In Pursuit of Excellence: How to Win in Sport And Life Through Mental Training (Audio) |  | Author: Terry Orlick
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Category: Book
Buy Used: $65.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 1514065
Format: Abridged
Media: Audio Cassette
Edition: Abridged
Number Of Items: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0880117230
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
UPC: 780880117233
EAN: 9780880117234
ASIN: 0880117230
Publication Date: April 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Audiobook in original clamshell case. Both cassettes present, and in great condition. Fabulous copy.
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Book Description
Reach your highest goals! Whether you are an athlete, coach, or want to become a high achiever in another walk of life, In Pursuit of Excellence provides the expert advice and proven techniques to fulfill your aspirations. You'll learn how to develop a more positive outlook, focus your commitment, overcome obstacles to desired outcomes, and achieve greater personal and professional satisfaction. You'll also discover better ways to work with teammates, respond more effectively to coaching, and become more self-directed in your thoughts and actions. Author Terry Orlick, an internationally acclaimed sport psychologist, has helped hundreds of Olympic athletes maximize their performances and achieve their goals. In this third edition, Orlick presents his special insights and experiences to help you make the most of your potential. He also identifies the Seven Essential Elements of Human Excellence and provides a step-by-step plan for proceeding along your personal path to excellence. Both practical and inspirational, In Pursuit of Excellence is a guide to daily living and motivation, as well as a road map to long-term achievement. Read it, use it, and win—on and off the field.
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 the best sports psych book March 14, 2008
There are a lot of good books on mental training for athletes but I think Terry Orlick's stands out by carrying information that is insightful, well-rounded, very practical, beneficial to reducing anxiety, increasing focus on the task and, ultimately, performance.
As an Olympic medal winner who now manages a online sport psych shop (sportsmindskills.com) I've come across a lot of books on the subject and this is the winner!
 good book......very very late delievery May 15, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
A very good book, but disappointed that the shipment was lost and almost 3 weeks delayed
Great book, also an easy read February 18, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
In college I took a sports psychology class taught by a practicing Sports Psychologist who coached Many NFL & PGA Tour players. This was one of out main books we used and it is still in my library today. As a collegiate athlete (baseball), I was able to easily apply the concepts to my own game. I don't know if it helped my physical ability, but mentally I was much more confident and focused.
Mental Training for Sports and LIFE November 11, 2005
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book has many useful tools not just for athletes but also for individuals seeking something for their everyday lives.
Best section I thought was on setting goals, the wheel of excellence, maintaining positive perspectives and outlook, and how to deal with distraction control, quest for consistency, etc etc.
These are all very important concepts not just for the athlete in training but also for everyday people seeking a goal or purpose in life, maintaining that path to success, and knowing how to deal with every day bumps and grinds and highs and lows.
Book talks about:
Setting a goal
Make commitment to that goal
And Initiate Action to accomplish your goals
and don't let distractions, criticism, or other people distract you from your path.
Sounds simple? But for most of us we really have to work on it! Takes lotsa work and discipline to know what you want, work to towards getting it, and not stray from distractions or criticism.
Excellent December 28, 2001
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
A must read for those who wish to push their performance in anything to the next level. He allowed me to squat weights I wouldn't have been able to life before!
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