This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Janko Tipsarevic, who is a former professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of world no. 8 and founder and CEO of Tipsarevic Tennis Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. This conversation gives behind-the-scenes insights on what it takes to achieve excellence in professional sports, what mindset is needed to reach one’s true potential and a penetrating and inspirational window into the psychology of professional tennis that resonates with all of us. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Giving Your All, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. On Nietzsche and Tennis – The dangers of too much perspective II. Lost Opportunities – Reflections on vacuous press conferences III. Commitment – More than just the hours IV. Breaking Through – Leaving nothing back V. Tennis as a Team Sport – Davis Cup and doubles VI. Achieving Potential – Coaching and talent VII. Winner Take All? – Spreading the wealth-or not?About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series: Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
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