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The Other Talent

The Curiously Complex Role of Mental Health in Athletic Greatness and Why It's Never Too Late to Harness Your Potential

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The Other Talent

By: Matt Fitzgerald
Narrated by: Gregory Abbey
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Take a deep dive into the psychology that drives legendary athletes to push themselves to the limits of human ability—elevating them from good to great.

On the playing field, natural talent isn’t enough—there’s a mental component that determines whether athletes win the race or wipe out before the finish line. But what separates standout sports stars from the rest?

In a paradigm-shifting new theory, acclaimed sportswriter Matt Fitzgerald identifies two key traits behind athletic success: strict self-regulation over thoughts and emotions and an unquenchable psychological need to pursue victory—even when it means enduring extreme mental and physical suffering.

Drawing on modern psychology, neuroscience, and performance theory, The Other Talent offers a fascinating exploration of the best athletes' winning mindset, revealing how you can tap into your own potential and strengthen your self-discipline for better emotional intelligence and sustainable performance improvements.

Listeners will learn:

  • Why physical talent does not guarantee athletic achievement—and how high achievers get the most out of what they have
  • How mental-health challenges and deep psychological needs can empower and propel athletes to succeed
  • The key differences between athletes who enjoy success early in life vs athletes who find their stride as adults
  • The relatable struggles of legendary athletes—including barrier-breaking boxing champion Jack Johnson and record-breaking 63-year-old marathon runner Mariko Yugeto

An eye-opening journey into sports philosophy and the competitive nature of the human mind, The Other Talent is a galvanizing resource for both amateur and elite athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone in pursuit of excellence.

©2024 Matthew Fitzgerald (P)2024 Audible, Inc.
Personal Success Sports Psychology Self-Discipline Mental Health
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About the Creator and Performer

Khristin Montes is an assistant professor of art history and archaeology in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Regis University. She is a broadly trained art historian with additional background in anthropology, archaeology, and museum studies. Her specific areas of research include Maya art and architecture, Latin American art, Indigenous American visual culture and research methodologies, and intersections between art production and social justice. Dr. Montes has recently published on exhibition practices involving Native American, Maya, and African objects in museums; sacred landscapes and architecture in the Maya world; and the importance of decolonizing college and university-level art history curriculum. Before joining Regis University, she was the project facilitator for the Cultural Heritage, Ecology, and Conservation of Yucatec Cenotes Project—a cultural and environmental sustainability and educational project that took place in nine Maya communities between 2018 and 2020. The "Cenotes Project" was jointly organized through InHerit at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Universidad de Oriente in Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico, and sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Dr. Montes holds a PhD in art history from the University of Illinois Chicago and MAs in anthropology and archaeology from Northern Illinois University.

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Gregory is an actor, writer, and filmmaker. He has done hundreds of national commercials and voice-overs as well as dozens of audiobooks. On television he has appeared on Law & Order: SVU, FBI, Bull, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jessica Jones, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, and The Americans. He has a BFA in acting from Rutgers University and an MFA in television writing from Stony Brook University.

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How the author summarized his masterpiece while giving the reader the same charge our creator gave us in Matthew 5:48

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a romance novel for exercise addicts like me

Great concept, interesting content. that last chapter, after thought; absolutely beautiful and brilliant. read by the author.

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I always enjoy Matt Fitzgerald’s books. This one delves into a subject I’ve long been interested in … what motivates athletes

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very informative and oddly inspiring

I'm certainly not much of an athlete, but as someone interested in pursuing some level of greatness in the fields I do participate in, I found the stories if not relatable, at least relevant.

The author humanizes the great athletes he talks about and shares anecdotes about their lives and struggles and minds that are recognizable to anyone who has ever strived for a goal that seems impossible.

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Inspiring and helpful.

Though it's about sports, it helps me a lot in other things besides athletics. Highly recommend for anyone.

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