Review
"A truly novel approach to solving many of life's problems from two experts in the field. This short fable presents a framework that covers significant concepts in a simple manner allowing the reader to apply them immediately. This enjoyable book could bring about profound change." (Professor Steve Peters, Author of 'The Chimp Paradox')
"Whether you are trying to win Olympic gold or manage the demands of being a busy Mum, we can all find ourselves wrestling with challenging situations. I've been fascinated by psychology for a long time, and I found the novel ideas contained in this book quick to grasp and easy to apply. They've certainly made a profound difference to the way I think in sport and in life." (Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill)
"Mark and Pete make performance psychology accessible and fascinating. This book explains some of their key insights in a truly memorable way." (Matthew Syed, Author of 'Black Box Thinking' & 'Bounce')
"After finishing as England captain in 2012, feeling worn down and exhausted by the demands of the job, I have often wondered whether I might have found a way of dealing better with the day-to-day issues that tended to bombard me and others within the team. Having read this fable, I am now sure that there is a better way. Mark and Pete use their vast experience to take you on a journey of discovery that leads to a clear and concise model for dealing with problems in whatever form they come. I will certainly be adhering to these principles in my role of Director of England Cricket." (Andrew Strauss OBE)
From the Back Cover
Pig Wrestling is a simple fable with a powerful message. Whenever we find ourselves wrestling with a sticky situation, we need to stop struggling and instead take the time to clean our thinking.
Via a short story about a young manager who is struggling to create the change that he needs, this book introduces the principles of 'Problem Cleaning' in a truly memorable way.
Based upon the authors' work with many of the world's best performers, the 'Problem Cleaning' framework provides us with the tools to create change whenever and wherever we need it most.
By applying these principles to our daily lives, each of us can learn to continually thrive in increasingly complex and messy times.