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The Zen of Climbing
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What do Zen masters, sixteenth-century Samurai, and the world’s elite climbers have in common?
– They have perfected the art of awareness, of poise amidst chaos.
Climbing is a sport of perception, and our level of attainment is a matter of mind as much as body.
By philosopher, essayist and lifelong climber Francis Sanzaro, The Zen of Climbing explores the fundamentals of successful climbing, delving into psychology, neuroscience, philosophy and Taoism. Awareness, Sanzaro argues, is the alchemy of climbing, allowing us to merge mental and physical attributes in one embodied whole. This compact volume, by the author of the classic The Boulder: A Philosophy of Bouldering, puts the climber’s mind at the forefront of practice.
Critic reviews
"The Zen of Climbing is...fascinating... We are climbing our best by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the unfolding of experience moment by moment. The book integrates different forms of practice for developing your physical, cognitive, and mental domains. Highly recommended!" (Udo Neumann, climber, coach, filmmaker, co-author of Performance Rock Climbing)
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From the world’s foremost expert on power and strategy comes a daily devotional designed to help you seize your destiny.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Chapters are Busted
- By Colin on 10-12-21
By: Robert Greene
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Jailhouse Strong
- The Successful Mindset Manual
- By: Josh Bryant, Adam benShea
- Narrated by: Frank George
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 52
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Bryant and benShea share the blueprint, explained in layman's terms, for taking your mental game to the next level. The Successful Mindset is for the competitive athlete, the entrepreneur, or anyone who strives to get better and be the best.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Sounds like a rough draft version or a bad podcast
- By binzaman on 04-25-15
By: Josh Bryant, and others
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The Practice of Groundedness
- A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds - Not Crushes - Your Soul
- By: Brad Stulberg
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 577
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 494
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Achievement often comes at a cost. Angst, restlessness, frayed relationships, exhaustion, and even substance abuse can be the unwanted side effects of an obsession with outward performance. While the high of occasional wins can keep you going for a while, playing into the always-on, never enough hustle culture ultimately takes a serious toll.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not for everyone
- By Carlos Rangel on 12-30-21
By: Brad Stulberg
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Perfectly Imperfect
- The Art and Soul of Yoga Practice
- By: Baron Baptiste
- Narrated by: Baron Baptiste
- Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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A little over a decade ago, Baron Baptiste published his seminal book, Journey into Power. The first of its kind, it introduced the world to Baptiste Yoga, his signature method that marries a lifetime of studying with some of the world's most renowned yoga masters with his uniquely powerful approach to inner and outer transformation. Since then, yoga has steadily moved into the mainstream in our culture, and Baron's unique contribution has played a key role.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Easy, Quick, EFFECTIVE
- By Demetra Nakos on 03-20-17
By: Baron Baptiste
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Running with the Mind of Meditation
- Lessons for Training Body and Mind
- By: Sakyong Mipham
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 239
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As a Tibetan lama and leader of Shambhala (an international community of 165 meditation centers), Sakyong Mipham has found physical activity to be essential for spiritual well-being. He's been trained in horsemanship and martial arts but has a special love for running. Here, he incorporates his spiritual practice with running, presenting basic meditation instruction and fundamental principles he has developed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Principle based but very approachable
- By Emy Moore on 09-18-16
By: Sakyong Mipham
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Zen Tennis
- Playing in the Zone
- By: Bill Scanlon, Dr. Joseph Parent
- Narrated by: Dr. Joseph Parent, Bill Scanlon
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 119
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 98
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 99
From the best-selling author of Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game and the tennis champion and world record holder of the Golden Set comes the most innovative and powerful book since The Inner Game of Tennis. Combining deep Eastern wisdom and practical tennis expertise, Zen Tennis will help you get out of your own way and into the zone.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Satatosh
- By PS on 01-22-22
By: Bill Scanlon, and others
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The Inner Game of Tennis
- The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
- By: W. Timothy Gallwey
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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This phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Not just for tennis players, or even just for athletes in general, this handbook works for anybody who wants to improve their performance in any activity, from playing music to getting ahead at work.
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5 out of 5 stars
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For anyone who wants to perform
- By Casper P. on 07-23-14
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The Way of the SEAL
- Think like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed: Updated and Expanded Edition
- By: Mark Divine, Allyson Edelhertz Machate
- Narrated by: Mark Divine
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Blending the tactics he learned from America's elite force with lessons from the Spartans, samurai, Apache scouts, and other great warrior traditions, Mark Divine has distilled the fundamentals of success into eight powerful principles that will transform you into the leader you always knew you could be. Learn to think like a SEAL and take charge of your destiny at work, at home, and at life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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IM AM SEAL.... UGH!
