Book description
Inner Excellence: A Blueprint for Mindful Mastery
Jim Murphy's Inner Excellence is not just another self-help book-it feels like a coach's playbook, distilled from years of watching athletes and leaders perform under pressure. As a former professional baseball player himself, Murphy knows how quickly a single mistake can spiral into doubt. Yet he also saw that the same fear that stops a pitcher on the mound can fuel an Olympic champion when harnessed correctly.
What sets this book apart is its blend of research and practice. The author weaves two decades of studies with interviews from elite performers-athletes, CEOs, artists-into concrete exercises that you can start using immediately. Whether it's a quick breathing drill to calm racing thoughts before a game or a visualization routine to rewrite limiting beliefs, each tool feels purposefully designed for real-world impact.
The heart of Inner Excellence lies in the idea that peak performance and a fulfilling life share one path: mastery over your inner landscape. The chapters on letting go of what you can't control, building mental habits, and training the subconscious are presented with clarity and empathy. Murphy's tone is encouraging rather than preachy; he invites readers to experiment, fail, and learn-exactly what any athlete does in practice.
If you've ever felt stuck between wanting more from yourself and being paralyzed by fear, this book offers a roadmap that is both practical and inspiring. It reminds us that extraordinary results are not the product of talent alone but of deliberate mental discipline. For anyone looking to elevate their game-whether on the field, in the boardroom, or in everyday life-Inner Excellence delivers a compelling blend of insight and actionable steps. Give it a read, and you'll discover that your greatest potential might just be waiting inside your own mind.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience