By Jim Taylor, PhD

Introduction: Athletic Success Begins and Ends with the Mind

Chapter I: PrimePsyche: Five Attitudes
Ownership
Process
Challenge
Long-term
Risk

Chapter II: PrimeHeart: Five Obstacles
Overinvestment
Perfectionism
Fear of Failure
Expectations
Negativity

Chapter III: PrimePrep: Five Approaches to Quality Training
Perspective
Train Like You Compete
Consistency
Experiment
Quality

Chapter IV: PrimeMind: Five Mental Muscles
Motivation
Confidence
Intensity
Focus
Mindset

Chapter V: PrimeTime: Five Tools
Emotions
Imagery
Routines
Breathing
Trust

Chapter VI: Prime Topics for Athletic Success
Preparing for the Big Competition
Slumps
Psychology of Injury

Chapter VII: Prime Sport: The Payoff
Seven Reasons Why Athletes Don't Do Mental Training
Three Goals for Athletic Success
Develop a Mental Training Program
Prime Sport Challenge

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