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The Mental Edge
The Mental Edge
No matter what sport you enjoy or what level you play, you have the potential for a peak performance--and realizing that potential is the goal of everyone who makes athletics part of their lives. And while you can benefit from the advice of tennis and golf pros, marathon runners, and skiing instructors, the edge you seek to maximize your performance isn't in your stroke, your pace, or your posture--it's in your mind. Kenneth Baum describes the program he uses to sharpen and maximize the sport
November 18th, 2011 - 20:37
Not my cup of tea…,
This is a hard book to rate-it really all depends on the reader. For me, it came off kind of as `Chicken Soup for the Athlete’s Soul.’ A little hokey for my tastes.
The entire thing can be summed up in two sentences: 1: Keep an unfailingly positive attitude, and 2: Spend a bunch of time visualizing success. The rest is mostly not-so-useful expansions on those (admittedly useful) ideas or inspiring anecdotes about little choo choos that could. If you’re looking for concrete meditation or mind control techniques, you’ll probably want to look somewhere else.
I’m not trying to be negative about the book. I think a lot of people would find it really inspirational and helpful. You just need to be aware of what it is and what it isn’t before you buy…
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|November 18th, 2011 - 21:09
Best I know of guide … coated in “So. California” Glitz,
This is really a very book that overcomes an all too common presentation flaw:
Why is it good: The Mental Edge provides the clearest and most comprehensive program for developing metal training routines that can/will improve performance. And if you are good at some endeavor – you have already learned the base skills needed — from there on it is mental. Again, of all the books (too many) on trying to understand and develop procedures .. this is the best
The all too common flaw: The constant digressions regarding annecdotes and exhortations of “you can if you only believe.” The content is great but in many cases the presentation would embarrass Shirly McLain.
Nonetheless, I would encourage anyone with a sports objective to read (grit their way through). The specific recomendations are again the best compilation and application of mental training I know of
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|November 18th, 2011 - 21:16
An absolute must for reaching one’s maximum potential!,
The Mental Edge is the mind body connection! I am a girls’ high school volleyball coach in CA and the team uses Mr. Baums techniques religously. These techniques never allow the mind to get in the way of the body. The athlete learns to bombard his/herself with positive thoughts of previous success! The book is a must for any serious athlete. I have had the pleasure to work personally with Mr. Kenneth Baum and I am a better person, coach, and athlete because of our association! Results come quickly!
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