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Life as Sport What Top Athletes Can Teach You about How to Win in Life

Jonathan Fader

Why do sports captivate people? They allow us to watch human beings achieve peak performance, but, beyond physical strength and skill, what's really impressive is an athlete's mental prowess -- their will to succeed, engagement with their environment, and self-confidence.

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The Daily Stoic

Ryan Holiday mentioned Dr. Jonathan Fader's book, "Life as Sport," and how its concepts of plate discipline and mental preparation have impacted his life. He also recommended the book to his listeners.

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He's in the say no chapter of Stillness is the Key.

— Episode: Dr. Jonathan Fader on Peak Performance

Episode: Dr. Jonathan Fader on Peak Performance

Ryan Holiday mentioned Dr. Jonathan Fader's book, "Life as Sport," and how its concepts of plate discipline and mental preparation have impacted his life. He also recommended the book to his listeners.

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He's in the say no chapter of Stillness is the Key.

You can check out his book, Life is Sport, which is great and worth reading.

But I came by and visited his practice and we got to know each other. And I was talking to him about something I was struggling with, which is I struggled to say no to things.

And he sent me this picture of Dr. Oliver Sacks and it's Dr. Sacks at his desk in his office with a giant sign that says no behind him.

But Dr. Fader, we met a few times in New York City. He was an early reader of my books. He's spread them around in sports, which I really appreciated.

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