A highly readable, user-friendly book that draws on robust evidence and incorporates lessons from history, sociology, psychology, pop culture, and personal and clinical examples. Readers learn about what mental toughness is, how it can be assessed, and how it can be applied to their professional and personal lives.

“10-Minute Toughness is a solid mental training program. In fact I feel it is the best of its kind. . . . [It's] what the title says: ten minutes a day that connects your talents and abilities to the outcome you're seeking. As a retired NFL player looking forward, I can see as many applications for the toughness Jason Selk's program brought out of me in the business world as there were on the football field.” --Jeff Wilkins, Former NFL Pro Bowl Kicker “The mental side of the game is extremely important. 10-Minute Toughness helps the players develop the mental toughness needed for success; it really makes a difference.” --Walt Jocketty, General Manager of the 2006 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals “Jason Selk has spent a tremendous amount of time and energy developing effective mental-training programs and coaches workshops. He is truly committed to helping individuals and teams to perform at their very best, when it really counts.” --Peter Vidmar, Olympic Gold Medalist Mental training is a must for high performance both on the field and off. But simply hoping for mental toughness isn't going to build any mind muscles. You need a proven routine of daily exercises to get you where you want to go. 10-Minute Toughness is your personal coach for boosting brainpower and achieving a competitive edge in whatever game you play. With quickness and ease, you'll learn how to master your own mind and psych out your opponents using personalized techniques from one of America's most successful sport psychology consultants. Like no other program available, the 10-Minute Toughness (10-MT) routine gets you ready for the competition in just ten minutes a day.

Children need to believe their future is bright. The more disappointments they don’t recover well from, the less likely they are to dream. When they do not process challenging experiences well it can lead to defeat, rather than encourage them to grow and mature. Far too many children don’t grasp their strengths and, as a result do not believe they can overcome negative encounters. Apathy sets in. Discouragement persists. Arguments rage. Mental health suffers. Children need to be resilient and when they develop this ability and make wise choices it becomes part of their character. Furthermore, they need parents who help them to learn from negative experiences and who allow them a certain measure of struggle. In Resilient Kids moms and dads will learn the power and purpose of resilience and how to parent so as to make it more likely their children will utilize this character quality.

To Lead a Good Life... is a self-help book, featuring a collection of sixty-two, motivational stories, inspirational essays, and lessons on effective leadership. From cover to cover, it offers unique examples of people with a little moxie, finding their strength, courage, and passion.

"A healthy mind and body are the best teammates a soccer player can have." Discover the secret to superior performance on the soccer field with "The Soccer Mindset: Mental Toughness and Winning Habits on the Field". This enlightening guidebook uncovers the integral role that mindset plays in every corner kick, every pass, every goal, and every win. It's designed not only to help players enhance their game but to also equip coaches with the necessary knowledge to cultivate a winning mentality in their teams. Starting with a detailed exploration of the mental demands of soccer, the book provides a deep understanding of the psychology of the sport. It lays out effective strategies for developing mental toughness, setting and achieving ambitious goals, and honing winning habits. Readers will learn powerful visualization techniques to prepare for game day and actionable strategies to handle pressure situations. The book takes a deep dive into overcoming performance anxiety, handling mistakes, improving on-field communication, and developing pre-game routines. It further delves into maintaining motivation throughout the soccer season and the importance of mental and physical health in soccer performance. Coaches aren't left out either. It shares effective coaching techniques for developing a winning mindset and a positive team culture, and strengthening mental toughness in players. The final chapters connect the dots between soccer mindset and everyday life, demonstrating how the discipline, resilience, and mental toughness nurtured on the soccer field can be applied in personal growth and life skills. "The Soccer Mindset" serves as an invaluable resource for everyone who plays, coaches, or simply loves the game of soccer. It's time to elevate your game and your life to the next level. Get your copy today and develop a winning mindset both on and off the field.Table of contents: Introduction The importance of mindset in soccer Benefits of developing a winning mindset The Psychology of Soccer Understanding the mental demands of soccer The role of mindset in soccer performance The impact of mindset on team dynamics Building Mental Toughness Developing resilience Improving focus and concentration Overcoming mental blocks Setting and Achieving Goals Importance of goal setting in soccer Setting specific and measurable goals Strategies for achieving goals Visualization Techniques for Soccer The power of visualization in soccer Techniques for effective visualization Using visualization for game-day preparation Developing Winning Habits Consistency in training and preparation Creating a positive team culture Building a winning mentality Overcoming Performance Anxiety Understanding performance anxiety in soccer Techniques for managing anxiety Building confidence and reducing anxiety Handling Pressure Situations Strategies for managing pressure in soccer Developing mental toughness for high-pressure situations Staying focused under pressure Dealing with Mistakes and Failure Understanding the impact of mistakes and failure in soccer Techniques for coping with mistakes and failure Learning from mistakes and failure Improving Communication on the Field Importance of communication in soccer Techniques for effective communication Building teamwork through communication Developing a Pre-Game Routine Importance of pre-game routines in soccer Strategies for creating a pre-game routine Staying focused and relaxed before games Staying Motivated Throughout the Season Strategies for staying motivated in a long soccer season Keeping goals in mind Managing fatigue and burnout Maintaining a Healthy Mind and Body Importance of mental and physical health in soccer Techniques for maintaining mental and physical health Building a healthy lifestyle The Role of Coaches in Developing Soccer Mindset Coaching techniques for developing a winning mindset Building a positive team culture Strengthening mental toughness in players The Intersection of Soccer Mindset and Life Transferring soccer mindset to everyday life Building life skills through soccer The impact of soccer on personal growth Conclusion Recap of key takeaways Encouragement to develop a winning mindset on and off the field ISBN: 9781776848089

