The Inner Game of Tennis: The classic guide to the mental side of

The timeless multimillion-copy phenomenon. 50th anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by Bill Gates.

'Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today' – Bill Gates
'One of the most powerful mindset books ever written' – Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive

With unparalleled insights into the mental landscape of performance, The Inner Game of Tennis provides you with the definitive framework for long-term success.

Instead of concentrating on how to improve your technique, Timothy Gallwey starts from the understanding that 'every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game'. The former is played against opponents on the court, but the latter is a battle within ourselves as we try and overcome self-doubt and anxiety. It is often won or lost before a ball has been hit.

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