Name: The Other Talent: The Curiously Complex Role of Mental Health in Athletic Greatness and Why It's Never Too Late to Harness Your Potentia
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Author: Matt Fitzgerald
ISBN: 9781637745458

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The Other Talent: The Curiously Complex Role of Mental Health in Athletic Greatness and Why It's Never Too Late to Harness Your Potentia

Type

Physical Book

Author

Matt Fitzgerald

Publisher

Benbella Books

Language

English

Pages

272

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9781637745458

Synopsis "The Other Talent: The Curiously Complex Role of Mental Health in Athletic Greatness and Why It's Never Too Late to Harness Your Potentia"

Take a deep dive into the psychology that drives legendary athletes to push themselves to the limits of human ability--elevating them from good to great. 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. Drawing on modern psychology, neuroscience, and performance theory, The Other Talent offers a fascinating exploration of the best athletes' winning mindset, revealing how you can tap into your own potential and strengthen your self-discipline for better emotional intelligence and sustainable performance improvements. Readers will learn: Why physical talent does not guarantee athletic achievement--and how high achievers get the most out of what they haveHow mental-health challenges and deep psychological needs can empower and propel athletes to succeedThe key differences between athletes who enjoy success early in life vs athletes who find their stride as adultsThe relatable struggles of legendary athletes--including barrier-breaking boxing champion Jack Johnson and record-breaking 63-year-old marathon runner Mariko YugetoAn eye-opening journey into sports philosophy and the competitive nature of the human mind, The Other Talent is a galvanizing resource for both amateur and elite athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone in pursuit of excellence.

Matt Fitzgerald

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Matt Fitzgerald (nacido en New Hampshire, Estados Unidos) es un autor, periodista y experto en nutrición deportiva especializado en deportes de resistencia, especialmente running, triatlón y ciclismo. Certificado como nutricionista deportivo, ha escrito más de una docena de libros que combinan ciencia, entrenamiento y consejos prácticos para atletas de todos los niveles. Además de su labor como autor, escribe regularmente para medios especializados de fitness y deporte y trabaja como entrenador y consultor, fomentando un enfoque equilibrado y basado en evidencia para mejorar el rendimiento y la salud.

Entre sus títulos más conocidos están How Bad Do You Want It?, un análisis profundo sobre la psicología del rendimiento que examina cómo la fortaleza mental influye en los resultados deportivos, y 80/20 Running y Racing Weight, guías que han ayudado a miles de corredores a optimizar entrenamiento y alimentación. Su obra destaca por hacer accesibles conceptos científicos complejos a un público amplio y práctico, ofreciendo estrategias claras para alcanzar metas atléticas sin perder de vista el bienestar general.

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