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Ready to Think Like a Champion?
In the world of elite sports, victory is often attributed to physical and athletic prowess alone. But what if the key to unlocking your full potential lies not in your physical abilities, but in your mindset?
In Extreme Balance, three renowned experts on performance, motivation, and competition dive into the unexplored territory of the mind, paradoxically revealing the one mindset that can truly elevate your game: the ability to embrace an unfixed mindset. Through a series of gripping stories, perceptive interviews with champions, scientific insights, and expert analysis, you will be challenged to reconsider your entire approach to success.
Discover how embracing an unfixed mindset can revolutionize your approach to sports performance.
Learn from world-class athletes and experts as they unveil the paradoxical principles essential for champion success.
Gain insights into the mental tug-of-wars athletes face and how to leverage them for your benefit.
Transform your thinking, transform your game, and embrace the path to championship performance with Extreme Balance.
Contents
Preface by Ben Askren
INTRODUCTION: EXTREME BALANCE: A Paradoxical Quest
SECTION I: The Hypocritical Mind: The Data, The Science, What We Know
CHAPTER 1: Where Salt Meets Pepper
CHAPTER 2: The Problem with Extremism
CHAPTER 3: The Importance of Flexibility
CHAPTER 4: How Champions Become Champions
SECTION II: The False Dichotomies: "And" Over "Or"
CHAPTER 5: Caring Deeply AND Keeping it in Perspective
CHAPTER 6: Focusing on Process AND Focusing on the Outcome
CHAPTER 7: Thinking You're Good Enough AND Thinking You're Never Good Enough
CHAPTER 8: Respecting Your Opponent AND Crushing Your Opponent
CHAPTER 9: Preparing for Anything AND Expecting the Unexpected
CHAPTER 10: Using Your Head AND Using Your Instinct
CHAPTER 11: Pushing Through Pain AND Pulling Back the Reins
CHAPTER 12: Being an Individual AND Being a Team Player
CONCLUSION: Sport as Preparation for Life, Except When It's Not
Appendix: The Path to EXTREME BALANCE
