Book Review: The Mental Athlete

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her game. Dave Carpenter is the Official Guide to Peak Performance. Over a 25 year career in corporate restructuring, Dave became widely recognized as one of the leaders in this field. As a result, he has long been annually recognized as an honoree in Who’s Who in Law, and Who’s Who in Finance.nnThe Mental Athlete , by Kay Porter, is a valuable resource for people interested in Peak Performance, and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

nBook DescriptionnThe Mental Athlete is the applied sport psychology handbook for competitors and coaches. It contains exercises, tests, and worksheets that will guide you through the steps of mental achievement for improved performance. This conditioning manual for the mind helps younn-enhance mental strengths and address weaknesses through effective self-assessments,n-increase confidence in personal abilities and overcome the fear of failure,n-heighten awareness of inner-thought processes and learn ways to improve them, andn-initiate action and respond intuitively and positively to challenges. Maximize your physical skills by fully developing your mental skills. Perform your best with The Mental Athlete!