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Dan Gable, whose epic rants in the hard-to-find doc Competitor Supreme are worth finding.
Timothy Ferriss • Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
The five-stepmental preparation program involves a substantial number of sessions intended to allow mastery of the various techniques and achieve a practical payoff. To motivate athletes to adhere to this protocol, we followed the principles suggested by the cognitive behavior modification approach (Meichenbaum, 1977). According to this approach, t
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tell him about the goal, and he draws up a battle plan. First, he designs a course of study. He sets about collecting a master list of phone numbers and addresses for the world’s most acclaimed sports doctors and nutritionists, and reaches out to all of them, turns them into his private consultants. He huddles with experts at the U.S. Olympic Train
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“If you were to ask Michael what’s going on in his head before competition, he would say he’s not really thinking about anything. He’s just following the program. But that’s not right. It’s more like his habits have taken over. When the race arrives, he’s more than halfway through his plan and he’s been victorious at every step. All the stretches w
... See moreCharles Duhigg • The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Ward Lambert's priorities in basketball were simple: conditioning, fundamentals, and team spirit. His priority as a person was more direct and demanding: stand up for what you believe—even when you stand alone.