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  • "Ninety percent of the game is half mental." - Yogi Berra (Page 5)
  • "It doesn't take talent to hustle and work hard. Invest in yourself with a positive attitude and a 'can do' thinking." (Page 107")
  • "Once you have your dream and direction, it is desire, dedication, determination, and discipline that keep you going. Ask yourself this: Are you walking your talk?" (Page 146)
  • "Confidence comes from the emotional knowing that you are prepared mentally as well as physically. Over-prepare so you don't under-perform." (Page 160)
  • "Don't let fear scare you. Feel the fear and do it anyway. Fear is often false evidence appearing real." (Page 129)

MIND GYM: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

- Information -

- Organization -

  • Four Parts
  • Welcome to the Inner Game
  • Living the Dream
  • Mind-Set for Success
  • In the Zone
  • Chapters in each part narrow each topic down and discuss specific techniques and exercises for improvement.

- Author's Style -

  • Optimistic Tone
  • Use of ethos through quotes and examples of professional athletes
  • Use of logos by giving statistics from various psychological and scientific studies

- Summary -

Gary Mack, the author, is a sports psychology consultant and counselor. He has worked with athletes in the NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA, and Major League Baseball. In this book, Mack reflects on past consultants and work and shares some of his most successful techniques and exercises he uses to help athletes become the strongest they can mentally.

- Purpose -

Gary Mack's purpose in this book is to help athletes of all ages and types become the best they can be. To become the best you can be, you must be mentally strong. Mack provides examples of various exercises and techniques to assist athletes in keeping their mindset right and ready for performance.

THESIS: To be the best athlete you can be, you must be mentally prepared and strong.

- Genre -

Self - Help

- Conventions -

  • Ethos - The author must be credible and be trusted to discuss the topic
  • Mack is a well known sports psychologist who has worked with many professional athletes
  • Advice - The author gives advice about the topic
  • Mack gives examples of exercises and techniques to help athletes become stronger mentally
  • Evidence - The author proves advice with evidence - either through scientific studies, personal anecdotes, or observations
  • Mack gave examples from clients, studies he has conducted, and credible research he has completed.

- Publication Information -

Title: Mind Gym

Author: Gary Mack

Publication Date: 2001

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