The Champion's Mind by James A. Afremow Summary
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Elite sports psychologist Jim Afremow reveals the mental game that separates champions from competitors. Endorsed by Olympic gold medalist Jim Craig, these proven techniques - used by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Novak Djokovic - transform ordinary athletes into extraordinary performers. Train like #2, compete like #1.
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When Your Mind Becomes Your Greatest Asset
What if the difference between winning Olympic gold and finishing fourth came down to a single thought? In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps's goggles filled with water mid-race during the 200m butterfly. Completely blind, unable to see the wall or his competitors, he could have panicked. Instead, he counted his strokes-exactly as he'd visualized thousands of times-and touched the wall first, setting a world record. This wasn't luck. This was the champion's mind in action. While most athletes obsess over physical training, the elite understand a profound truth: your body can only go where your mind takes it first. The mental edge separates legends from the forgotten, transforming raw talent into sustained excellence. What makes someone unshakeable under pressure while others crumble? The answer lies not in genetics or privilege, but in deliberate mental conditioning that anyone can develop. Champions aren't born with special brains-they forge them through systematic mental training that becomes as fundamental as physical practice.
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The Power of Championship Relationships and Leadership
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Playing to Win with Process-Focused Mindset
The Complete Athlete: Body, Mind, and Spirit in Harmony
Your Legacy Starts Today
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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