The Fearless Mind (2nd Edition): 5 Steps to Achieving Peak Performance Paperback – October 17, 2022

I rarely write reviews on books even if they give lot of "great new insights". This one is so applicable to just about everything you do.Although the pages are filled with gold nuggets, the writing style is bad and other authors could've easily turned this into a top seller in the field. But a gem is a gem. This work comes from someone who has truly trained elite athletes and brought their games to the next level. I am not ever sure "Fearless Mind" is what this books is about - although he does teach ways to bypass the anxiety issue altogether. The book is about mastery and being the best in sports but equally applicable in life skills.In the pages, you will find the best explanation of what exactly is "deliberate practice" to help you keep improving after the plateau. It talks about why individual skills are vitally important, but at the same time it is the real game you have to have enough practice of for making "better decisions". Rather than forcing fearlessness, be task-oriented and not outcome-oriented and there will be no fear. The journalling exercise in the book may not look different from other similar exercises but this one is field-tested by the elite athletes to improve their game from mediocrity.

Every person needs to read this book, especially athletes. I wish I had these tools as a high school athlete, but grateful I know them now. It helps with daily mindset as well. Dr. Manning is insightful and it’s an easy read.

My son is an incredible athlete but when it came to performing during high stake events he struggled mentally and would underperform and become physically ill. After watching a several Youtube videos featuring Dr Manning, I purchased a copy of this book for our son. He read it within a couple of days and now keeps a dog-eared copy with him to read during every event.It has been an incredible transformation watching him struggle with self doubt, fear and an ego-oriented mindset to a confident, task-oriented mindset. His talents now shine in both practices and on race day.Thank you Dr Manning for writing this book. We have purchased multiple copies and have shared it with our other teens and other young athletes we know. We know you must be very busy with the NBA but we hope you will continue writing and inspiring the youth of today.

We had the opportunity to do a few ZOOM trainings with Dr. Manning in the last 2 months. This was the book to read first. He has taken more current science and psychology and applied it to athletic and business performance. If you have any interest in how the mind operates for performance and the limit we face and methods to overcome them, this book has insights. I highly recommend checking out his TED talks and presentations on Youtube as well.

The Fearless Mind is an outstanding resource for anyone aiming to reach their peak performance. The book provides a clear, actionable framework with five essential steps to overcoming mental barriers and achieving your best. The insights are practical and well-supported by real-life examples, making it easy to apply the principles in various aspects of life. The updated edition offers fresh perspectives and refined strategies that enhance its value. A must-read for anyone committed to personal and professional growth!

Great book... well worth the read. I underlined something on everything page. I'll be sending copies to friends and family.

I love his instructions to look for the good in life, to plan your life and make it happen with work and persistence. Worth reading and following.

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