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.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Publication date : April 29, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 1538777800
ISBN-13 : 978-1538777800
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.95 x 0.94 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #2,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #17 in Leadership & Motivation #31 in Success Self-Help #47 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
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John Thrasher –
‘A Clear Mind and Unburdened Heart’
Loved this book, the antithesis of dogma. Jim Murphy embodied his own words of a ‘clear mind and unburdened heart’ in his style, syntax, vibe, everything. With each page I turned, I too found myself with more of that clarity. This is a book I’ll read several times as it hits on so many important topics of living a truly fulfilling life… discovering your, at times fleeting, purpose. Be present and remain mindful with each moment that passes, remain steadfastly true to yourself, that’s always going to be enough. Thank you Jim Murphy for this pick me up in a desperate time of need. Peace and love.
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”
Sandy Snyder –
Pursuing self mastery and greatness
Fire book!!! Really helps you develop the right mindset to live life on your own path! and how to Pursue self-mastery! Switching your mindset from ego to heart! Love love love this book! Highly recommend for those looking to train your subconscious for greatness! I’m
William –
An invigorating and exhilarating book to read.
Jim Murphy’s “Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind For Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life” is a book written to show readers how to do just that. Murphy enlightens readers on improving their performance and attaining a better life through what we think. He asks us to reframe how we see the world to achieve these goals. He helps professional athletes, performers and business executives achieve their dreams simply by following his training. Readers will appreciate the warm, wonderful insight Murphy shares. This book is a perfect read for people both in sports and business.
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.
FitMe –
Inner Excellence is a must read for everyone that wants to increase performance and enjoy life at the same style. The mixture between strategies, tactics and stories grapped my intention untill the end. Especially the stories of Jim himself and the athletes he worked with is so inspiring. Can’t wait for next books to come from Jim Murphy.
Tortue –
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Dejair –
O livro nos passa uma mensagem que vai contra o status-quo em nossa sociedade hodierna, mas explica o porquê e como fazer essa mudança interna.
Greg Pitcher –
If you are on a journey to be your best self , in service of others, this is the book for you .Living in today’s fast paced world of constant disruption, we get lost in busyness.To get out of business, one of the concepts talked abut in the book is radical change, and I’m on my own radical change journeyLearning to live inFreedomBeyond SubconsciousGetting out of my own wayTransforming my life , business, relationships and those who are ready. Ready is also about the coach helping people to become ready through seeding and awareness.Keep an eye out in Linked in as I’m living these Principles and wat to help others live themThanks Jim MurphyRock on