The Inner Game of Tennis

The timeless multimillion-copy phenomenon. 50th anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by Bill Gates.

'Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today' – Bill Gates
'One of the most powerful mindset books ever written' – Daniel Pink

The Inner Game of Tennis offers unparalleled insights into the mental landscape of performance, providing you with the definitive framework for long-term success, not just on the court, but in life itself.

Timothy W. Gallwey's revolutionary approach transcends the boundaries of sport, revealing a universal truth: every endeavour, every challenge, every moment of your day is composed of two parts - an outer game and an inner game. The outer game involves external obstacles and opponents, whether they're across a tennis net, a challenging deadline at work, or a difficult conversation. But the inner game is a profound battle within ourselves, against self-doubt, anxiety and the mental chatter that often dictates our outcomes before we even begin. It's the game often won or lost before a single step is taken.

Built on a powerful foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology, Gallwey will teach you how to unlock your true potential by learning to:

• Trust the intuitive wisdom of your body
• Quiet your mind of worry, fear and distraction
• Achieve a state of relaxed concentration - a flow state in which success comes naturally

Described by Billie Jean King as her 'tennis bible', Timothy Gallwey's international bestseller has been essential reading for sports players of all abilities since it was first published in 1974. Yet, its profound lessons on overcoming mental obstacles, breaking bad habits and achieving flow have had a far-reaching impact both on and off the tennis court, transforming lives and careers.

Whether you want to win at tennis, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply find peace and presence in your everyday life, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. This is your key to peak performance.