Garret Kramer is the founder and managing partner of Inner Sports, LLC. His revolutionary approach to performance has transformed the careers of professionals athletes and coaches, Olympians, and collegiate players across a multitude of sports. Kramer's work has been featured on WFAN, ESPN, Fox, and CTV, as well as in Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other national publications.
''I believe the principles introduced in Stillpower are the future
of athletic mental performance; actually, performance of any kind.
This book helped me to recognize that in grinding so hard, I was
reducing my chances to perform up to my capabilities. I now see why
the game wasn't always as enjoyable as I wanted it to be, and my
'effort' rarely feels like work. In Stillpower, Garret Kramer
offers hope for discovering our potential to perform freely,
regardless of the circumstances of our lives. I hope, like me, you
find this perspective to be extremely valuable.''
--Zach Parise, New Jersey Devils Captain and member of the US
Olympic Hockey Team
"Stillpower is not just one of the best books on improving sports
performance ever written--it is a must-read for coaches and
performers in any field of human endeavor. While you work on your
game or career, the ideas in this book will go to work on you."
--Michael Neill, author of Supercoach
"A clear and quiet state of mind isn't just a key element in
sports; it's also important in finance, relationships, and life.
The principles introduced in this book apply to so much more than
athletics."
--Jean Chatzky, author of the New York Times bestseller Money
911
"As I reflect back on my personal quest to develop character
through the sport of football, I greatly identify with the wisdom
and principles of this book. Stillpower is a profound playbook for
the athletic and life journey. Garret Kramer shows us that people
become what they think in their heart, not in their head."
--Tyrone Keys, founder of All Sports Community Services, Super
Bowl-winning defensive end--Chicago Bears
"Garret Kramer has overturned much of the conventional wisdom about
coaching and performance . . . Stillpower is an insightful and
profound book."
--Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive and A
Whole New Mind
"Garret Kramer has refused to accept preexisting concepts about
understanding the cerebral part of athletic competition. Through
perceptive analysis and examples, Stillpower unlocks a
thought-provoking and groundbreaking approach. Over the past three
decades, I have been fortunate to observe, from close range,
thousands of athletes and coaches in their pursuit of excellence.
All of them could benefit from reading this book, not only to reach
new heights on the playing field but in their lives away from the
game as well."
--Rob Cowen, nine-time Emmy Award-winning sports television
producer
"Garret Kramer understands the importance of having 'your head
right.' Stillpower reveals the optimum mental functioning of an
athlete and the real source of that functioning. Under this
paradigm, individuals involved in sports will enjoy the
character-building benefits often promised by participation. Even
children will find athletics more enjoyable and, at the same time,
achieve high levels of success. I know this may all sound like a
tall order, but this book honestly offers that potential."
--George Pransky, PhD
"Having represented professional athletes for more than twenty-five
years, it isn't often you come across a book so crucial for an
athlete. From high school and college prospects to the pros,
Stillpower provides athletes a unique edge. In a counterintuitive
sense, Garret Kramer takes the player back to a childlike and free
state of mind, where external circumstances are irrelevant. The
inner peace and mind-set that an athlete can achieve through the
understanding revealed in this book can transform the athlete and
create a happier day-to-day existence, eventually allowing the
player to become extremely effective in the game."
--Jay Grossman, president of PuckAgency, LLC
"I first heard Garret Kramer speak in 2009, and I was instantly
intrigued by his message and approach to athletic mental
performance. Stillpower takes a unique perspective that will
challenge your traditional beliefs. If you keep an open mind and
really listen to what this book has to say, you will realize how
much easier and more positive life can be, and why the notion of
'no pain, no gain' will never help in your pursuit of success."
--Rob Naddelman, president of Baseball Factory
"I have often invited Garret Kramer to speak to our elite prep
athletes throughout the country. He has opened their minds to a new
way of looking at performance. He has taught them that free will is
the number one ingredient for success on and off the football
field. Take your time reading Stillpower. These thoughtful lessons
will change the way you look at the athletic journey. This book is
invaluable to anyone who wants to perform better in the heat of
competition."
--Richard McGuinness, president of Football University, creator and
producer of the US Army All-American Bowl on NBC
"I was first introduced to sports psychology in the 1970s when I
was playing professional baseball. Like all athletes, I was
constantly in search of that magical place called 'the zone, '
where the game slows down and pitches are suddenly easy to track.
Contrary to what most people think, however, finding your way to
'the zone' doesn't come from grinding or strength of will-- it
comes from another source. Stillpower reveals this surprising
source. If you're a serious athlete, coach, sports parent--in fact,
anyone--I strongly suggest you read what Garret Kramer has to say
about getting to the top of your game, on and off the field."
--Rick Wolf, sports psychology expert and host of THE SPORTS EDGE,
WFAN Radio, New York
"In covering sports for more than twenty years, I am always looking
for what separates the good athletes from the great ones. Garret
Kramer looks outside the box when it comes to athletics . . .
Stillpower is a must-read for someone serious about performance, or
for the casual fan who wants to learn what really makes athletes
tick--on and off the field."
--Ian Eagle, CBS Sports/YES Network/Westwood One Radio
"In his thought-provoking book Stillpower (the opposite of
willpower), Garrett Kramer challenges the world of sports
psychology as sports teams, athletes, writers and fans view it. In
so doing, he has also presented a formula which could be applied to
one's everyday life."
--Christopher Ralph, The Hockey Writers
"Kramer leaves you with a game plan for the future - essentially 10
points to deal with life when you're struggling -and who among us
doesn't struggle at some point. These are succinct reminders and
useful words that can help change your mindset and hence your
reality."
--Leigh McAdam, Hike Bike Travel
"The brilliance of Garret Kramer's perspective is that he takes the
often complicated process of achieving one's best performance and
turns it into a direct, natural, and positive understanding . . .
Stillpower provides the simple, yet powerful message the sports
world has been looking for."
--Sean Hutchison, US Olympic swimming coach
"The message introduced in this book is the reverse of any mental
strategy or technique that I have ever tried. Stillpower has shown
me that my thoughts and moods create my perceptions. So, instead of
being victimized by my circumstances, I determine my own
performance level--no matter what is happening outside of me. As a
result of understanding the principles of thought and
consciousness, I now find myself in 'the zone' way more often.
Thanks to Garret Kramer I just had the best year of my professional
career."
--Colin Wilson, Nashville Predators forward
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