The Inner Game of Tennis
Timothy Gallwey

Summary

A great relatively short read about focusing on what’s in front of you. A favourite among sports psychologists for elite athletes.

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Notes

Do not let the ego mind taint your thinking

Focus on one specific thing at a time and not the result

First inner skill to develop is non judgemental awareness

Let go of self-judgement

Trust yourself and feel what it’s like to make a change, don’t overthink it

The value of a human being is not measurable by wins/losses

Winning is overcoming obstacles to reach a goal, but the value in winning is only as great as the value of the goal reached

One cannot control winning or losing, but the effort that goes into winning

Focus your attention on the present moment, the only one you can really live in

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