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Mentioned in 19 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 19 episodes
Recommended by
Cory Hixson and
Mike Schmitz for its insights into performance and leadership development, particularly its focus on inner excellence.



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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.

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

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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
Mentioned by Jim Murphy as his book.

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

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

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

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Mentioned by Nick and Jack after it was seen on the sidelines during an NFL game, read by A.J. Brown.

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

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