The Inner Game of Tennis: The classic guide to the mental side of peak performance

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50th Anniversary Edition featuring a new foreword by Bill Gates.

“Groundbreaking… I still give it to friends today” – Bill Gates

“One of the most powerful mindset books ever written” – Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive

The Inner Game of Tennis is a bestselling classic that explores the mental side of performance and achievement. Rather than focusing solely on technique, Timothy Gallwey introduces the concept of the “inner game” – the challenge of overcoming self-doubt, distraction, and anxiety.

Drawing on principles that extend far beyond sport, Gallwey presents practical insights for developing focus, confidence, and self-awareness.

Readers will learn how to:

Trust their natural abilities and instinctsReduce distraction and self-doubtDevelop greater focus and concentrationPerform more effectively under pressure

Since its original publication in 1974, this influential book has inspired athletes, professionals, writers, and performers around the world. Built on ideas from psychology and mindfulness, its lessons can be applied to many aspects of personal and professional life.

Whether your goal is success in sport, work, creativity, or personal growth, The Inner Game of Tennis offers a framework for unlocking your potential and achieving peak performance.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 6 June 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1035047926
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1035047925
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 132 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 1.2 x 19.7 cm
Importer ‏ : ‎ Pan Macmillan Publishing India Private Limited
Packer ‏ : ‎ Pan Macmillan Publishing India Private Limited
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Book
Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Inner Game
Best Sellers Rank: #1,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Sports Psychology (Books) #1 in Rugby Coaching #1 in Tennis (Books)
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