Andrew D. Thompson

Andrew D. Thompson is a former professional athlete, hospitality industry executive, and high-performance coach who survived a debilitating and life-threatening illness in 2016 that left him bedridden for months and took years to overcome.

His unique life experiences helped him to identify and develop the 12 key attributes of high performers, which he not only draws on to elevate the performance of elite athletes, business leaders, and anyone looking to improve their circumstances, but were also critical for him making it through and eventually recovering from the mystery disease that ravaged his life.

A High-Performing Mind is his award winning inspiring and motivating personal-development book that shows you how to develop you

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