George Mumford is a psychologist and elite performance expert who has worked with athletes like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. He is the author of the groundbreaking The Mindful Athlete, has consulted with high school, college, and Olympic athletes, inmates, and corporate executives, and is a sought-after public speaker at both business and athletic conferences, nationally and internationally.
"Powerful lessons here for tapping into your own intrinsic
capabilities and finding the confidence and clarity to let them
radiate in the world in the face of the inevitable obstacles.
George Mumford is a trustworthy guide when it comes to using those
energies to live the life that is yours to live and thrive along
the way." — Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.
"In Unlocked, George Mumford shares his life’s journey and wisdom
with intimacy, courage and kindness. He inspires us to uncover and
discover our own inner goodness, greatness, and our true nature.
His compelling stories invite us to show up authentically for our
precious lives, right now! His enthusiasm reminds us that we all
have the capacity to continue to learn, grow and serve. This book
is a guide that encourages all of us to go beyond our limits and
open to inner freedom." — Madeline Klyne, Resident Teacher,
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
"George Mumford is in a class of his own. He has triumphed over
personal challenges to become the winningest performance coach in
the world by focusing on our humanity and our deep potential. His
unique message connects with readers and moves us from inspiration
to action. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to tap into
their greatness to make a real difference in their lives." — Jill
Wesley, Founder, Science + Soul of Speaking
“Deep down, many of us, myself included, may sometimes fear that we
kind of suck. But George Mumford sees right through that— through
our hangups, our armor, our scar tissue, to our potential to be
significantly more awesome than we already are. If you’re going to
pick a performance coach, why not go with the guy who’s worked with
Shaq and Kobe, with executives and inmates, with cops and kids?
George is the maestro at getting people to up their game through
training the mind. Highly recommend.” — Dan Harris, Author and
Host, Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris
“What is the mystery of being in the moment? How does one prepare
to find IT - the “flow” and continue to stay connected? George
Mumford has faithfully stood in that space to talk about the
mystery of the moment to teams and individuals. He has remained
steady in his message and continues to develop accessible ways to
communicate the message of being mindful and teaching mindfulness.”
— Phil Jackson
“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, Five-Time NBA Champion
"A powerful reminder that connecting to the true essence of who we
are, living it genuinely, and sharing it with others is one of the
best gifts we can offer to the world. George Mumford creates a
compelling and practical framework for this journey -- to unlock
and cultivate a peaceful and authentic flow state within ourselves
and in life.” — Sharon Salzberg, Author of Lovingkindness and Real
Change
“In this inspiring book, George Mumford shows us how to cultivate a
mindset conducive to exceptional performance. The key is presence:
our mindful awareness allows us to transcend obstacles and unlock
the power of our fullest potential.” — Tara Brach, Author of
Radical Acceptance and Trusting the Gold
“Brilliant, brave, heartfelt! George’s journey uplifts and inspires
joy, tears, and ah-ha insights. Transcend your struggles today and
unlock your own brilliance.” — Jack Kornfield, Author of A Path
With Heart
“What [George] teaches in this book is relevant to all of us
regardless of our demographics and beliefs… Truth be known, George
is not a good author...he's an extraordinary one because he lives
by example what he is teaching us in this book. With deep
authenticity, he continues to unlock his own mind just as he will
help you to unlock yours.” — Jerry Lynch, PhD, Author, Leadership
and Performance Psychologist
“For decades, George Mumford has been an important influence in the
development of sport psychology. In Unlocked, he tells his wondrous
story of self-discovery and a joy that’s born to last. This is a
beguiling book, a love story really, filled with revelations of the
greater life which, in spite of our many ups and down, waits always
to be born in us.” — Michael Murphy, Founder of the Esalen
Institute Author of The Future of the Body and Golf in the
Kingdom
“A masterpiece; George just wrote the new manual on personal
liberation, and true freedom. Filled with tremendous insight,
personal experience, and wisdom—George’s love and concern for
humanity radiates outwardly on each page of this book.” — Nancy
Legan, Transformation Coach
"For thirty-five years, I’ve watched my treasured friend George
unlock his brilliance as he teaches us to unlock our own. I watched
George teach my grandson, Owen, the secret of free-throw success;
this book brings the magic of George’s work with kids and grownups
into your life. Read it - and be unlocked!" — Trudy Goodman,
Founding Teacher, InsightLA
"Readers looking for new paths to inner growth and mindfulness as
well as basketball fans who want to know more about how players
like Kobe Bryant reached such great performance goals will find
something useful in this book...A great addition to any library’s
nonfiction collection, especially for sports fans." — Library
Journal
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
