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The Only Way to Win: Confidence

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The Only Way to Win:Confidence

Jim Loehr

Confidence. Now there is a magic word. You need it to perform your best. But how do you actually develop it? A sense of confidence comes from a sense of control. But the expectation that you can control the outcome leads to choking. See what Jim has to say about control, confidence, and how it relates to the story you tell yourself as a player.

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Confidence

Jim Loehr is a legendary pioneer in the field of human performance. An elite tennis player himself who still competes nationally in USTA events, Jim created the field of Mental Toughness training with his revolutionary study of elite pro players. He has been one of the most influential voices in tennis and tennis coaching for over 30 years, and is the author of multiple best selling books.

He has expanded his influence far beyond sports with the creation of the Human Performance Institute where he and his staff have worked with hundreds of leaders in business, law enforcement, and military special forces. For the last decade he has also directed an academy for junior players helping young people learn what winning in life really means.

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