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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Inner Excellence
Book • 2009
Jim Murphy's "Inner Excellence" is a self-help book that emphasizes the importance of mental fortitude and emotional intelligence in achieving peak performance.
The book delves into practical strategies for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, and developing resilience in the face of adversity.
Murphy draws upon his experiences as a former athlete and his work with high-achievers to provide readers with actionable techniques for enhancing their mental game.
The book's focus on mindfulness and self-awareness resonates with individuals seeking to improve their overall well-being and achieve their full potential.
It offers a holistic approach to personal growth, combining mental training with practical life skills.
The book delves into practical strategies for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, and developing resilience in the face of adversity.
Murphy draws upon his experiences as a former athlete and his work with high-achievers to provide readers with actionable techniques for enhancing their mental game.
The book's focus on mindfulness and self-awareness resonates with individuals seeking to improve their overall well-being and achieve their full potential.
It offers a holistic approach to personal growth, combining mental training with practical life skills.
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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Mentioned by 

as the book that NFL players read during playoff games.


Rich Roll

345 snips
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as a book gaining popularity due to an NFL player's use of it.


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as a recently finished book he enjoyed.

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for its insights into performance and leadership development, particularly its focus on inner excellence.


Cory Hixson


Mike Schmitz

149 snips
220: Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy
Mentioned by A.J. Brown, an Eagles wide receiver, who uses it to find peace before games.

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Referenced as a comparison to today's book on building confidence, and it might be referenced more internally.

67 snips
224: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser
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as the book A.J. Brown was reading on the sideline during the Philadelphia Eagles playoff run.

Ryan Hawk

38 snips
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Recommended by a listener, Carol, and chosen for its focus on mental training for peak performance and a better life.

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218: The Catalyst by Jonah Berger
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in relation to A.J. Brown reading it on the sidelines during a game.

Adam Levitan

32 snips
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Mentioned by Jim Murphy as his book.

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as a book read by A.J. Brown, impacting his performance and mindset.

Conor Orr

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as a book that became a bestseller after being seen in the hands of an NFL player.

Kevin Tumlinson

11 snips
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Mentioned by the podcast host as a book about achieving greatness and living fully.

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as a New York Times bestseller that teaches how to perform under pressure and achieve greatness.

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as a book about training the mind for peak performance and living a life filled with joy.


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as a book that Sam Morpiza influenced him to read.


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as one of the books he read when sidelined by injury.


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as a book about how our mind governs everything and the importance of detachment.

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as a self-help book that went viral after an NFL player was seen reading it during a game.

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