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The Brave Athlete

Calm the F--k Down and Rise to the Occasion

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The Brave Athlete

By: Simon Marshall PhD, Lesley Paterson
Narrated by: Simon Marshall, Lesley Paterson
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The Brave Athlete solves the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races. You don't have one brain - you have three; your ancient Chimp brain that keeps you alive, your modern Professor brain that navigates the civilized world, and your Computer brain that accesses your memories and runs your habits (good and bad). They fight for control all the time and that's when bad things happen; you get crazy nervous before a race, you choke under pressure, you quit when the going gets tough, you make dumb mistakes, you worry about how you look.

What if you could stop the thoughts and feelings you don't want? What if you could feel confident, suffer like a hero, and handle any stress? You can.

The Brave Athlete from Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson will help you take control of your brain so you can train harder, race faster, and better enjoy your sport.

Dr. Marshall is a sport psychology expert who trains the brains of elite professional athletes. Paterson is a three-time world champion triathlete and coach. Together, they offer this innovative brain training guide that is the first to draw from both clinical science and real-world experience with athletes.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2017 Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson (P)2017 Tantor
Cycling Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Sports Psychology Triathlon Sports Human Brain Health Mental Health Performance Anxiety Sports Anxiety
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Lots of sound explanations on the mental side of triathlons and indeed life. At times it felt like the narrators were talking to you personally. It has spurred me on with my late in life foray into triathlon.

Let’s hope Tony paid back the $1500 and became Margaret.

A scientific but approachable book with loads of swearing

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Loved this book. The humour also helps and the way complex topics like neuroscience are simplified.

I will listen to this one again.

Sporty but adaptable to other areas

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Relatable to any sport and far surpasses any podcast, article, or any other motivational self development book, as it really dives deep into the mind of an athlete. The sequencing and logic of this book is perfect and gives the reader a great deal to take away and apply in real life scenarios. Thank you!

Absolutely relatable and raw truths to competing in sports

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Absolutely brilliant. Easy to listen, with a good balance of science based evidence and storytelling. Suitable for all levels of athletes, and even business owners too

Brilliant book

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Well done team. Loved this giggles it gave me, may however be swearing a little more lately.

Great! This 46 Yr old complete amateur can relate

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