Mind-Body Problem - A Conversation with Janko Tipsarevic (eBook)

Burton Howard Burton (Autor)

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2020
Open Agenda Publishing Inc. (Verlag)
9781771701167 (ISBN)

Infos

This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Janko Tipsarevic, who is a former professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of world no. 8 and founder and CEO of Tipsarevic Tennis Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. This conversation gives behind-the-scenes insights on what it takes to achieve excellence in professional sports, what mindset is needed to reach one's true potential and a penetrating and inspirational window into the psychology of professional tennis that resonates with all of us. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Giving Your All, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. On Nietzsche and Tennis - The dangers of too much perspectiveII. Lost Opportunities - Reflections on vacuous press conferencesIII. Commitment - More than just the hoursIV. Breaking Through - Leaving nothing backV. Tennis as a Team Sport - Davis Cup and doublesVI. Achieving Potential - Coaching and talentVII. Winner Take All? - Spreading the wealth-or not?About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series: Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.10.2020
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sport ► Ballsport ► Tennis
• ISBN-13: 9781771701167 / 9781771701167