Have you every marveled at the poise, grace, and athleticism of champions in their sport? Do you find yourself asking, "What separates 'the best' from all the rest?" Why is it that some athletes make it look so easy while others struggle just to "take the shot"? Who would you call on to take the last shot in a basketball game, perhaps Michael Jordan? Who would you hand the ball to in the bottom of the ninth inning, with the game on the line, is it Mariano Rivera? If your team is trailing by six points with less than two minutes remaining in the game, would you trust the ball in Joe Montana's hands? Each of the athletes I listed above is a classic example of a champion. Their beliefs, attitudes, and leadership are second to none. In Mind Over Head Chatter, we share with you the research and insights into the makings of the world's best athletes over many decades, and what made them champions in their sport. You will learn their methods and secrets and what they did to produce at such high levels. You'll also discover how to Ignite your own passion, how to set goals, and develop the mental toughness to take your game to the next level. The book is broken down into four sections; Section 1: The Driving Force - Finding Your Motivation, covers how to ignite your passion, your support systems and influences, what makes a champion, and creating a personal highlight reel in your head. Section 2: You Gotta Believe, helps you with setting goals, learning the three "C's" of Confidence, Courage, and Commitment, and how to train your brain for peak performance. Section 3: Getting Centered, covers your self-talk, visualization, breathing, and relaxation. Section 4: We Are the Champions, digs deeper into what sets five of the greatest athletes of all time apart from others in their sport. The athletes include Bruce Lee, Wilma Rudolph, Dan Gable, Nadia Comaneci, and Michael Jordan. So, sit back, kick your feet up, and enjoy Mind Over Head Chatter: The Psychology of Athletic Success.
About the Author: Greg Justice is a best-selling author, speaker, and fitness entrepreneur and was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2017. He opened AYC Health & Fitness, Kansas City's original personal training center, in May 1986. Greg is the co-founder and CEO of the National Corporate Fitness Institute (NCFI), a certifying body for fitness professionals, and the co-founder of Scriptor Publishing Group. He has been actively involved in the fitness industry since the early 1980's as a club manager, owner, personal fitness trainer, and sports conditioning specialist at the collegiate and professional level. Greg writes articles for many publications and websites, is a featured columnist for Corporate Wellness magazine, and Personal Fitness Professional magazine. Greg holds a master's degree in HPER (exercise science) and a bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from Morehead State University, Morehead, KY. Greg is available for speaking engagements on a variety of health and fitness topics. You may contact Greg at info@gregjustice.com or visit GregJustice.com. Art Still is a writer, speaker and CEO of Still 4 Life, an ecommerce business that believes in "paying it forward." He was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey where he graduated from Camden High School in 1974. Art was a four year starter at the University of Kentucky, where he was named SEC Player of the Year and Consensus All-American as a senior. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015. In 1978, Art was the first round draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs and played 12 seasons in the NFL with the Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. He was selected to four Pro-Bowls, was a two time MVP, and inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1997. In addition to a very active family life, Art has taken on various projects since he left the game, including charity work with several organizations. Still remains connected with football serving as one of the Kansas City Chiefs ambassadors. In that role he is frequently out and about in the community with other former players. "You get an opportunity to work in the community with a variety of charities and groups of people," said Still, who has been married to wife Liz since 1983. "We enjoy doing things that are positive and something that will be lasting in helping others. We do a lot of benefits and working with youths and their families."