Becoming a True Athlete

A Practical Philosophy for Flourishing Through Sport

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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There is a looming existential crisis for competitive sport. We are witnessing a waning trust in the integrity of sport at all levels that stems from the win-at-all-costs culture that has become so pervasive, worldwide. Doping, fraud, corruption and inhumane high-performance systems as well as worrying levels of dropout, burnout and mental health problems among athletes, all points to the fact that sport has lost track of its true meaning and is increasingly out of touch with its core values. What is needed is a powerful counterpoint to this results-focussed culture, one which goes far deeper than the superficial realm of wins, losses, medals and fame, and that provides a roadmap for athletes to discover deeper meaning and achieve more in their sporting lives. The True Athlete Philosophy is that counterpoint. This is an approach that harnesses the best of sport - the persistent drive for excellence, constant innovation, unmatched opportunities for personal development - and puts it firmly in service of the participants and society as a whole. Sport can be a tremendous tool for unlocking potential and thriving in life, but currently it is not coming close to delivering on that promise. Drawing on a combination of ancient wisdom and modern psychology, The True Athlete Philosophy explores how athletes can harness their lived experience of sport to contribute to a healthy, meaningful and fulfilled life and be of greater benefit to their community.

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Utgivningsdatum:2021-08-26
Mått:127 x 203 x 23 mm
Vikt:284 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:234
Förlag:Sequoia Books
ISBN:9781914110030

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Laurence Cassoe Halsted is a two-time Olympic fencer who competed for Team GB in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics. After retiring from competitive sport Laurence became the Performance Director for the Danish Fencing Federation. He joined The True Athlete Project in 2016 where he is currently the Director of Mentoring as well as consultant on TAPs various other programs and projects, all with an ambition of creating a more compassionate world through sport. Laurence lives with his wife and two children in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Part 1. Introducing the True Athlete Philosophy1.The Burning PlatformWhat Use is a Philosophical Framework?Introducing the True Athlete Philosophy Higher Purpose of Sport Definition of a True AthletePart 2. The Virtues of the True Athlete Philosophy2.Treat yourself and others with compassion3.Live with integrity4.Acknowledge and embrace responsibility for your own journey and that of your community5.Grow your awareness in the present moment and of what truly matters in lifePart 3. Mental-Emotional Strategies and Practices for Cultivating the True Athlete Virtues6.Introduction and Mindfulness Meditation7.The Athlete Identity-Knowing your core values and how to live them-Embrace vulnerability8.The Stoic Approach-The controllables - preparation, effort, attitude-Acceptance and defusion-Gratitude9.Love and Connection-Developing self-compassion-Love vs fear reframing-The power of nature connectedness10.Reflection and Conclusion-Reflection-Create a personal motto, credo or oath-Final Thoughts