The Champion's Mind

How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive

By: Jim Afremow

Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer

Sports participation - from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level - is at an all-time high. While the caliber of their game may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: they want to excel. In The Champion's Mind, sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, LPC, now offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including tips and techniques based on high-performance psychology research, such as how to get in a "zone", thrive on a team, and stay humble; how to progress within a sport and sustain excellence long-term, and customizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is dropped. The Champion's Mind distills actionable advice into clear and concise steps for athletes looking to find confidence, concentration, and mental preparedness - the mental edge that sets champions apart.

©2013 Jim Afremow (P)2014 Tantor

Critic reviews

" The Champion's Mind is loaded with great lessons, advice, and perspectives on how to be successful." (Dan Jansen)

Every athlete should read

A must read for any athlete. Could help the High School athlete set his goals

Absolutely a must read for athletes and parents

My kid and I listen to this audio book while we are in our car on our way to practice. this book helped him bring his performance to the next level.

Lots of tips

This a must read for any athlete of all levels. Take notes and use the information that is begin provided.

Nuggets

There were some really good nuggets of information/wisdom to share with athletes. I would recommend to coaches and athletes alike, but it might be worth buying the book as well to go back and highlight.

Stories of impact

Loved it, loved the content and the stories and the many take aways, highly recommend book providing great insight into the inner workings of the mind

Excellent content, mediocre narrator

Would you listen to The Champion's Mind again? Why?

Yes, I listen to it frequently. While not an athlete, I find the concepts in the book very effective at keeping me focused and motivated in my work and life.

What other book might you compare The Champion's Mind to and why?

Win Forever, by Pete Carroll. More motivation and concepts to achieving greatness.

Would you be willing to try another one of Eric Michael Summerer’s performances?

Yes, but I'd prefer other narrators. Eric's narration is clear and understandable, but often sounds a bit mechanical and unnatural. Sometimes it's as if my computer is narrating for me.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I get extremely pumped and motivated for my week

Any additional comments?

Would be 10/10 if the narration were a bit better, but it's not so bad. I still listen to it frequently.

Good Book - Would Prefer In Print, Perhaps

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It provides plenty of good ways to look at life. Very motivating not just for the athlete - but anyone looking to get ahead in whatever the endeavor.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Think Gold, and settle for nothing less.

Any additional comments?

Because there are many exercises and things that make more sense if you review them several times in a row, I bought the book. I would suggest listening to a chapter in the book first. THEN, using the book as mental refreshers to do the exercises and re-read the quotes. But overall, a very good instructional book for life.

nothing ground breaking

It was a great reminder of what to do, nothing you haven't heard before. Some incredible stories!

Mental toughness is key

Easy to follow and a fast listen since you don’t want to press pause. Very educational!

Incredible classic for champions mind

Incredible book to master your mind as a champion and in daily life. This is my second time reading this book and I love new insights I got from second time. Love all the quotes and examples of how real champions train their mind and show up daily.