The Athlete’s Inner Game – Page 3

The Athlete's Inner Game / Comparison and Jealousy Run Your Own Race

Your race is not their race. A devotional about the freedom of competing against your own ceiling rather than theirs.

Timing 15–20 min

The Athlete's Inner Game / Motivation — Finding It Again When the Original Reason You Played Doesn’t Feel Like Enough Anymore

Motivation crises are common and always feel permanent. A devotional for athletes who’ve lost touch with why they play.

Timing 15–20 min

The Athlete's Inner Game / Motivation — Finding It Again What Are You Actually Playing For

When the surface reasons to play run dry, what’s underneath? A devotional about finding deeper motivation.

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The Athlete's Inner Game / Motivation — Finding It Again The Motivation You Manufacture Is Weaker Than the One You Discover

Manufactured motivation burns fast. Discovered motivation sustains. A devotional about finding the real thing.

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The Athlete's Inner Game / Playing Free — Releasing the Outcome The Paradox of Peak Performance

You compete best when you stop trying to control the result. A devotional about the paradox at the heart of peak performance.

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The Athlete's Inner Game / Playing Free — Releasing the Outcome Loose Hands

Loose hands in competition. A devotional about the physical and mental posture of playing free.

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The Athlete's Inner Game / Playing Free — Releasing the Outcome Play Like You’re Already Free

Some athletes play their best in practice and shrink in games. A devotional about the freedom available in competition.

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The Athlete's Inner Game / Slumps When Your Game Leaves You

The performance slump feels permanent but never is. A devotional for athletes in the middle of one.

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The Athlete's Inner Game / Slumps The Slump Doesn’t Define the Season

The slump is one stretch in a long season. A devotional about keeping a difficult performance period in proportion.

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The Athlete's Inner Game / Slumps Get Back to Basics

Slumps usually reveal drift from fundamentals. A devotional about finding the way back through simplification.

Timing 15–20 min