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>In Pursuit of Excellence, Third Edition,> shows you how to develop the positive outlook that turns "ordinary" competitors into winners... on the playing field and off. You'll learn how to focus your commitment, overcome obstacles to excellence, and achieve greater personal and professional satisfaction.Author Terry Orlick, an internationally acclaimed sport psychologist, has helped hundreds of Olympic athletes maximize their performances and achieve their goals. In this third edition of >In Pursuit of Excellence>, Orlick presents his special insights and experiences to help you make the most of your potential. He also identifies the Seven Essential Elements of Human Excellence and provides a step-by-step plan for proceeding along your personal path to excellence.Whether you are an athlete, coach, or high achiever in another walk of life, >In Pursuit of Excellence, Third Edition,> provides the expert advice and proven techniques to fulfill your aspirations.
The author of several books on mental training shows readers how to achieve excellence in performance as well as excellence in living. Illustrations.
Who needs cooperative games? -- Games for children ages 3 through 7 -- Games for children ages 8 through 12 -- Games for preschoolers -- Remaking adult games -- Cooperative games from other cultures -- Creating your own games and evaluating your success -- A new beginning : turning ideas into positive action.
All the fun of active sports -- without the hurt of losing The idea behind this book is simple: people should play together, not against each other. To show you how enjoyable (and challenging) that, can be, Terry Orlick has created and collected over one hundred brand-new games based on cooperation, not competition, with the perfect one for every occasion. Who can play? People of every size, shape, age, and ability, from preschoolers to senior citizens. Where can you play? In the gym, on the beach, in the swimming pool, around the playground, in the classroom, in your backyard, or even in your own living room. What do you need? Nothing fancier than a ball, a mat, or a net -- and an active im...
Accompanied by "Coaches training manual Psyching for sport" (vi, 97 p. ; 23 cm.).
Internationally acclaimed sports psychologist Orlick provides new insights and a powerful step-by-step plan to help readers fulfill their aspirations. Both practical and inspirational, this book is a guide to daily living.
Argues that competition is inherently destructive and that competitive behavior is culturally induced, counter-productive, and causes anxiety, selfishness, self-doubt, and poor communication.
* Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. As you read this summary, you will discover that proper mental training is the key to winning competitions, achieving your goals and constantly raising your performance levels. Everyone can, through their actions, control their destiny and direct the course of their lives, provided they develop intense concentration. You will also discover that : refocusing on performance requires concentration; there are techniques to adopt a more positive attitude; it is possible to develop one's personality in order to achieve excellence; there are strategies to overcome all obstacles, whatever the context or time of life. Professor Terry Orlick unveils proven tips and techniques to boost your potential and achieve your goals. A world-renowned specialist in sports psychology, he teaches you how to develop your perspective on excellence, refocus on performance and cultivate a positive attitude to overcome obstacles. *Buy now the summary of this book for the modest price of a cup of coffee!