High Performance Resources
This document provides a comprehensive list of resources focused on high performance, personal development, and mental well-being. These books cover a wide range of topics including sports psychology, habit formation, emotional intelligence, resilience, and mindfulness.
Sports Psychology and Performance
  • Agassi, A. (2009). Open: An autobiography. New York, NY: A. Knopf
  • Ankiel, R., & Brown, T. (2017). The phenomenon: Pressure, the yips, and the pitch that changed my life. PublicAffairs.
  • Clarey, C. (2021). The master: The long run and beautiful game of Roger Federer. Twelve.
  • Dorfman, H. A., & Kuehl, K. (2002). The mental game of baseball: A guide to peak performance (3rd ed.). Diamond Communications.
  • Gallwey, W. T. (1974). The inner game of tennis. Random House.
  • Tewksbury, B., & Epstein, S. (2018). Ninety percent mental: An all-star player turned mental skills coach reveals the hidden game of baseball. Da Capo Press.
These books delve into the psychological aspects of sports performance, offering insights from professional athletes and coaches on overcoming pressure, mental blocks, and achieving peak performance.
Emotional Intelligence and Mental Well-Being
  • Bloom, S. (2025). The 5 types of wealth: A transformative guide to design your dream life. Ballantine Books.
  • Gervais, M. (2023). The first rule of mastery: Stop worrying about what people think of you. Harvard Business Review Press.
  • Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence. Bantam Books.
  • Frankl, V. E. (2006). Man's search for meaning. Boston: Beacon Press.
  • Harden, G., Brady, T., & Hamilton, S. (2023). Stay sane in an insane world: How to control the controllables and thrive. Blackstone Publishing.
  • Kross, E. (2021). Chatter: The voice in our head, why it matters, and how to harness it. Crown.
  • Seligman, M. E. P. (2006). Learned optimism: How to change your mind and your life. Vintage Books.
These resources focus on understanding and managing emotions, finding meaning in life, and developing a positive mindset. They offer strategies for maintaining mental well-being and thriving in challenging circumstances.
Personal Development and Habit Formation
Habit Formation
Clear, J. (2018). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones. Penguin.
Duhigg, C. (2012). The power of habit: Why we do what we do in life and business. Random House.
Fogg, B. J. (2020). Tiny habits: The small changes that change everything. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
These books provides practical strategies for building positive habits and breaking negative ones, emphasizing the power of small, consistent changes.
Grit and Resilience
Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The power of passion and perseverance (First Scribner hardcover edition). Scribner.
Kotler, S. (2021). The art of impossible: A peak performance primer (First ed.). Harper Wave
Magness, S. (2022). Do hard things: Why we get resilience wrong and the surprising science of real toughness. Macmillan.
Magness, S. (2025). Win the inside game: How to move from surviving to thriving, and free yourself up to perform. HarperCollins.
These books explore the concepts of grit, perseverance, and resilience, offering insights on how to develop these qualities for long-term success.
Leadership and Character Development
Ego Management
Holiday, R. (2016). Ego is the enemy. Portfolio, Penguin.
Stutz, P. (2023). Lessons for living: What only adversity can teach you. Penguin Press.
Overcoming Obstacles
Holiday, R. (2014). The obstacle is the way: The timeless art of turning trials into triumph. Portfolio/Penguin.
Leadership Character
Loehr, J., & Kenney, C. (2020). Leading with character: 10 minutes a day to a brilliant legacy. Wiley.
Success Principles
Wooden, J., & Carty, J. (2009). Coach Wooden's pyramid of success. Revell.
These books offer valuable insights on leadership, character development, and overcoming personal obstacles to achieve success.
Physical Health and Longevity
Longevity Science
Attia, P., & Gifford, B. (2023). Outlive: The science & art of longevity. Harmony.
This book explores the latest scientific research on longevity and provides practical advice for living a longer, healthier life.
Breathing Techniques
Nestor, J. (2020). Breath: The new science of a lost art. Riverhead Books.
Nestor's book delves into the importance of proper breathing and its impact on overall health and performance.
Sleep Science
Walker, M. (2017). Why we sleep: Unlocking the power of sleep and dreams. Scribner.
Walker's book explores the critical role of sleep in physical and mental health, offering insights on improving sleep quality.
Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth
  • de Mello, A. (2000). Awareness. Bantam Doubleday Dell.
  • Epstein, M. (2022). The Zen of therapy: Uncovering a hidden kindness in life. Penguin Press.
  • Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go, there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life. Hyperion
  • Nguyen, J. (2022). Don't believe everything you think: Why your thinking is the beginning & end of suffering. Independently Published.
  • Wright, R. (2017). Why Buddhism is true: The science and philosophy of meditation and enlightenment. Simon & Schuster.
These books explore mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual growth from different perspectives. They offer insights on increasing self-awareness and finding inner peace.
Mindfulness is the key to unlocking our full potential and living a more fulfilling life.
Social Connection and Clear Thinking
Social Bonds
Junger, S. (2016). Tribe: On homecoming and belonging. Twelve.
This book explores the importance of social connections and community in human well-being and resilience.
Clear Thinking
Parrish, S. (2023). Clear thinking: Turning ordinary moments into extraordinary results. Portfolio/Penguin.
Parrish's book offers strategies for improving decision-making and problem-solving skills through clear thinking.
These resources highlight the significance of social bonds and clear thinking in achieving personal growth and success.