Description
Book SynopsisIn Pursuit of Excellence offers a prescriptive and practical means of gaining a competitive edge on or off the field through mental training. Athletes, coaches, and professionals will develop a positive outlook and focused commitment, overcome obstacles, improve performance, and achieve higher-quality living.
Trade Review“This book is for those who are not satisfied with good enough. I have known Terry for over 20 years, and his insights have provided me with the guidance I need to stay focused on the things that really matter to achieve my goals. I regularly use the strategies he shares in Pursuit of Excellence in my work with coaches around the world, from youth sport to the world’s best Olympic and national team coaches.”
—Wade Gilbert, PhD, Professor, Department of Kinesiology California State University–Fresno
Table of ContentsPart I Discovering Excellence
Chapter 1. Choice of Excellence
Chapter 2. Wheel of Excellence
Chapter 3. Focus for Excellence
Chapter 4. Journey to Excellence
Part II Focusing for Excellence
Chapter 5. Self-Examination
Chapter 6. Intensity, Relaxation, and Recovery
Chapter 7. Distraction Control
Chapter 8. Positive Images
Chapter 9. Simulation
Chapter 10. Zen Experiences
Part III Creating Excellence
Chapter 11. Perspectives
Chapter 12. Goals
Chapter 13. Commitments
Chapter 14. Connections
Chapter 15. Challenges
Chapter 16. Actions
Part IV Living Excellence
Chapter 17. Composed
Chapter 18. Balanced
Chapter 19. Consistent
Chapter 20. Coachable
Chapter 21. Team-Oriented
Chapter 22. Self-Directed
Chapter 23. Adaptable
Chapter 24. Transition
