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July 2021 – The Brave Athlete

Book Club

July 2021 – The Brave Athlete

The Brave Athlete

by Lesley Patterson and Simon Marshall

“What if you could stop the thoughts and feelings you don’t want? What if you could feel confident, suffer like a hero, and handle any stress? You can.

The Brave Athlete from Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson will help you take control of your brain so you can train harder, race faster, and better enjoy your sport.”

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Discussion Questions

Chapters 1-4

What are you hoping to get out of this book?
Who do you identify with more—Simon or Lesley? (Why?)
“Setting Goals is Not Your Problem” — we hear SO much about goal-setting as athletes, so what did you think about the title/the chapter?
What did this section change about the way you’re thinking about your athletic ‘career’? Have you changed any goals or regimens?
Are you comfortable calling yourself an athlete? Why or why not?

Chapters 5-8

Do you find yourself in the comparison trap? And did any of these suggestions help snap you out of it?
Body image: obviously a huge issue with us as athletes. How do you think the authors handled this INSANELY thorny topic? (Especially dipping into talking about anxieties versus actual eating disorders)
Have you ever had to deal with injury and coping with not training for a while? Did it change your view of yourself as an athlete?

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