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The Psychology of Resilience in Athletics
This chapter examines the relationship between physiology and mental resilience in elite athletes, highlighting how age and experience can enhance performance while questioning the drawbacks of over-analysis. It contrasts various training methodologies and personal journeys of athletes, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies in personal development. Philosophical reflections on the pursuit of goals, illustrated by the myth of Sisyphus, further explore the significance of struggle and the meaning found in challenges.