Executive Toughness by Jason Selk Summary
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Discover the mental training program that helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the 2006 World Series. Can three minutes of daily mental exercise truly transform your leadership? The book most gifted by executives reveals how elite performers build unstoppable focus and confidence.
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When Champions Need More Than Talent
What separates a World Series champion from someone with equal talent who never makes it? The St. Louis Cardinals wanted to know. When they hired Jason Selk as their Director of Mental Training, they weren't looking for motivational speeches or feel-good platitudes. They needed a system-something practical, measurable, and powerful enough to transform good players into champions. Within years, they had their championship ring. The secret wasn't more practice or better genetics. It was mental toughness: a trainable skill that takes just minutes per day but fundamentally rewrites how you perform under pressure. Whether you're closing a deal, leading a team, or simply trying to become the person you know you could be, the same principles apply. Mental toughness isn't reserved for elite athletes. It's the missing ingredient in most people's pursuit of excellence.
Your Personal Scoreboard and Mental Thermostat
The Paradox of Goals and Process Focus
Eating the Big Frogs First and Taking Control of Your Time
The Daily Reckoning and Success Log
The Mental Workout and Relentless Solution Focus
Becoming Unstoppable Through Discipline
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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