Psychology · 19 min
The Mindful Athlete
By George Mumford
This episode reveals how cultivating deep presence and inner calm, rather than relentless striving, is the true path to peak performance in any high-stakes situation.
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Psychology
Duration
19 min
What it is about
Mindfulness, Peak Performance, Mental Toughness
Who it is for
If you often find yourself tightening up under pressure or overthinking critical moments, this can help you cultivate a deeper, more resilient presence.
The author
George Mumford, a mindfulness coach, has spent decades guiding elite athletes like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to master their inner game, showing how presence, not perfection, unlocks their greatest potential.
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