Stillpower: Excellence With Ease in Sports and Life - Hardcover

''As I reflect back on my personal quest to develop character through the sport of football, I greatly identify with the wisdom and principles of this book. Stillpower is a profound playbook for the athletic and life journey. Garret Kramer shows us that a person becomes what he thinks in his heart, not in his head.'' -- Tyrone Keys "Super Bowl-winning defensive end for the Chicago Bears, founder of All-Sports Community Services"

"I believe the principles introduced in" Stillpower "are the future of athletic mental performance; actually, performance of any kind. This book helped me to recognize that in grinding so hard, I was reducing my chances to perform up to my capabilities. I now see why the game wasn't always as enjoyable as I wanted it to be, and my 'effort' rarely feels like work. In "Stillpower, " Garret Kramer offers hope for discovering our potential to perform freely, regardless of the circumstances of our lives. I hope, like me, you find this perspective to be extremely valuable.''

--Zach Parise, New Jersey Devils Captain and member of the US Olympic Hockey Team

In his thought-provoking book"Stillpower"(the opposite of willpower), Garrett Kramer challenges the world of sports psychology as sports teams, athletes, writers and fans view it. In so doing, he has also presented a formula which could be applied to one s everyday life.
Christopher Ralph, "The Hockey Writers"

Kramer leaves you with agame plan for the future-essentially 10 points to deal with life when you re struggling -and who among us doesn t struggle at some point. These aresuccinctreminders and useful words that can help change your mindset and hence your reality.
Leigh McAdam, "Hike Bike Travel"

""Stillpower" is not just one of the best books on improving sports performance ever written--it is a must-read for coaches and performers in any field of human endeavor. While you work on your game or career, the ideas in this book will go to work on you."
--Michael Neill, author of "Supercoach"

"In his thought-provoking book "Stillpower "(the opposite of willpower), Garrett Kramer challenges the world of sports psychology as sports teams, athletes, writers and fans view it. In so doing, he has also presented a formula which could be applied to one's everyday life."
--Christopher Ralph, "The Hockey Writers"

Garret Kramer has overturned much of the conventional wisdom about coaching and performance . . . "Stillpower" is an insightful and profound book.
Daniel H. Pink, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Drive "and "A Whole New Mind""

A clear and quiet state of mind isn t just a key element in sports; it s also important in finance, relationships, and life. The principles introduced in this book apply to so much more than athletics.
Jean Chatzky, author of the "New York Times "bestseller "Money 911""

In covering sports for more than twenty years, I am always looking for what separates the good athletes from the great ones. Garret Kramer looks outside the box when it comes to athletics . . ." Stillpower" is a must-read for someone serious about performance, or for the casual fan who wants to learn what really makes athletes tick on and off the field.
Ian Eagle, CBS Sports/YES Network/Westwood One Radio"

''I believe the principles introduced in" Stillpower "are the future of athletic mental performance; actually, performance of any kind. This book helped me to recognize that in grinding so hard, I was reducing my chances to perform up to my capabilities. I now see why the game wasn't always as enjoyable as I wanted it to be, and my 'effort' rarely feels like work. In "Stillpower, " Garret Kramer offers hope for discovering our potential to perform freely, regardless of the circumstances of our lives. I hope, like me, you find this perspective to be extremely valuable.''
Zach Parise, New Jersey Devils Captain and member of the US Olympic Hockey Team"

Challenges traditional practices about the role of willpower in performance and overcoming adversity, sharing true case stories to counsel athletes and high performers on how to tap inner resources to achieve mental clarity and personal excellence.