. But what separates standout sports stars from the rest?

In a paradigm-shifting new theory, acclaimed sportswriter Matt Fitzgerald identifies two key traits behind athletic success: strict self-regulation over thoughts and emotions and an unquenchable psychological need to pursue victory--even when it means enduring extreme mental and physical suffering.

Drawing on modern psychology, neuroscience, and performance theory, The Other Talent offers a fascinating exploration of the best athletes' winning mindset, revealing how you can tap into your own potential and strengthen your self-discipline for better emotional intelligence and sustainable performance improvements.

Readers will learn:
  • Why physical talent does not guarantee athletic achievement--and how high achievers get the most out of what they have
  • How mental-health challenges and deep psychological needs can empower and propel athletes to succeed
  • The key differences between athletes who enjoy success early in life vs athletes who find their stride as adults
  • The relatable struggles of legendary athletes--including barrier-breaking boxing champion Jack Johnson and record-breaking 63-year-old marathon runner Mariko Yugeto

An eye-opening journey into sports philosophy and the competitive nature of the human mind, The Other Talent is a galvanizing resource for both amateur and elite athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone in pursuit of excellence.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Benbella BooksISBN-13:9781637745458ISBN-10:1637745451UPC:9781637745458Book Category:Sports & Recreation, Self-Help, PsychologyBook Subcategory:Sports Psychology, Personal Growth, PersonalityBook Topic:SuccessSize:8.95 x 6.05 x 0.76 inchesWeight:0.6614Product ID:SCKDJFNSY9
Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed author of many bestselling books on the subject of sports, including Racing Weight, 80/20 Running, and How Bad Do You Want It? An experienced coach, he cofounded 80/20 Endurance, the world's most popular online provider of training resources for endurance athletes. He also created and directs Dream Run Camp, a Flagstaff, Arizona-based retreat that enables runners of all abilities to experience the elite-athlete lifestyle. In 2021, he founded the Coaches of Color Initiative, which aims to improve diversity in endurance sports through a comprehensive coaching apprenticeship program.
Publisher: Benbella Books

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Matt Fitzgerald

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