Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life
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Discover the transformative New York Times bestseller—a step-by-step manual for mastering your inner mind for peak performance and living your life to the fullest.
As a professional baseball player, Jim Murphy’s sense of worth revolved around results. He was focused on achievement but also afraid of failure. When he started coaching professional and Olympic athletes, he often encountered the same mindset. He became obsessed with learning how the best in the world performed with poise under pressure.
After years of research, Murphy had a revelatory insight: the pursuit of extraordinary performance and the pursuit of an exceptional life are the same path.
Filled with exercises, techniques, and tools, Inner Excellence trains your heart and mind, showing you how to:
Develop self-mastery—and let go of what you can’t control. Overcome anxiety—and build powerful mental habits. Remove mental blocks—and get out of your own way. Train your subconscious mind—and release limiting beliefs.
Merging two decades of research and interviews with top athletes and leaders with this training system, Inner Excellence will put you on a path towards a more satisfactory and joyful life.
The audiobook edition features an exclusive interview with Jim Murphy.
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Barry ChristianWilliams –
Mindset on point
This book does a great job of focusing on mindset, discipline, and emotional control in a very practical way. The concepts are easy to understand and applicable to everyday life, whether you’re working on performance, leadership, or personal growth.What I appreciated most is how it emphasizes awareness and intentional thinking rather than motivation alone. It’s a thoughtful, grounding read that encourages consistent improvement instead of quick fixes.
Cole K. –
More Wisdom per Page
This book has more wisdom per page than almost any other that I’ve read. Great for anyone who is interested in performing and living as their best selves. It DOES NOT take away the work. However, it gives you a roadmap full of wisdom, love and courage. Should you follow it with intention and joy, you’ve got a great shot at you own inner excellence.
Thomas –
Fantastic Read if You want Freedom and Growth
This is one of the best self development books I’ve ever read. I could reread this dozens of times and still gain insights and self awareness in my day to day life. Great job Jim on taking the time to get still enough to follow Truth and produce work that is meaningful, sustainable, and relatable.
Mark James –
Read, Grow, and Improve your Inner Excellence!
Here are the key points from this great book:1. Define Your Vision• Clearly articulate your goals and purpose in life.• A strong vision provides direction and motivates consistent effort.2. Commit to the Process• Success isn’t about outcomes but about embracing the journey.• Develop daily habits and routines that align with your goals.3. Master Your Mindset• Focus on what you can control, especially your thoughts and emotions.• Learn to reframe negative situations into opportunities for growth.4. Develop Mental Toughness• Push past discomfort and stay resilient under pressure.• Use challenges as a means to build strength and perseverance.5. Cultivate Emotional Awareness• Understand and manage your emotions effectively.• Emotional awareness helps maintain clarity and focus in high-stress situations.6. Be Fully Present• Focus on the moment instead of worrying about the past or future.• Practice mindfulness and meditation to enhance concentration and reduce stress.7. Overcome Fear and Anxiety• Acknowledge fear but don’t let it control you.• Use visualization, affirmations, and deep breathing to calm your mind and refocus.8. Prioritize Gratitude• Gratitude shifts your mindset from scarcity to abundance.• Regularly reflect on things you’re thankful for to build a positive outlook.9. Build Strong Relationships• Success is often tied to the quality of your relationships.• Be authentic, empathetic, and supportive in your interactions with others.10. Trust in Your Training• Confidence comes from preparation and consistency.• Practice deliberately and rely on your training when under pressure.11. Seek Balance• Excellence in one area of life should not come at the expense of others.• Strive for harmony between work, relationships, health, and personal growth.12. Embrace Failure as Feedback• View mistakes as opportunities to learn and improve.• Adopt a growth mindset, focusing on what you can gain from setbacks.13. Stay Aligned with Your Core Values• Integrity and authenticity are essential to long-term success.• Make decisions that align with your values, even under pressure.14. Visualize Your Success• Use mental imagery to see yourself achieving your goals.• Visualization strengthens your belief in your ability to succeed.15. Focus on the Present Action• Break down big goals into manageable steps.• Concentrate on executing the next right action with excellence.”Here’s to your best. Cheers!”Mark James, CPCFounder and PresidentHIRE Consulting ServicesExecutive Career Transition CoachingBest-selling Author”The Recruiter Mindset””The Interview Mindset””Keys to the C SUITE”
Veritas1325 –
Inner Pretty Darn Good
Former professional baseball player, Murphy, presents a clear and concise treatise on how other athletes, or anyone hoping to achieve excellence, can do so. As a Philadelphia Eagles fan, Murphy’s book first came to my attention when Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown was spotted reading it on the sidelines during a playoff game. Intrigued, I picked up an ebook and audiobook copy. I feel I learned as much about Brown and what makes him tick as I did about Murphy’s philosophy and how to achieve everyday excellence by following his strategies.In full candor, I’ve read a number of books like Murphy’s Inner Excellence and found them all to be, essentially, mostly based on common sense and predicated on working hard and having a positive attitude. While that’s the case here, too, I feel like Murphy does a nice job making his argument and persuading the reader that by following his lessons, they, too, can achieve inner excellence.While I don’t know if I’ll keep a highlighted copy of Inner Excellence with me at all times like AJ Brown seems to do, I do think there’s value here and lessons to be learned. I have no aspirations to be a world-class athlete, but the lessons Murphy discusses throughout Inner Excellence can be applied to whatever goals you might set for yourself, whether becoming a Super Bowl Champion, best-selling novelist, or whatever your personal goals or dreams might be. Inner Excellence contains plenty of actionable exercises that anyone can implement right away to start tapping into their own potential.