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The Inner Game of Tennis by W Timothy Gallwey

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The Inner Game of Tennis

Narrator
Dan Woren
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Publish Date
19 June 2025
Run Time
4 hours 36 minutes
Format
Audiobook

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The timeless multimillion-copy phenomenon. 50th anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by Bill Gates.

'Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today' – Bill Gates
'One of the most powerful mindset books ever written' – Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive


With unparalleled insights into the mental landscape of performance, The Inner Game of Tennis provides you with the definitive framework for long-term success.

Instead of concentrating on how to improve your technique, Timothy Gallwey starts from the understanding that 'every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game'. The former is played against opponents on the court, but the latter is a battle within ourselves as we try and overcome self-doubt and anxiety. It is often won or lost before a ball has been hit.

In his revolutionary approach, with applications well beyond tennis, Gallwey will teach you how to:

  • Trust the intuitive wisdom of your body
  • Quiet your mind of worry, fear and distraction
  • Achieve a state of ‘relaxed concentration’, in which success comes naturally


Described by Billie Jean King as her 'tennis bible', Timothy Gallwey's international bestseller has been essential reading for sports players of all abilities since it was first published in 1974. Built on a foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology, Gallwey’s method has had a far-reaching impact both on and off the tennis court.

Whether you want to win at tennis, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. This is your key to peak performance.

Critics Review

  • The best book on tennis that I have ever read, and its profound advice applies to many other parts of life

    Bill Gates, founder and former CEO of Microsoft

  • One of the most powerful mindset books ever written

    Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive

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Details

Author
W Timothy Gallwey
Narrator
Dan Woren
Duration
4 hours 36 minutes
Release Date
19 June 2025
ISBN
9781035044610
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Genre
Tennis, Sports psychology, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude

Synopsis

The timeless multimillion-copy phenomenon. 50th anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by Bill Gates.'Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today' – Bill Gates'One of the most powerful mindset books ever written' – Daniel Pink, bestselling author of DriveWith unparalleled insights into the mental landscape of performance, The Inner Game of Tennis provides you with the definitive framework for long-term success.Instead of concentrating on how to improve your technique, Timothy Gallwey starts from the understanding that 'every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game'. The former is played against opponents on the court, but the latter is a battle within ourselves as we try and overcome self-doubt and anxiety. It is often won or lost before a ball has been hit.In his revolutionary approach, with applications well beyond tennis, Gallwey will teach you how to:Trust the intuitive wisdom of your bodyQuiet your mind of worry, fear and distractionAchieve a state of ‘relaxed concentration’, in which success comes naturallyDescribed by Billie Jean King as her 'tennis bible', Timothy Gallwey's international bestseller has been essential reading for sports players of all abilities since it was first published in 1974. Built on a foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology, Gallwey’s method has had a far-reaching impact both on and off the tennis court.Whether you want to win at tennis, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. This is your key to peak performance.

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