#379
Mentioned in 45 episodes

The Inner Game of Tennis

Book • 1834
This book, first published in 1974, focuses on the 'Inner Game' played within the mind of the player, against obstacles such as self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses in concentration.

Gallwey introduces the concept of two selves: Self 1, the thinking brain that analyzes and judges, and Self 2, the 'feeling and doing' brain that can master skills naturally if not interfered with by Self 1.

The book provides strategies for achieving 'relaxed concentration' and overcoming internal mental and emotional obstacles, making it relevant not only to tennis but also to other areas of life such as music, writing, work, and personal relationships.

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Mentioned in 45 episodes

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Charlie Hoehn
as a book that could help
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with his perspective on feedback.
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Derek Sivers
as a book about tennis that applies to other fields.
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as a book about the mental game in tennis, applicable to other fields.
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Lane Shackleton
as a classic book on the mental side of peak performance in tennis.
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as a great book on peak performance.
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in episode three of his podcast, discussing the concept of inner coaching.
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Albert Moukheiber
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comme un excellent outil pour accompagner les managers dans la prise de parole en public.
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Damian Hughes
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as a source of insights into the mental aspects of peak performance.
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Marcos Vázquez
como un libro que aborda la importancia del juego mental en el tenis.
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Seth Godin
as the single best sports advice book ever written.
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Eugene Jarecki
to illustrate a point about psychology and communication.
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