Athlete Motivation

"Mental Toughness for Young Soccer Players" is more than a book; it's a mentor who guides you through competitive sports' ups and downs. Equip yourself with the tools to handle the psychological demands of soccer and set a foundation for success that will last a lifetime.

On the playing field, natural talent isn’t enough—there’s a mental component that determines whether athletes win the race or wipe out before the finish line. But what separates standout sports stars from the rest? In a paradigm-shifting new theory, acclaimed sportswriter Matt Fitzgerald identifies two key traits behind athletic success: strict self-regulation over thoughts and emotions and an unquenchable psychological need to pursue victory—even when it means enduring extreme mental and physical suffering.

Two men of equal background, stature, and physical build stand side-by-side facing impossible odds. One of those men turns tail, gives in, and walks away. The other broken, defeated, beaten, exhausted, but continues to rise. The question isn’t why, but “what?” What is the difference between those two men? What sets one apart? There are people in this world that have a relentless drive to win. Sports. Career. Combat. These people always rise to the top. They're the ones who make fuel when the tank is empty.

Discover the secrets to sports motivation that have helped countless athletes dominate their sport. Learn from the best in the business, and find the mental toughness you need to take your game to the next level.

Do you want to take control of your emotions and achieve the best results in life? Do you want to develop a champion mind-set like a winner? Lack of confidence in yourself can affect everything from the way you view your career to the way you conduct relationships. You may also develop unhelpful habits, such as smoking and drinking too much, as a way of coping with life.

The law of attraction is based on the idea that everything in the universe has a polarity, meaning that everything - from the food you eat to the people you talk to the things you say to the things you think - contains either a positive or a negative kind of energy. Notice that being with people who complain or rant a lot tends to make you feel bad, even though you're not exactly experiencing what they're going through - that's the law of attraction working its magic.

No one knows how to turn unrelenting self-belief into hard-and-fast career results better than Dre Baldwin. When everyone and everything was telling him to give up on his goal of playing pro basketball, he got focused on his future, and met the challenge head on. In the end, Baldwin succeeded - making a living playing basketball in leagues around the world - and in this book, he shares all his secrets. Whether you're just starting out in business or looking to take your career to the next level, Work On Your Game provides the strategy you need to succeed from the inside out.

Are you experiencing creative burnout? Using the effective strategies for creative endurance developed by creative director of Fast Company and accomplished marathon runner Mike Schnaidt, you can remain imaginative and inventive through any tough situation, throughout your life and career. Featuring inspiring stories from designers, astronauts, illustrators, ultramarathoners, chefs, photographers, and an Olympic Gold medalist, Creative Endurance provides a unique combination of practical advice, alongside inspiring examples to help you overcome creative obstacles and thrive.

Achieve your dreams and goals while being mindful of everything in life with Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace Athletes. This workbook by Mike Hartman is packed with information and helpful tips on how to maintain a healthy mindset while pursuing your passion. You'll learn how to set goals, stay motivated, and overcome obstacles. There are also sections on dealing with disappointment, managing stress, and staying focus. Whether you're an athlete or a workplace athlete, this book will help you perform at your best and achieve success.

Most people believe their happiness comes from outer circumstances, such as their job, relationships, or financial situation. But researchers have determined that external influences only account for 10 percent of our happiness. The truth is, we feel happiness in our body, so our happiness most often does not depend on anyone else. Happiness has a signature in our bodies’ nervous system and subtle energy fields, unless you know what that signature is and how to sustain it, happiness will always allude you. Don’t leave your happiness in the hands of others.

A retired NFL player shares his story of achieving maximum success as a professional athlete, followed by notoriety in corporate America, then catastrophic failures that cost him everything he owned in just 90 days. But even in the face of crushing defeat, he identified and put into action the traits required to rise from the ashes and find success again. Now this inspiring, candidly written, and time-tested method of success is available to you!

Women don't take up triathlon in their 40s, right? Wrong! That was exactly what 41-year-old Debs did. Not caring that she was more than a bit on the heavy side, and diabetic to boot, she signed up for her first triathlon.

Boxer to Businessman tells the real-life story of a former professional boxer who turned his life upside down to find success. This inspiring story combines the teachings of dedication, determination, and discipline so that if you ever hit a bump in the business, it can be the light at the end of the tunnel.