Sports Psychology Excellence

Where does The Art of Mental Training rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Towards the top at the higher levels because of it's inspirational lessons mixed with all the actionable advice and processes. I found the book to be both entertaining and educational. Loaded with instructions and explanations on how to apply the science of sports psychology, NLP, and success conditioning in order to help take one to higher levels of achievement and personal success. This is not a positive thinking type of book. It's much more powerful than that. It provides tools, knowledge, and techniques that sets this book apart from the rest.

What other book might you compare The Art of Mental Training to and why?

This is a pretty unique book because although there are other books out there that present pretty much the same body of knowledge, none of them do it in such an entertaining and detailed way. The book is skillfully written. Very original in it's approach to teaching all the essential material.

What does D. C. Gonzalez bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I've read the book and I like the genuine pleasant tone that the author brings to the narration of the story with his voice. He brings his mentor Leo-tai alive. I also felt like I was listening to a personal coach who cared about my ability to achieve higher levels of personal success.

What did you learn from The Art of Mental Training that you would use in your daily life?

There is so much good advice and step by step instructions embedded and presented throughout this audio book that the list of what I learned and will be using daily would be long. However, I'd say that for sure one thing I'll be doing starting right away is using the deep relaxation technique that is taught and begin using "Imagineering" and the success conditioning process explained so well in this audio book.

Also, now that I understand the Champion Mindset much better, and how to achieve it, I will be thinking like a champion much more consistently as I face each new day. Having the right mindset is a big part of what gets you to the next level of your true potential and that's a big part of what DC Gonzalez teaches throughout this material.

Any additional comments?

If you are committed to excellence and are looking for a good coach who can help you understand how to get there, then you won't be disappointed with this audio book.

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Best Sports Psych Book Out There

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would definitely recommend this audiobook to a friend. It gives very practical suggestions and skills to improve mental performance for sports or even life situations. I especially enjoyed the way the concepts and skills are introduced in the form of a story. This really helped me to connect to these ideas and kept me interested the entire time. I feel the material will help me achieve my very best in whatever I do.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I really liked the relationship between Leo-tai and Danielsan. It personalized the principles and techniques in the book and made me believe that these work in real life. Danielsan seems to truly appreciate the impact Leo-tai had upon him.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite chapter/scene was the battle with the raccoons and establishing the absolute importance of self-belief in anything we hope to achieve in life. The humor of the situation makes this important principle stand out to me and easy to remember.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Way to Achieve Your Goals and Dreams.

Any additional comments?

Great audiobook. I'd highly recommend it!

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A Powerful Concise Classic with Expert Instruction

If you could sum up The Art of Mental Training in three words, what would they be?

I'd start by saying this book was Excellent, Motivating, and Actionable. I learned how to set the Warrior Champion free with this great book. It taught me how to achieve the Champion Mindset with step by step instructions from Peak Performance expert D.C. Gonzalez.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the way the author blended ancient wisdom with modern psychology of change technologies and sport psychology essentials while teaching with engaging stories from his life path.The details and specific instructions provided throughout by the author on how to bring together all the required elements of The Science of Success is great. He covers what to practice along with exactly how to practice the techniques that make all the difference. That's what makes this book so powerful.

What about D. C. Gonzalez’s performance did you like?

His voice is perfect for telling the story and teaching and explaining the concepts. Since he wrote the book, the narration flows with perfect tempo and tone. The audio quality is excellent. He clearly recorded the audio in a state-of the art studio with expert production and editing. He comes across as genuine, knowledgeable, and as the internationally respected expert that he is. No wonder this book is not only a best-seller but also available in several foreign languages too.

What did you learn from The Art of Mental Training that you would use in your daily life?

I learned exactly how to achieve the Champion Mindset.

I learned exactly how to gain the Mental Edge over the competition or challenging situations.

I learned the exact strategies that lead to higher levels of performance and the author provided me with all the step by step instructions I needed in order to implement them and use them in my daily life.

I learned exactly how to improve my self-belief, self-confidence, performance, and how to achieve at higher levels at whatever is important to me.

I learned how to change my mental state from a disempowered state into the totally empowered state of a Champion ready to dominate.

I learned about Imagineering, The Critical Three, Focused Breathing, the importance of deep Mental Relaxation sessions and exactly how to practice in order to improve performance results and achievements.

I learned how to approach controlling anger, how to deal with losing and real adversity.I learned how to beat my Fear of Failure.

I learned techniques to Control Fear, and how to stay cool under pressure.

I learned how to shut down the Internal Critic. How to throttle my intensity before and during my event so I don't sabotage my performance.

I learned how to get out of my own way.

