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  Summary of Bob Rotella's Golf is...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Bob Rotella's Golf is Not a Game of Perfect 
    
  Books about the mechanics of golf are many, but few have been written about the mental aspect of the game. In Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect (1995), sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella explores the importance of adopting the right mindset in golf. Some players work hard on perfecting their mechanics, but eventually get stuck and stop improving. Rotella explains that mechanics should never be the main focus, whether you are practicing or competing. Confidence is key, and it beats mechanics any day.

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  Survival Is Not Assured - The...

  Geoff Powter, Michael Kennedy

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  Jim Donini has been an icon of American climbing for the past fifty years, pushing the boundaries of alpine ascents around the world, and inspiring generations with his achievements. In Survival Is Not Assured, award-winning author Geoff Powter dives into Donini's remarkable life story, exploring his groundbreaking climbs and his tumultuous experiences both on and off the rock. From the tragic death of his best friend in a car accident to his integral role in the Yosemite "Valley Uprising," Donini's life has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, but his spirit of resilience and determination has been unyielding. 
   
   
   
  Through personal interviews and never-before-shared stories, this authorized biography examines the life and legacy of this iconic climber, providing an inspiring and thought-provoking look at an American legend.

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  Jail Blazers - How the Portland...

  Kerry Eggars

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  In the late ’90s and early 2000s, the Portland Trail Blazers were one of the hottest teams in the NBA. For almost a decade, they won 60 percent of their games while making it to the Western Conference Finals twice. However, what happened off-court was just as unforgettable as what they did on the court. 
   
  When someone asked Blazers general manager Bob Whitsitt about his team’s chemistry, he replied that he’d “never studied chemistry in college.” And with that, the “Jail Blazers” were born. Built in a similar fashion to a fantasy team, the team had skills, but their issues ended up being their undoing. In fact, many consider it the darkest period in franchise history. 
   
  While fans across the country were watching the skills of Damon Stoudamire, Rasheed Wallace, and Zach Randolph, those in Portland couldn’t have been more disappointed in the players’ off-court actions. This, many have mentioned, included a very racial element—which carried over to the players as well. As forward Rasheed Wallace said, “We’re not really going to worry about what the hell [the fans] think about us. They really don’t matter to us. They can boo us every day, but they’re still going to ask for our autographs if they see us on the street. That’s why they’re fans and we’re NBA players.” 
   
  While people think of the Detroit Pistons of the eighties as the elite “Bad Boys,” the “Jail Blazers” were actually bad. Author Kerry Eggers, who covered the Trail Blazers during this controversial era, goes back to share the stories from the players, coaches, management, and those in Portland when the players were in the headlines as much for their play as for their legal issues.

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  Staying on Guard - A Spiritual...

  Dan Wenker

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  While hiking down from the Grad Teton in Wyoming, sixty two year old Dan Wenker slid into an underground ice moat and dropped sixty feet, landing on a small three-foot ledge under the ground. Inside the hole, it was pitch black and wet. Staying on Guard is his story of how he survived the experience and went on to have more adventures.  
  Dan began mountain climbing in his fifties, and despite more than one accident and a near-death experience, he is not done yet. In these pages, he shares the value of staying active in mid-life and late-life, how to do so safely by staying on guard, and the importance of finding your why and having wonderful and meaningful experiences.  
  Whether you want to be an armchair adventurer or literally climb every mountain, this book will help you:  
  Learn how to stay on guard in the wilderness, whether skiing, hiking or mountain climbing.  
  Realize it's never too late to get into good physical condition so you can do exciting things in the outdoors. 
  Develop a "What If?" vs. "Not Anymore" mentality for whatever you dream of doing. 
  Discover the world is full of heroes, good people, and divine interventions.  
  Explore how even dangerous situations can have wonderful results.  
  Use fear for your benefit 
  Look for and accept that miracles really do happen.  
  Enjoy life no matter your age!  
  After reading Staying on Guard, you'll find a new appreciation for life and what you are capable of achieving.

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  The View from the Shoulder - A...

  Roger Cox

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  The story of surfing in Scotland is defined by people who dared to dream in spite of the cold, from Neva MacDonald-Haig and the coffin-lid surfers of Machrihanish, who first took to the waves off the west coast in the 1930s with a little help from a local undertaker, to Andy Bennetts and the pioneers of the 1960s, who discovered many of the nation's best breaks, to contemporary big wave surfer Ben Larg, a native of the tiny island of Tiree who now travels the world riding skyscraper-sized walls of water for a living.
  Scotland is also home to a rich and distinctive surfing culture, with its own surfboard shapers, surf instructors, surf filmmakers, surf photographers and surf fashion brands, not to mention surf-inspired artists and musicians. Professional contests held at some of Scotland's best waves have drawn visits from surfing world champions including Tom Curren, Sunny Garcia and John John Florence, and in recent years Scotland's own surfers have begun to make their presence felt on the competitive stage, with the Scottish surf team featuring at the World Surfing Games and at Eurosurf after finally gaining official recognition in 2014.
  The View From the Shoulder draws together 20 years of surf journalism from the pages of The Scotsman newspaper, together with fresh context, to create a portrait of a wave-riding community like no other.

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  What It Takes: My Playbook on...

  Sarina Wiegman, Jeroen Visscher

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  Winning strategies of one of football’s most successful coaches 
  As FIFA's most decorated female football manager and a former player, Sarina Wiegman has led both the Netherlands and England women's national teams to historic victories. She stands out as a true pioneer in the game, and her coaching philosophy has earned her a reputation as one of the most successful coaches in football history. 
  This personal account of Sarina's life journey begins with her early passion for football, and covers her key moments on the pitch as well as her ascension to the top of the coaching world. Join Sarina as she talks us through her rollercoaster ride of victories and challenges, the tough decisions she had to make both on and off the pitch, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that saw her rise to become an indomitable figure in the world of sports. 
  And, it’s not just about the game. In a world where football has become more competitive than ever, Sarina's revolutionary approach to leadership, mentorship, and performance management has garnered global attention. In What It Takes we gain invaluable insight into Sarina’s unique philosophy, as she shares how she fostered an environment that values determination, teamwork, and mutual respect. A strong advocate for women in the sport, she outlines a transformative and inclusive future for football where everyone has an equal chance to shine, irrespective of gender. 
  In her Sunday Times bestselling autobiography, What It Takes, Sarina Wiegman explores the economics of soccer and the business strategies that have made her a bestseller in the world of sports non-fiction. Her biography is a testament to her relentless pursuit of excellence and her revolutionary approach to leadership. 
  For fans of Sam Kerr (My Journey to the World Cup), Alex Scott (How), Beth Mead (Lioness), Kelly Holmes (Kelly Holmes), and Louise Minchin (Fearless). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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