The Fighter's Mind

Inside the Mental Game

By: Sam Sheridan

Narrated by: Nicholas Techosky

In his acclaimed national best seller, A Fighter's Heart, Sam Sheridan took listeners with him as he stepped through the ropes into the dangerous world of professional fighting. From a muay Thai bout in Bangkok; to Rio, where he trained with jiu-jitsu royalty; to Iowa, where he matched up against the toughest in MMA, Sheridan threw himself into a quest to understand how and why we fight.

In The Fighter's Mind, Sheridan does for the brain what his first book did for the body. To uncover the secrets of mental strength and success, Sheridan interviewed dozens of the world's most fascinating and dangerous men, including celebrated trainers Freddie Roach and Greg Jackson; champion fighters Randy Couture, Frank Shamrock, and Marcelo Garcia; ultrarunner David Horton; legendary wrestler Dan Gable; and many more. What are their secrets? How do they stay committed through years of training, craft a game plan, and adjust to the realities of the ring? How do they project strength when weak and remain mentally tough despite incredible physical pain?

A fascinating book, bursting at the seams with incredible stories and insight, The Fighter's Mind answers these questions and many more.

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Extraordinary

Explores a definitive answer. to the question of what is the meaning of mental awareness and an inside look into the natural urges for meaning and conquest.

Great book!

Love it! Inspired by it and the messages from all the great fighters. ‘The sword gives life.’

made me feel more human

it was nice to hear world class fighters have the same reasons why that i do. i didn't feel so alone after listening.

amazing

I loved this book. taught me so may new things and can be applied anywhere.

Insightful Book!

Great breakdown of the mindset of a fighter. Would recommend to anyone who truly wants to be a fighter!