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"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."
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Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain

"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."
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Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP

"I read Mind Gym on my way to the Sydney Olympics and really got a lot out of it. Gary has important lessons to teach, and you'll find the exercises fun and beneficial."
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Jason Kidd, NBA All-Star and Olympic gold-medal winner

"I love the book Mind Gym."
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Madison Kocian, 2016 U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team, 2015 Uneven Bars World Champion, as told to Us Weekly

In Mind Gym, noted sports psychology consultant Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court as much as your physical skill does, if not more so. Through forty accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes from prominent athletes--many of whom he has worked with--you will learn the same techniques and exercises Mack uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." Mind Gym will give you the "head edge" over the competition.

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Gary Mack is a leading sports psychology consultant and counselor who has worked with athletes in the NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA, and Major League Baseball. He is president of two consulting firms, Sports Assist and Planning Solutions; the director of sports psychology for Griffey International; and team counselor for the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury.

David Casstevens is a senior writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and author of the Charles Barkley biography, Somebody's Gotta Be Me.

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Praise for Mind Gym

"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."
--
Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain

"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."
--
Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP

"I read Mind Gym on my way to the Sydney Olympics and really got a lot out of it. Gary has important lessons to teach, and you'll find the exercises fun and beneficial."
--
Jason Kidd, NBA All-Star and Olympic gold-medal winner

In Mind Gym, noted sports psychology consultant Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court as much as your physical skill does, if not more so. Through forty accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes from prominent athletes--many of whom he has worked with--you will learn the same techniques and exercises Mack uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." Mind Gym will give you the "head edge" over the competition.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill; 1st edition (June 3, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0071395970
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0071395977
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.55 x 7 inches
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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They find the information inspiring and motivating, weaving sports psychology principles into a concise look into a range of psychological skills related to sport performance. The book is described as a great reminder of mental techniques for sports and life that can help not just young athletes but anybody who applies them. Readers appreciate the easy-to-understand and apply processes and tips. They mention their game quality has improved, with deeper engagement at game time and better results. Overall, customers say the book will make you a better athlete and a better person in life.

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197 customers mention "Readability"194 positive3 negative

Customers find the book relatable and helpful for coaches and anyone looking for a good self-help book. They say the author presents challenges an athlete faces in an outstanding way.

"...The author makes an outstanding presentation of all the challenges an athlete faces when performing in and outside of the playing area...." Read more

"...you create your “Mind Gym,” and boom this will happen...But this book is fantastic...." Read more

"...I am not an athlete but I also enjoyed reading this book alongside my teen. Really good foundations for healthy mental health in pressure situations." Read more

"...It is just too hard! This is a must read book! I recommend for anyone...." Read more

136 customers mention "Inspirational content"136 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's content inspiring and useful. They say it provides a concise look into psychological skills related to sport performance. The stories and information are described as motivating and useful. Readers appreciate the wisdom that applies to life in general. The chapters are short and impactful, with universal truisms presented through athletics.

"...Take it as the bible of performance because it focuses on the person's mind...." Read more

"...It’s deeper, it’s uplifting, and gives you the tools to implement for yourself...." Read more

"The chapters are super short and impactful. I am not an athlete but I also enjoyed reading this book alongside my teen...." Read more

"...all sports based, but I cannot help but emphasize that these ideas work for everyone and should be taught not only in sports, but schools as..." Read more

105 customers mention "Book for athletes"105 positive0 negative

Customers find the book useful for athletes. They say it helps them improve their performance and personal development through its use of sports as a vehicle. The principles presented in the book are helpful not only for athletes, but anyone who applies them. Readers appreciate the focus on psychology in sports and the training in the "mind gym" aspect.

