The Mind-Body Problem - A Conversation with Janko Tipsarevic

This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Janko Tipsarevic, who is a former professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of world no. 8 and founder and CEO of Tipsarevic Tennis Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. This conversation gives behind-the-scenes insights on what it takes to achieve excellence in professional sports, what mindset is needed to reach one’s true potential and a penetrating and inspirational window into the psychology of professional tennis that resonates with all of us. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Giving Your All, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter: I. On Nietzsche and Tennis - The dangers of too much perspective II. Lost Opportunities - Reflections on vacuous press conferences III. Commitment - More than just the hours IV. Breaking Through - Leaving nothing back V. Tennis as a Team Sport - Davis Cup and doubles VI. Achieving Potential - Coaching and talent VII. Winner Take All? - Spreading the wealth—or not? About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series: Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.