- By John A Frost on 05-14-21
By: Mark Divine, and others
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Elite Minds
- How Winners Think Differently to Create a Competitive Edge and Maximize Success
- By: Stan Beecham
- Narrated by: Gary Regal
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32
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As a top-level sport psychologist and performance consultant, Dr. Stan Beeham knows what it takes to succeed - on the playing field, in the board room, and in all aspects of life. This award-winning book takes you inside the minds of major-league athletes, Olympic medal winners, and world-class business leaders to reveal the key motivators and mental processes that drive people to victory.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Some things you’ve heard before and some things you haven’t
- By Kathleen Ruzicka on 12-04-23
By: Stan Beecham
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Mental Combat
- The Sports Psychology Secrets You Can Use to Dominate Any Event!
- By: Phil Pierce
- Narrated by: Jay Prichard
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 261
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Finally! An easy way to use the science of sports psychology to skyrocket your performance! You may already know that pro athletes use the power of sports psychology to boost motivation, manage nerves, and become top performers. The problem is that many of these techniques are kept secret, and other guides are heavy and full of jargon.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Remaining Calm in Combat
- By EP on 10-11-16
By: Phil Pierce
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Golf Psychology - When Positive Thinking Doesn't Work
- By: Jonathan Adler
- Narrated by: Jonathan Adler
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 260
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 237
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An alternative to popular positive thinking, this groundbreaking audiobook on golf psychology, reveals the practical mindfulness, techniques, and philosophies that will help you to play your best golf when it matters. Author Jon Adler has worked with touring professionals and amateurs for over ten years, helping them to overcome mental problems and blocks by developing the art of relaxed concentration.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Profound
- By Anna on 10-31-21
By: Jonathan Adler
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Mindfulness in Action
- Making Friends with Yourself through Meditation and Everyday Awareness
- By: Chögyam Trungpa
- Narrated by: Roger Clark
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 233
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 200
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Story5 out of 5 stars 197
The rewards of mindfulness practice are well proven: reduced stress, improved concentration, and an overall sense of well-being. But those benefits are just the beginning. Mindfulness in action - mindfulness applied throughout life - can help us work more effectively with life's challenges, expanding our appreciation and potential for creative engagement.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant Narration, Sound Advice
- By Susie on 09-29-15
By: Chögyam Trungpa
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Pushing North
- Tame the Mind, Savor the Journey
- By: Trey Free
- Narrated by: Tim Tidball
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 38
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Our minds are conditioned to create chaos. They often convince us to quit long before we reach our goals. Unless we can gain awareness and interrupt these "chaos" scripts early, they will consume our thoughts and drive us towards decisions we will regret. This book will give you the ability to open your awareness, apply several tools to calm the chaos, and increase the momentum towards your goals.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Psychology of a through hike and more
- By Andrew Schiessl on 01-04-24
By: Trey Free
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The Inside-Out Revolution
- By: Michael Neill
- Narrated by: Michael Neill
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 765
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 654
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Would you like to experience amazing clarity, peace and freedom, even in the midst of challenging circumstances? In this ground-breaking audiobook, bestselling author Michael Neill shares an extraordinary new understanding of how life works that turns traditional psychology on its head. This revolutionary approach is built around three simple principles that explain where our feelings come from and how our experience of life can transform for the better in a matter of moments.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Real
- By Tad Davis on 05-03-16
By: Michael Neill
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Every Shot Must Have a Purpose
- How GOLF54 Can Make You a Better Player
- By: Pia Nilsson, Lynn Marriott, Ron Sirak - contributor, and others
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 298
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 257
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 257
As coaches to some of golf's top players, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott have designed and refined a revolutionary way of teaching the game, with great results. They don't believe in prescribing the same stance, grip, and swing to everyone, followed by hours of purposeless drilling. They don't even believe in beginning with physical technique. Their success has proven to them that a great game begins with a great vision. Every Shot Must Have a Purpose offers cutting-edge techniques for integrating the physical, technical, mental, emotional, and social parts of a player's game.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must for every golfer
- By David Hadzicki on 01-29-19
By: Pia Nilsson, and others
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- Cowboy_Roy
- 01-11-24
Surprisingly not cheesy
I really enjoyed this book, especially the final wrap-up section. I was expecting it to be much cheesier and written by someone who doesn't have a ton of experience climbing but I found it was the opposite. Would recommend it for anyone who climbs but possibly more helpful for those who have been in the sport for a while.
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