The champion's mind by Jim Afremow. Memorable quotes III

-Change is the name of the winning game.
-You go for the gold, battle against the best and your best.
-When you get knocked down by disruptive change, get up right away. The answer for a champion is to play it where it lies.
-These are the 12 mental skills:
1. Goal setting.
2. Mental imagery.
3. Self-talk
4. Confidence.
5. Focus.
6. Breath control
7. Mental toughness.
8. Anxiety management.
9. Enjoyment.
10. Body language.
11. Intensity.
12. Personal affirmation works.
-Thoughts determine feelings, then feelings influence performance.
-In quick reaction sports like basketball and soccer, simply shout to yourself: Next play!
-Self-talk can produce significant improvements in sports performance.
-Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. BABE RUTH.
-Tell yourself: I've done this before and I can do it now.
-Confidence without complacency keeps you on target when you are playing well and winning.
-Focus, or selective attention, is your dedication to the task at hand to the exclusion of all else.