George T. Mumford Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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George T. Mumford on XPerformance whisperer/speaker/teacher. Author of “Unlocked: Embrace Your Greatness, Find the Flow, Discover Success” (May 2023) & The Mindful Athlete

Zen in the Art of Archery
Herrigel Eugen"You think that what you do not do yourself does not happen." A powerful quote by German philosopher Eugen Herrigel from his classic "Zen in the Art of Archery”, which I write about in my upcoming new book “Unlocked” (see the big announcement in my previous post). #unlocked https://t.co/LsniPeCJZh
Paperback, 2018
$7.99Member price:$7.19 + Free shipping10% off
Meditation
Marcus Aurelius"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor and stoic philosopher) #MarcusAurelius #action #theway #stoicism #GeorgeMumford #mindfulness #meditation #masterpiecewithin https://t.co/gInsAbk4wt
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The Leopard
Giuseppe Di LampedusaIf change is the only constant, why do we resist it so often? One of my students sent me a note this week that quoted from The Leopard, Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa classic novel. "If we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change.” What does that mean to you? https://t.co/TKA3EYD2iL
Paperback, 2007
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Work: How To Find Joy And Meaning In Each Hour Of The Day
Thich Nhat HanhI’m heartened to read the many tributes being written about the beloved teacher and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away on Friday. There are so many things I could say about Thay & his work. He inspired me & had a huge impact on my teachings. More: https://t.co/9IJLhYh1lT https://t.co/HxOvqVlYUS
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Power vs. Force
David R. HawkinsWho are we REALLY competing against when we’re in flow, when we’re Unlocking? “Force can bring satisfaction, but only power brings joy. Victory over others brings us satisfaction, but victory over ourselves brings us joy.” David R. Hawkins, Power vs. Force #powervsforce #unlocked https://t.co/pFUUPKT7hO
Paperback, 2014
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Zen in the Art of Archery
Eugen Herrigel"You think that what you do not do yourself does not happen." A powerful quote by German philosopher Eugen Herrigel from his classic "Zen in the Art of Archery”, which I write about in my upcoming new book “Unlocked” (see the big announcement in my previous post). #unlocked https://t.co/LsniPeCJZh
Paperback, 1999
$16.00Member price:$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. FranklA powerful quote today from Viktor Frankl, author of “Man’s Search for Meaning”: “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” https://t.co/38smA6ziBU
Paperback, 2006
$16.00Member price:$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mindfulness: Living in the Moment Living in the Breath
Amit Ray"If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” Amit Ray #amitray #amitrayquote #breath #liveinthemoment #GeorgeMumford #mindfulathlete #themindfulathlete #performance #pureperformance #mindfulness #meditation #masterpiecewithin https://t.co/aa35Q4DJHj
Paperback, 2015
$9.75Member price:$4.88 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Art of Loving
Erich FrommBeing in Harmony with Yourself & Others: In a brand new “At Home with George” (shot live in LA), I talk about the importance of community & how it’s an inside job, Erich Fromm’s 4 aspects of The Art of Loving, 3 predictors of success in any job/endeavor: https://t.co/v2plmn9GrB https://t.co/mEpfWZCmAB
Paperback, 2006
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control
Albert BanduraA powerful quote from psychologist Albert Bandura that touches on a key pillar of my own work: “In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, to struggle together with resilience to meet the inevitable obstacles and inequities of life.” Image: c/o: @riyanportuguez https://t.co/b4jMpBmXcD
Paperback, 1997
$89.00Member price:$84.55 + Free shipping5% off