How often have you sat in front of the television and watched an athlete pull off a feat you previously thought to be impossible—and watched in wonder as they inspired you with their strength, but also with their courage and determination? There’s no doubt that athletes are at the frontiers of human performance. But athletes aren’t born mentally tough; among other things, they may be burdened with expectations and plagued with paralyzing doubts. What does it take, then, to become a champion? The Champion Within delves into insights from sport psychology to understand what lies behind the mental strength of some of the greatest athletes ever known, and offers pathways for you to unlock your true potential.
How often have you sat in front of the television and watched an athlete pull off a feat you previously thought to be impossible—and watched in wonder as they inspired you with their strength, but also with their courage and determination? There’s no doubt that athletes are at the frontiers of human performance. But athletes aren’t born mentally tough; among other things, they may be burdened with expectations and plagued with paralyzing doubts. What does it take, then, to become a champion? The Champion Within delves into insights from sport psychology to understand what lies behind the mental strength of some of the greatest athletes ever known, and offers pathways for you to unlock your true potential.
Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. Our Nook Digital business offers a lineup of NOOK® tablets and e-Readers and an expansive collection of digital reading content through the NOOK Store®. Barnes & Noble’s mission is to operate the best omni-channel specialty retail business in America, helping both our customers and booksellers reach their aspirations, while being a credit to the communities we serve.
