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The Mindful Athlete

Secrets to Pure Performance

by George Mumford

|Parallax Books©2015·234 pages

Who does Zen master Phil Jackson go to when he wants to get his players' minds right? George Mumford. Mumford has coached everyone from Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant and gives us a great introduction to mindfulness way beyond sports. Big Ideas we explore include Kobe's 1,300 3-pointers (PER DAY), romancing your discomfort zone, stepping in btwn stimulus and response, and REALLY listening to yourself.


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George Mumford
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George Mumford

Newton-based mindfulness teacher for athletes