This book helped me pinpoint my dreams and how to properly set goals to achieve them. It taught me how to take the steps necessary and to do the work that is required.

I learned how to find the quite mind and that internal state from which peak performance springs forth.

I learned what to do and how to achieve the ability to perform in the present moment.

I learned how a Champion prepares to win.

The list goes on. That's why this book is so well received by people who demand exact instructions on how to become the best that they can be without getting bogged down with research details that don't help one learn.

Instead Gonzalez packs this concise and easy to read book with detailed instructions, insight, sport psychology excellence, and stories that teach. It's entertaining and powerful.

Any additional comments?

Take action - listen to and enjoy this great little book. It's all memorable, motivational, inspiring and worthwhile but the ending especially hit home with me. This is one book I will listen to again and again.

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EXCELLENT - VERY ENTERTAINING

If you could sum up The Art of Mental Training in three words, what would they be?

Excellent, Entertaining AND Powerful.

What other book might you compare The Art of Mental Training to and why?

Awaken the Giant Within.

Why? Because The Art of Mental Training teaches similar powerful concepts that teach one how to take immediate control of their mental and emotional state so personal success, performance and achievements improve. The techniques and knowledge lead to real results.

The author presents a proven and established body of knowledge that helps to take one to the next higher level of their true potential.

Which scene was your favorite?

I enjoyed all the stories. Nothing about the stories or lessons was predictable. The twists and turns were well written and the stories flowed together in a very entertaining way.

Many powerful takeaways.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Entertaining, profound and powerful. An enormous source of inspiration.

Any additional comments?

Get ready to learn The Science of Success in a very enjoyable way.

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Outstanding - Five Stars

Where does The Art of Mental Training rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It ranks 9 on a scale of 10. This is exactly the type of self-improvement information I was looking for. An inspirational book that teaches by using an engaging story.

What other book might you compare The Art of Mental Training to and why?

This book teaches differently than other books. It presents important principles of success by weaving and embedding them throughout a well written story line. I found it really entertaining and unlike other books in this category, the approach here was fresh and original. I liked the author's tone, style, and audio delivery.

Have you listened to any of D. C. Gonzalez’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have his success conditioning audio programs called Unstoppable Confidence, Personal Best, Goal Achievement, and Deep Relaxation. I really like them. They build mental skills using a different approach and in a different way. Kind of like having a personal consultation with a peak performance expert and sports hypnotherapist whenever you want. In comparison, this audio book teaches the Warrior-Champion mindset through story telling. Gonzalez is excellent in both types of performances.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, and each time I listen to different parts of the book again, I realize just how carefully designed the presentation is. There are so many powerful ideas presented in such a subtle way. Truly well written.

Any additional comments?

I really don't understand some of the critics - I think they miss the point. This is a great book it's been the Number 1 Kindle eBook in Sports Psychology and Martial Arts for over a year now. That in itself says a lot.

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Reminder that we can be mentally prepared

Good guidelines to change your trouts change your life. I did like narration, I would listen it before bed time, and fall asleep...

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Excellent

I am so motivated by this book. I will listen to it again and again. The techniques described in this book I used for my 1st 5k. I wish there were more books by this author.

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A pool shooters friend

Any additional comments?

The game of pool like other sports is very much a mental game. This book in Audible is exactly what I was looking for. I have the audible app on my iPhone and can listen to it anytime to strengthen my mental game in pool. It also helps me in other areas of work and life itself.

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For People Seeking Excellence

Would you consider the audio edition of The Art of Mental Training to be better than the print version?

I got the Kindle edition and Whispersynch for Voice. Awesome combination. I was able to read along while the author narrated.

What did you like best about this story?

I just really liked the way the author gives you insight into his military jet training, his experience as a Federal Agent, and also as a peak performance coach through all his stories. The flashbacks in the story where he shares some of the lessons he learned from his martial arts mentor adds an interesting element to the book. I've never seen anyone keep it so simple and direct, yet deliver so much.

What does D. C. Gonzalez bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I liked the way he read the story. It was genuine. It was real. It sounded good.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I didn't want to stop. The chapters flowed so easily. They were short and got directly to the point. Great authors and trainers have a way of sharing knowledge in a very easy and succinct way. DC Gonzalez has this rare talent.

Any additional comments?

I've read all the top mental performance classics. I'm an athlete who thought he knew it all. I was wrong. This simple book set me straight. A true champion accepts that it's not what he thinks he knows that's important; it's what he can still learn that makes all the difference. Many thanks to the author.

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Incredible!

Worth listening to over and over again! I would recommend this to anyone. If you want to learn how to be at your best, you must listen to this.

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