"...The book is all sports based, but I cannot help but emphasize that these ideas work for everyone and should be taught not only in sports, but..." Read more

"...I like it! Gary is a leading sports psychologist and this book unpacks “an athlete’s guide to inner excellence.”..." Read more

"This was a great book for all ages and athletic levels." Read more

"...principles I got from the book about focus, preparation and training in your mind gym...." Read more

11 customers mention "Ease of application"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's processes and tips easy to understand and apply. They appreciate the selection of sayings and instructions from top athletes, sports psychologists, and coaches. The book provides information about focus, preparation, and training in your mind gym. Readers mention that the book helps them achieve new skills more quickly.

"...This book gives you the tools to practically apply, and just he says in the book, it’s all up to YOU...." Read more

"...I found this book to be an easy and quick read. Again, remember I don't like to read and I actually enjoyed reading this...." Read more

"I liked the principles I got from the book about focus, preparation and training in your mind gym...." Read more

"...She started challenging herself in practice and was achieving new skills more quickly. I also did not see the fear and nervousness from before...." Read more

10 customers mention "Game quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's game quality good. They say it helps them play with enthusiasm, proper attitude, and heart. The book helps them improve their mental game over their physical game, allowing them to engage more deeply during gameplay and think about the game more. It is a quick and fun read that reminds them that mental toughness is everything.

"...It reminds us that mental toughness is everything. It reminds us how much we can accomplish if we win on the battlefield of our minds...." Read more

"...My mental game overcame my physical game In this one. Highly recommended." Read more

"...My game has improved quite a bit and I have beaten players that I have never beaten before. When things go wrong I use the techniques in this book...." Read more

"...Playing with enthusiasm, proper attitude and heart...." Read more

7 customers mention "Performance"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book useful for boosting performance and getting the most out of it. They say the techniques work well in any sport or aspect of daily life, and are very useful. The stories and success principles are also appreciated.

"...] “Studies have proven that mental training will not only enhance performance and improve productivity but also add to your enjoyment...." Read more

"Innovative solutions for performance." Read more

"...I found that the mental techniques suggested in the book work well in any sport or aspect of daily life...." Read more

"The book is fun to read and it’s full of great stories and solid success principles that can help not just young athletes but anybody who applies..." Read more

22 customers mention "Story quality"8 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's stories. Some find them engaging and full of solid success principles, while others feel the content is repetitive, lacking substance, and cliched.

"...It jumps around a lot from story to story without in my opinion really giving a true insight into how you can implement these types of mindset..." Read more

"...Enjoyable stories." Read more

"Short and easy read! Great information and stories. Slightly too many baseball stories but they were all useful. Thank you" Read more

"...the anecdotes presented by the author are amusing, they provide little to no substance...." Read more

BEST BOOK to get to a YOUNG ATHLETE!
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BEST BOOK to get to a YOUNG ATHLETE!
I wish that I had come across this this book when I was 10. Boy it would have been the biggest difference in my life as I struggled so much mentally when playing baseball.The author makes an outstanding presentation of all the challenges an athlete faces when performing in and outside of the playing area. I bought this book after a friend of mine let me read his back in 2007. It was certainly a game changer as I was playing college baseball in the USA.My favorite topics are The Fire Inside, Between the Ears, and Fear Lives in the Future. Why? Very simple: you need to pay attention to that inside of you that calls you to do great things. Next, everything is dealt on your mind, between your ears, master that and you'll do great things. Third, if you are in the present moment, you'll have no fear and you'll enjoy life much better.Parents, read this carefully. If your child is involved in sports, this is the most important book you'll ever come across. Take it as the bible of performance because it focuses on the person's mind. Buy this book and try to go over it on a daily basis with your kid so he can develop a strong mindset, which will carry not only in sports but in life in general.I wish I had this book at 10 not at 22! I battled so many things because I didn't have the right knowledge to handle them. If you are an athlete or a parent of an athlete, get this book and you'll never regret it.If you were to ask me, hey should I give my son 5,000 dollars or this book. I'll say if you can do both, great, but if I were to choose, I'll pick the book. It has too much value that carries over a lifetime.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
    I wish that I had come across this this book when I was 10. Boy it would have been the biggest difference in my life as I struggled so much mentally when playing baseball.

