At the moment of glory, no one is as revered as much as the successful athlete. Few people go through as rigorous training and preparation as the world-class athlete. Everything that they do is designed for success. They have another special quality. It is how they prepare mentally and emotionally that help them to make quick decisions, perform flawlessly, under pressure in a highly public forum. This preparation is the basis of this blog. Enter their world.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Peak Performance Case Study
Watching the NBA playoffs this week, I had a question. Why doesn't anyone in the NBA use the hookshot anymore? It is a lost art. Long ago, however, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar perfected the shot (called "the Skyhook") which became his signature shot. He was so good with it that he became the NBA's leading career scorer before his retirement.
Below is an ESPN.com outstanding video featuring the development of the Skyhook and NBA Hall of Famer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Enjoy!!
For more on Peak Performance, click on The Handbook of Peak Performance.
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