How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle

How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle

The greatest athletic performances spring from the mind, not the body.

Elite athletes have known this for decades and now science is learning why it's true. In his fascinating new book How Bad Do You …

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