    The author makes an outstanding presentation of all the challenges an athlete faces when performing in and outside of the playing area. I bought this book after a friend of mine let me read his back in 2007. It was certainly a game changer as I was playing college baseball in the USA.

    My favorite topics are The Fire Inside, Between the Ears, and Fear Lives in the Future. Why? Very simple: you need to pay attention to that inside of you that calls you to do great things. Next, everything is dealt on your mind, between your ears, master that and you'll do great things. Third, if you are in the present moment, you'll have no fear and you'll enjoy life much better.

    Parents, read this carefully. If your child is involved in sports, this is the most important book you'll ever come across. Take it as the bible of performance because it focuses on the person's mind. Buy this book and try to go over it on a daily basis with your kid so he can develop a strong mindset, which will carry not only in sports but in life in general.

    I wish I had this book at 10 not at 22! I battled so many things because I didn't have the right knowledge to handle them. If you are an athlete or a parent of an athlete, get this book and you'll never regret it.

    If you were to ask me, hey should I give my son 5,000 dollars or this book. I'll say if you can do both, great, but if I were to choose, I'll pick the book. It has too much value that carries over a lifetime.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK to get to a YOUNG ATHLETE!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
    I wish that I had come across this this book when I was 10. Boy it would have been the biggest difference in my life as I struggled so much mentally when playing baseball.

    The author makes an outstanding presentation of all the challenges an athlete faces when performing in and outside of the playing area. I bought this book after a friend of mine let me read his back in 2007. It was certainly a game changer as I was playing college baseball in the USA.

    My favorite topics are The Fire Inside, Between the Ears, and Fear Lives in the Future. Why? Very simple: you need to pay attention to that inside of you that calls you to do great things. Next, everything is dealt on your mind, between your ears, master that and you'll do great things. Third, if you are in the present moment, you'll have no fear and you'll enjoy life much better.

    Parents, read this carefully. If your child is involved in sports, this is the most important book you'll ever come across. Take it as the bible of performance because it focuses on the person's mind. Buy this book and try to go over it on a daily basis with your kid so he can develop a strong mindset, which will carry not only in sports but in life in general.

    I wish I had this book at 10 not at 22! I battled so many things because I didn't have the right knowledge to handle them. If you are an athlete or a parent of an athlete, get this book and you'll never regret it.

    If you were to ask me, hey should I give my son 5,000 dollars or this book. I'll say if you can do both, great, but if I were to choose, I'll pick the book. It has too much value that carries over a lifetime.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2021
    I can agree and understand some of the other reviews stating it “jumps around from story to story,” and how they say it lacks more “practical application,” etc. But the stories are what makes this book relatable as well as engaging to read. This book gives you the tools to practically apply, and just he says in the book, it’s all up to YOU. This book does give you the tools to create your own “Mind Gym.” Everyone learns differently and maybe some people prefer a step by step boom this is how you create your “Mind Gym,” and boom this will happen...But this book is fantastic. It causes you to REFLECT and the stories remind us that not much does separate us from the greats. It reminds us that mental toughness is everything. It reminds us how much we can accomplish if we win on the battlefield of our minds. If we plan, if we visualize, if we want something bad enough, if we work hard enough.

    If I had this book in high school, my passion for soccer would not have been so influenced by my awful coach. I would have had the tools to conquer my mind rather than constantly seek after his approval which resulted in a complex for the sport that killed my passion. This book is powerful. Life changing for me. We all know that “if you believe you can achieve” and it’s simple to hear or say, but this book is not that simple of a statement. It’s deeper, it’s uplifting, and gives you the tools to implement for yourself. I don’t understand some of the other reviews stating there’s not enough practical application because I think everything in this book, when applied, will change your life.
    I recommend this book especially for younger athletes. I will recommend this book to everyone all for the simple fact that I wish I had this book when I was making college decisions, and when it mattered most. I am so thankful even now, to have found it. I love this book.
    I’ve played sports my entire life and I’m ready to get that competitive passion for sports back. This book will contribute to that.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
    The chapters are super short and impactful. I am not an athlete but I also enjoyed reading this book alongside my teen. Really good foundations for healthy mental health in pressure situations.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2015
    Back on March 12, 2010 I read the book Mind Gym by Gary Mack. I failed to realize that I actually wrote up a review on the book then until just today when I finished reading the book for the second time and went searching for my notes.

