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Sports fans are familiar with the thrill of a victory in Game 7 - and the agony of being on the losing end. What underlies these emotions? Your Brain on Cubs centers on America's pastime but draws in other sports as well for an intriguing examination of talent and triumph on the field and devotion in the stands.

This golf instruction audio is the creation of a weekend golfer striving to improve his game and bring the practice range swing to the course. This 40-minute pre-shot hypnosis program uses relaxation, visualization, and auditory cues to provide the listener with the pre-shot skills that will improve scores.

In State of Play, 12-year Major League veteran, Emmy Award-winning MLB Network analyst, and best-selling author Bill Ripken breaks down these modern statistical methods to explain which ones make sense in the game's historical context, bringing them together with proven old-school strategies. He simplifies those sabermetric terms hastily added to the baseball lexicon without being fully realized, taking new-school confusion out of old-school baseball's tried-and-true common sense.

In a world obsessed with measures and predictions, how do we identify true potential? Through the captivating journeys of sports legends and an unlikely CEO, *Less than One Percent* unveils the untapped greatness hidden by conventional assessments. This book is a thought-provoking call to recognize the extraordinary talent within us all, urging a reevaluation of how we assess and nurture greatness in every arena of life.

Are you ready to discover the skills necessary to Play on Purpose? More than a great story, this sports fable provides the skills and strategy elite athletes practice to succeed. Whether you are an athlete, a coach or parent, Playing on Purpose is for anyone who believes athletics has the capacity to change lives and change the world.

Are you ready to join the fastest-growing sport in America? Welcome to the ultimate guide for pickleball enthusiasts! Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, this audiobook dives deep into the exhilarating world of pickleball, blending strategy, skill development, and the joy of community.

A New 20/20 Vision is an inspired road map for creating sustainable happiness. Rochestie boldly illustrates the ability to always have perspective and find joy in all aspects of life. By adopting this innovative positive filter, you too can redefine the way you experience the world.

Who is your toughest opponent? Who wouldn't want a game plan for beating that opponent with regularity? Most athletes instinctively know that they see their toughest opponent every day in the mirror. Anything you want to accomplish in your sport ultimately boils down to the mind game. Are you winning it or losing it? Do you take the mental game seriously? Winning the mental game is critical, and this audiobook will give you tools and strategies to do just that.

Want to learn how to think like a champion and train like a warrior? Then this extraordinary Sports Psychology - five book bundle will help you develop a strong mindset so that you can develop a strong athletic body. So do you want to learn how to think like a champion and train like a warrior? Then buy this amazing Sports Psychology - five book bundle now!

How to live a more creative, content and fulfilled life by reconnecting with nature. Brothers Jack, Calum and Robbie have been swimming together their whole lives, and they have never lost the sense of wonder, excitement and relief that getting in open water brings. In this book, we learn about their swimming feats, from tackling the 145km River Eden to setting the world record for swimming in the Arctic.

There comes a time in every competitive athlete's life when the cheering stops, and it's time to move on to other pursuits. Written by a former Division 1 football player and Academic All-American, The Way of the Athlete argues that sports prepares athletes for this transition by instilling qualities that contribute to academic, business, and personal success.

Dr. Bill Thierfelder knows what it takes to win. As a student at the University of Maryland he dominated the high jump, winning fame as an All-American and Irish national champion. Later he earned his doctorate in sports psychology. He became a private coach and mentor to the world's top athletes...and revealed to them his hard-won secrets for success.

For as long as he can remember, BJ Daniels ate, slept and breathed football. He became a star quarterback at the University of South Florida and went on to play professionally in the NFL, winning the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013. In many ways, it seemed like BJ was living every athlete's dream. However, he also saw first-hand the lows that accompany being a football player at the highest level.

This transformational guide offers proven strategies that empower young athletes to excel in any sport and life, equipping parents and coaches with tools to nurture a champion mindset.

Are you a parent, coach, or grandparent concerned about the stress, setbacks, and self-doubt that come with competitive sports? Do you want to help your athlete build resilience, confidence, and mental toughness, but aren't sure where to start? This book is your complete guide to nurturing a winning mindset in young athletes. Through real-life baseball stories and proven strategies, it empowers them to face challenges on and off the field with strength and determination.

Discover the three things that you can do to shore up your weak areas, boost your strengths, and equip yourself to play at your very best each and every time you hit the field. From physical exercises designed to strengthen your arms and body to mental tips that will keep your mind in the game, the proven strategies in this book will help you to improve your overall playing ability!

Unlike traditional psychology books, Mental Wellness for Athletes is engaging, accessible, and practical. DeNoble’s unfiltered approach reflects the passion and authenticity of his experiences. Through hilarious yet profound storytelling, DeNoble guides listeners through six concepts of wellness—a psychological system he developed. These concepts address performance anxiety, eating disorders, injuries, self-esteem and the unique challenges of dating and social media in the athletic world.

Are you ready to master the exciting game of craps? In Craps for Beginners: Simple Steps to Become a Skilled Craps Player, you'll learn how to confidently approach the craps table and improve your skills with easy-to-follow instructions. Whether you’re new to the game or want to refine your strategy, this guide will help you understand the rules, bets, and strategies to maximize your winning potential.

In most corporate workplaces, the brains of the people working there are the biggest asset of the business. The brain runs on energy, but most organizations treat people as though their personal energy is an infinite resource. It is not. Leadership coach and jiu jitsu champion Josefine Campbell examines how to increase awareness and navigate between different states of mind—agile, mellow, narrow, fragile—to improve your personal, your team’s, and your organization’s mental agility.

Ever felt the weight of sluggishness and lack of concentration pulling you down? Just like a fatigued muscle, a tired brain can seriously hinder performance. In The Tired Brain, we debunk the myth that mental energy is beyond our control and that external factors like stress and workload are constantly calling the shots. Discover how to manage your mental energy to sustain focus, motivation, and peak performance. Inside, uncover effective strategies to recharge your mental batteries.