
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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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.