    Reading my review from back then I realized that the book gave me the same type of feeling and thoughts. Being in a new place in my life this goes to show the power of this book. It was written in 2002 and many things have changed since then, but one thing that remains the same is the power of a positive growth mindset.

    Gary Mack shows through example after example the power of how he has helped athletes overcome various issues. Actually, he shows how athletes have helped themselves overcome various issues. The book is all sports based, but I cannot help but emphasize that these ideas work for everyone and should be taught not only in sports, but schools as well.

    When I finished reading this book I had 67 highlighted passages. Reading my review this was the first Kindle purchase for myself and obviously did not see the benefit of highlighting back then. I would have loved to seen what I highlighted four years ago.

    I would like to share a few that I really enjoyed.

    Stan Musial said, “When a pitcher’s throwing a spitball, don’t worry. Don’t complain. Just hit the dry side, like I do.”

    I love this quote. I was just talking with my wife how easy it is to form bonds over negativity. Anyone can complain and whine about things in life. It takes leadership and a growth mindset to separate yourself from this talk and move towards seeing how we can help make things better. That is the challenge.

    Arthur Ashe said, “You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself.”

    Once again this applies to life in general. So often we focus on external causes and things we cannot control. If we develop a mindset to work through ourselves and finding solutions in this manner we will be better off.

    “The paradox is that sometimes you have to get worse before you get better.”

    The harsh reality none of us want to admit and therefore the reason many of us stay in our comfort zone and don’t work for change. It is just too hard!

    This is a must read book! I recommend for anyone. The only issue I have is that some of the people he profiles are not longer considered amazing based on things that have come out recently. Bruce Jenner, Mark McGwire, Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods are a few that don’t hold the same prestige as they did a decade ago. But don’t let that get in the way of the tip and techniques he shares to empower your mind.
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  • Massimiliano Bravin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Come avere il giusto minaste, non solo nello sport
    Reviewed in Italy on August 6, 2024
    Nello sport, come nella vita, con il giusto mindset si possono ottenere eccellenti risultati. Questa semplice guida, aiuta a comprendere l'impegno necessario per ottenerlo. Seguirla, passo dopo passo, può essere di grande aiuto.
  • PARAS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in India on January 28, 2019
    Good
  • Carlos Castro Cabo
    4.0 out of 5 stars ¿Sabes de baseball?
    Reviewed in Spain on May 4, 2018
    Me ha costado sacar toda la esencia del libro porque la verdad es que de baseball conozco más bien poco y aunque los nombres de los jugadores y sus hazañas pueden ser bien conocidas, muchos ejemplos y metáforas se me escapan.
    De todas formas se pueden sacar muchos puntos favorables en cuanto a la necesidad e importancia del entrenamiento mental, así como frases conocidas sobre este tema.
  • gorazd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book! Sometimes I felt little disconnected as author ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2016
    Fantastic book! Sometimes I felt little disconnected as author is using a lot of baseball and golf terminology, which I don't understand that well. Although, I have always been able to get a point. This is not your "Yes, you can do it" motivational book as you can find in every bookstore. This is seriously great look into minds of professional athletes. It takes you trough their struggles and how they were dealing with them.
  • Alizée
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in France on December 12, 2024
    Good book. Not that much tips but great storys through. Surrender. Trust yourself. Don't overtry. Let it flow. Work hard but play "easy". Some good example destructing every thing I learnt in my youth. Focus on everything , thing about every movement, etc.
    This book is more about the mental state we all call The Zone.