The Inner Game of Tennis Audiobook By W. Timothy Gallwey, Pete Carroll - introduction cover art

The Inner Game of Tennis

The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

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The Inner Game of Tennis

By: W. Timothy Gallwey, Pete Carroll - introduction
Narrated by: Dan Woren
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The timeless guide to achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—part of the bestselling Inner Game series, with more than one million copies sold!

“Groundbreaking . . . the best guide to getting out of your own way . . . Its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of My All-Time Favorite Books”)

This phenomenally successful guide to mastering the game from the inside out has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Billie Jean King has called the book her tennis bible; Al Gore has used it to focus his campaign staff; and Itzhak Perlman has recommended it to young violinists. Based on W. Timothy Gallwey’s profound realization that the key to success doesn’t lie in holding the racket just right, or positioning the feet perfectly, but rather in keeping the mind uncluttered, this transformative book gives you the tools to unlock the potential that you’ve possessed all along.

“The Inner Game” is the one played within the mind of the player, against the hurdles of self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses in concentration. Gallwey shows us how to overcome these obstacles by trusting the intuitive wisdom of our bodies and achieving a state of “relaxed concentration.” With chapters devoted to trusting the self and changing habits, it is no surprise then, that Gallwey’s method has had an impact far beyond the confines of the tennis court.

Whether you want to play music, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. No matter your goals, The Inner Game of Tennis gives you the definitive framework for long-term success.©1997 W. Timothy Gallwey; (P)2007 Random House, Inc. Personal Development Personal Success Sports Psychology Tennis Inspiring Sports Performance

Critic reviews

“Groundbreaking . . . The Inner Game of Tennis is just as relevant today as it was in 1974. . . . It’s the best book on tennis that I have ever read, and its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of my All-Time Favorite Books”)

“A Zen classic for all of us. The Inner Game gave me faith. It convinced me that I only needed to get out of my own way.”—The Washington Post

“W. Timothy Gallwey’s handbook has been holy writ for generations of hackers and better players as well. Now it’s been reissued in a special 50th-anniversary edition as sleek as a Roger Federer backhand up the line.”—The Wall Street Journal

“In the history of coaching, this is a revolutionary moment. W. Timothy Gallwey discovers that performance is all about focus. The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country-club tennis players.”—Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short
Universal Life Principles • Practical Mental Techniques • Perfect Narration • Transformative Self-awareness Concepts

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, this and "The Art of Learning" are very good books that teach you the optimal way to practice and be consistent with any skill.

Which character – as performed by Dan Woren – was your favorite?

Narrator was a bit boring but the content was well worth it.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, there is a lot of information in this book that needs absorbed and breaks are key to this process. Listening in one sitting will have you miss a lot of the information, this is definitely a book that should be re-read as well.

Any additional comments?

PPMD and Tafokints recommended the book for Smash Bros, definitely worked out. Tennis is just used for examples in this book, you should be paying attention to the underlying process of improvement he goes over in the book.

Also if you liked this book, definitely check out "The Art of Learning", which is a just as good book and one that many prefer, I however have just started listening to it so I don't have an opinion of it yet.

made me god tier in melee

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optimal for people looking to improve at a physical activity but definitely recommended for everyone

Solid book

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This book is good again--for the third time! I get more out of it each time I read it.

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Classic

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Excellent book with actionable paths for improvement. One of the most under appreciate area of performance.

Well Done!

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The author is concise, clear, descriptive, helpful. Highly recommend. It helped me and is still helping.

It's short listen worth your time.

Great ideas, well presented

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