Mindful Athlete Audio Companion, The

George's book is great for anybody getting into Mindfulness & Performance Psychology topics. He goes through many of the classical concepts from ancient wisdom & teachings to updated science based knowledge, in a non-dogmatical and relatable way. Narration is based on his personal testimonial experiences and the presentation of concepts. If you come from a sports background chances are you can easily relate to it. - Not a self-help book - Not a how-to solution book - Great exploratory book: there are concepts present that have several layers to them, you can explore them more in depth after reading depending on your curiosity. - Great re-read material: many concepts are presented, so chances are in a first read one can miss some of them and can enjoy finding them in an after read. Definitely recommend - go try and read it!

George Mumford takes a concept that can be off putting to some and makes it something everyone and anyone can relate to. I read this because I am very interested in mindfulness a true believer in its power but sometimes find it hard to explain it to those who are not yet convinced. I heard an interview with Mumford on NPR and decided to order the book. It is short, easy to read and makes mindfulness accessible to anyone and everyone. I have recommended this book to several people already and will be giving it to my 13 year old son who is an avid basketball player. Even if you are not a basketball player or athlete of any kind you will find this book enlightening. In addition to great explanations of how to use mindfulness and incorporate it into your daily habits, Mumford's advice on life and handling problems will be useful to all.

I truly enjoyed the book and found it very helpful. I have already read many of the authors he cites throughout the work, but his application of theory to athletic and personal performance was extremely helping me understand what those other authors could not. I was a bit shocked that in Chapter 6 he names the "first two steps of the Twelve Step program..." and then completely ignores step 1 and cites steps 2 and 3. Not a big deal for non-addicts, but makes those of us in recovery question how he could possibly miss the very first, and most important, step. I would recommend this book highly, especially to folks with athletic backgrounds.

This is a great book for all athletes. I bought it to read with my 10 year old son and the humor and tone of the book resonates with him. If you aren’t familiar with mindfulness he breaks it down very step by step. He studied with Jon Kabat Zinn (who basically brought mindfulness to the west) so this guys knows what he’s talking about. There are some stories of drug use and addiction but I personally feel comfortable talking to my child about that. He also uses some language, mostly for emphasis and humor. The book has been a great family read. Yes, it’s about mindfulness in sports but it’s really about being mindful in every aspect of our lives. Everyone benefited from it. Highly recommend!

I am new to mindfulness and I have been investigating it for just over a year now. As an older athlete I have been in the zone before but, I was not particularly aware of what brought me to it. Recollecting when I ran track and cross-country I experienced the zone a great deal. Mr. Mumford's book decribes this feeling clearly. This book is very readable and one discerns that a master teacher has written it. From my perspective I have read works by Dr. Zin and T. N. Han. This work resonates with me. I am sure that it will contribute to my practice. I recommend it Highly!

Mumford breaks down mindfulness better than anyone else I’ve come across. He provides practical examples and connects with the reader by offering his own past mistakes. His style is simple and enjoyable, making this a quick, unforced read! I can’t recommend this book enough!!!! It’s helped me transform my distracted mind!

This book took me a while to read and understand. I took some of the material to work and applied it to my sport and daily life. It worked, though I wouldn’t say I am already perfect. Practice mindfulness is now part of my daily routine.

Thank you George Mumford for making the case for Mindfulness-in sports as in life. Your ability to distill Mindfulness down to the 5 Superpowers and connect them to day to day practical activities that create flow and energy is a gift. Anyone who has wondered about why Mindfulness matters and wanted to figure out how to take their game or those of their friends, family, clients, business associates etc.to the next level will find this book filled with gold.

This is not 'just a read. It is very insightful, practical and relatable for people from all walks of life.

Great Sports Book

Exactly i was looking for. It is not only for athlete, but for anyone who wants to live with peace.

Bel ouvrage livraison le jour de Noël 😉super cadeau

L'ho trovato molto utile perché mi ha spiegato una meditazione semplice, ma efficace. Il libro collega la meditazione con la performace, non solo con il rilassamento fine a se stesso.