Jim Afremow

Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience its the mental game that matters most.Sports participation-from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level-is at an all-time high. While the caliber of their games may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: the desire to excel. In The Champion's Mind, sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including:- How to get in a "zone," thrive on a team, and stay humble - How to progress within a sport and sustain long-term excellence - Customizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is droppedWith hundreds of useful tips, breakthrough science, and cutting-edge workouts from the world's top trainers, The Champion's Mind will help you shape your body to ensure a longer, healthier, happier lifetime.

Your ultimate guide to overcoming losses and injuries and achieving greatness—on and off the field.Leading sports psychologist Jim Afremow, author of The Champion’s Mind , knows what makes good athletes great, especially when they come back to win after facing devastating injuries, tough obstacles, or seemingly insurmountable odds. Making a comeback isn’t just about raw talent or athletic ability—it’s the mental game that counts most.In The Champion’s Comeback , he offers winning strategies for athletes of any age or skill level to get mentally psyched for competition, quickly rebound after a loss, and overcome injuries (and the fear of re-injury). Afremow explores the psychology of commitment and shows you how to develop the core confidence of repeat champions.Featuring unique tips and advice, including guided imagery scripts, easy-to-follow mental training exercises, and motivating stories of famous “comeback” athletes, The Champion’s Comeback is the ultimate athlete’s handbook, encouraging you to not only stay in the game but also achieve greatness, no matter what.

Clear and concise steps to develop the confidence and mental edge that sets you apart as a trailblazing leader - the same approach thousands of professional athletes have used to become champions.The 'LEADER'S MIND' taps into the same tips and techniques honed by top-tier athletes, such as how to get in a zone, thrive on a team, and stay humble, to become a champion at work and the ultimate team player at home.Based on high-performance psychology research and Dr. Jim Afremow's two decades of experience providing mental training services across the globe to athletes and business leaders, 'THE LEADER'S MIND' will help you ■Valuable leadership lessons through powerful parables and stories from well-known leaders.■The actionable steps leaders must take to change their thinking and become the leader they want to be.■The necessary mindset to push through the challenges you face and take control of the direction your career and home life are taking.■Tips and techniques to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds and challenges in order to excel.Stop struggling with the expectations you face at work and at home by fundamentally changing the way you process what's happening in your life. The mental edge that sets elite athletes apart outlined in this book will help you become the champion leader you want to be.

In every creator’s journey, there comes a stage where mental challenges are bigger than artistic ones—and it can be hard to know where to turn. This insightful book offers a rich source of mental strategies, resilience tips, and practical advice tailored specifically for creatives.No matter your medium, you know that you can’t wait for inspiration to strike when it comes to honing your skills. This is true not only for your craft, but a crucial and often-overlooked aspect of the creative your mindset. From Jim Afremow, author of The Champion’s Mind, and Phil White, co-author of The Leader’s Mind, this new guide takes you inside the mental game of some of the world’s top directors, photographers, writers, and musicians, and shows how their mindset has become their biggest competitive advantage. Filled with motivating stories and hard-earned advice from the likes of New York Times bestselling author Erik Larson, Grammy-nominated musician BT, and photographer and filmmaker Chris Burkard, this book will teach you how Apply skills like confidence, positive self-talk, and mental toughness to your creative work Deal with criticism, rejection, and other setbacks proactively Handle mental health challenges like anxiety, impostor syndrome, and burnout while staying resilient and focused on your creative goals Forge consistent routines that find help you quickly get in the zone when you’re creating Develop self-care practices that promote rest and recovery Apply a growth mindset and pursue your art with a renewed sense of purpose Be a more effective teammate and leader in collaborative creative settings Recapture the joy that got you hooked on creating in the first place Let The Creative’s Mind equip you with powerful tools to maximize your potential, persevere through hard times, and leave a lasting legacy.

"Lengthen Your The 5 Cs for Exceptional Performance in the Game of Life is an innovative, psychological guide that will help you expose your self-limiting beliefs and present you with a mental toolbox for exceptional performance in any life pursuit.What does it mean to lengthen your line? Through his extensive experience working with exceptional people in all areas of life, Dr. Jim Afremow has realized that performers often have a preoccupation with their competition, which limits and prevents them from doing their best. When his clients exhibit this preoccupation, he shares with them the following Zen riddle. Dr. Afremow draws a chalk line on the floor and asks them how to make the line shorter without erasing its edges. The answer-draw a longer line next to it, thus making the original line shorter in comparison.Dr. Afremow provides concrete strategies that can be readily applied to any situation to achieve success in your performance domain. Through the use of enlightening Zen stories, inspirational quotes, and clever performance principles, Dr. Afremow details the five Cs to lengthening your own line.With the winning tactics in Lengthen Your Line, you too can focus on chasing your own potential and take your performance to the highest level."

Cosa contraddistingue un vero leader? Questo libro ti darà la spinta giusta, attingendo in modo chiaro e conciso alle tecniche utilizzate da migliaia di professionisti dello sport e del mondo del lavoro, per acquistare la sicurezza e la competenza necessarie per emergere.Attraverso potenti parabole e storie di famosi leader, acquisirai strumenti e suggerimenti per esprimere pienamente le tue doti di leadership.Basato sull’approfondita ricerca psicologica e l’esperienza ventennale del Dr. Jim Afremow, esperto mondiale di coaching rivolto ad atleti e dirigenti d’azienda, Mente da Leader ti aiuterà • modificare il tuo modo di pensare per essere il leader che vorresti diventare.• acquisire la mentalità necessaria per superare le sfide quotidiane e assumere il controllo della direzione che sta prendendo la tua carriera e la tua vita privata.• smettere di lottare con le aspettative lavorative e personali, cambiando radicalmente il modo in cui elabori gli avvenimenti.• superare difficoltà apparentemente insormontabili con tecniche, suggerimenti e l’esempio di chi ha conquistato il successo.