Michael Jordan and countless other NBA stars credit George Mumford with transforming their game. A widely respected public speaker and coach, Mumford shares his story and strategies in The Mindful Athlete.
10 people who know what it takes to win on George Mumford's "The Mindful Athlete"
“George helped me understand the art of mindfulness. To be neither distracted or focused, rigid or flexible, passive or aggressive. I learned just to be.”
— Kobe Bryant, 5-time NBA champion, Los Angeles Lakers
“George has ‘Mumfied’ the teams I’ve coached over the past 20 years. He has a style of mindfulness that goes beyond ‘just sitting/breathing’ to focusing while in action. For anyone needing to perform at the highest level, this book is for you.”
— Phil Jackson, 13-time NBA champion, President of the New York Knicks
“The one thing that Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant could agree upon was that George Mumford was their secret weapon, the trusted advisor who brought clarity to their competitive minds. I know this because they told me personally. Mumford’s The Mindful Athlete brings to the reader the special insight that the world’s greatest athletes—from Michael Jordan to Scottie Pippen, from Shaq to Kobe—came to treasure. I, too, agree with them. Listening to George Mumford made me a better writer, a better thinker. Mumford has a gift, and now, he’s sharing it in this special book. It’s a treasure.”
— Roland Lazenby, "Michael Jordan, The Life"
“Proper mental preparation can be the difference between average and good, or very good and great. George is able to help make that difference.”
— Al Skinner, Jr., former coach of Boston College Eagles men's basketball team, 1997-2010
“Working with George in my college years was a turning point in my career as an athlete and in my life. Our many discussions, his advice, and his support helped me become confident in myself. Because of him, I am the player and person that I am today.”
— Laura Georges, France women’s international soccer team
“George steadily kept me mentally ready for games; building my self-confidence and keeping me calm and relaxed via self-talk exercises and weekly meetings.”
— Reggie Jackson, point guard for the Detroit Pistons
“George has been able to help me think about the sport of basketball from a different perspective. He has shown me everything isn’t physical; a lot of it is mental, including self-talk. Being able to use self-talk as a self-motivation aid is something I put into practice everyday.”
— Wayne Selden, Kansas University sophomore and NBA prospect
“Full of wisdom and heart, both a moving story and powerful practices from a very fine teacher. George Mumford shows how to find freedom in a game fully played and a life well lived.”
— Jack Kornfield, "A Path with Heart"
“George Mumford has written a fantastic book—inspiring, funny, and insightful. I’m amongst the people who have urged George for years to write a book, and I couldn’t be happier for him, and all of us who get to read it and reread it. Qualities like mindfulness, concentration, trust, and the forging of a team spirit really come alive.”
— Sharon Salzberg, "Real Happiness and Real Happiness at Work"
“George Mumford’s insight into mindful performance has helped many world-class athletes reach their true and full potential. This engaging book will help you to lower your stress level and raise the bar in your own game and life.”
