You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Nov 18, 2025 Explore the duality of your inner selves with the concepts of the judge and the doer. Discover why focusing on the process, rather than just the outcome, can enhance performance. Learn to trust your body and let go of overthinking to allow your skills to shine. Gain insights on using awareness to manage tension and distractions effectively. Embrace failure as a result of a lack of trust in yourself, and shift towards a mindset that prioritizes experimentation over constant critique.
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Two Selves: Judge Versus Doer
- Performance is sabotaged more by internal voice, tension, and distraction than by external factors.
- Quieting the critical inner voice allows the performer to access natural skill and flow.
Trust The Body And Process
- Focus on the process—watch the ball and feel your swing instead of obsessing over results.
- Trust your body's training and avoid overthinking once prepared.
Failure Is Often Failed Trust
- Overthinking interferes with what the nervous system already knows how to do.
- Failures often reflect a failure to trust, not a lack of ability.