Do you have what it takes to succeed in any situation? According to a retired commander who ran training for Navy SEALs, true optimal performance goes beyond just skill. It’s all about THE ATTRIBUTES. “Diviney’s incredible book explains why some people thrive—even when things get hard.”—Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit During his twenty years as a Navy officer and SEAL, Rich Diviney was intimately involved in a specialized SEAL selection process, which whittled a group of hundreds of extraordinary candidates down to a handful of the most elite performers. Diviney was often surprised by which candidates washed out and which succeeded. Some could have all the right skills and still fail, while others he might have initially dismissed would prove to be top performers. The seemingly objective criteria weren’t telling him what he most needed to know: Who would succeed in one of the world’s toughest military assignments? It is similarly hard to predict success in the real world. It happens often enough that underdog students accomplish exceptional achievements while highly skilled, motivated employees fail to meet expectations. Dark-horse companies pull away from the pack while dream teams flush with talent and capital go under. In working with and selecting top special operators for decades, Diviney saw that beneath obvious skills are hidden drivers of performance, surprising core attributes—including cunning, adaptability, courage, even narcissism—that determine how resilient or perseverant we are, how situationally aware and how conscientious. These attributes explain how we perform as individuals and as part of a team. The same methodology that Diviney used in the military can be applied by anyone in their personal and professional lives, and understanding these attributes can allow readers and their teams to perform optimally, at any time, in any situation. Diviney defines the core attributes in fresh and practical ways and shares stories from the military, business, sports, relationships, and even parenting to show how understanding your own attributes and those of the people around you can create optimal performance in all areas of your life.

From the mental toughness coach of a World Series-winning team―a simple, three-step program to winning in lifePeople with inborn talent may be good at what they do—but only the mentally tough reach the highest plateaus in their field. Fortunately, mental toughness is something anyone from any walk of life can learn. Director of mental training for the St. Louis Cardinals and a top-tier executive coach, Dr. Jason Selk is an expert on teaching people how to develop the mental toughness needed to attain their goals. In this book, he shares hands-on daily exercises for breaking old, self-defeating patterns of behavior and replacing them with the can-do attitude and positive behavior that leads to measurable positive results. Executive Toughness outlines the steps for attaining high-level success:•Accountability―truly develop a “no-excuse” mentality•Focus―significantly increase attention, focus and confidence•Optimism―recognize and redirect thoughts patterns for increased execution and performance By incorporating these steps into your daily life, you’ll be on the path to attaining your goals. Once you make these behaviors part of your mental “DNA,” and there will be no turning back!