Burton Howard Burton 
Mind-Body Problem — A Conversation with Janko Tipsarevic [EPUB ebook] 

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.