The Mind-Body Problem - A Conversation with Janko Tipsarevic
Howard Burton
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Publisher:
Open Agenda Publishing inc.
Open Agenda Publishing inc.
DRM:
ACS4
ACS4
Publication Year:
2020
2020
ISBN-13:
9781771701167
Description:
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 perspective
II. Lost Opportunities - Reflections on vacuous press conferences
III. Commitment - More than just the hours
IV. Breaking Through - Leaving nothing back
V. Tennis as a Team Sport - Davis Cup and doubles
VI. Achieving Potential - Coaching and talent
VII. 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.
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 perspective
II. Lost Opportunities - Reflections on vacuous press conferences
III. Commitment - More than just the hours
IV. Breaking Through - Leaving nothing back
V. Tennis as a Team Sport - Davis Cup and doubles
VI. Achieving Potential - Coaching and talent
VII. 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.
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