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Raise Your Game
Alan Stein Jr., Jon Sternfeld
4.2 (1900) 8 min read 5 key ideas
A performance coach who worked with NBA stars distills the mental and physical habits that separate elite athletes from everyone else, applicable beyond sports.
Key takeaways
- Elite Athletic Performance Reflects Specific Trainable Habits Beyond Pure Physical Talent
- Consistent Daily Preparation Habits Distinguish Elite Performers From Merely Talented Athletes
- Mental Preparation and Resilience Require the Same Deliberate Training Attention as Physical Skill
- These Trainable Habits Apply Broadly Beyond Athletic Contexts Into Professional and Personal Performance
- Apply These Trainable Habits Consistently Across Your Own Chosen Performance Pursuits
Action checklist
- Identify one habit elite performers share that you're not yet practicing, and start today
- Prepare deliberately for one important meeting or task today instead of winging it
Final takeaway
Stein's closing invitation: apply the book's trainable habits framework consistently across your own chosen performance pursuits — maintaining consistent daily preparation and deliberately developing mental resilience — understanding elite-level performance as requiring this sustained deliberate practice regardless of the specific domain.
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