Winning Ugly by Brad Gilbert Summary
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In "Winning Ugly," Brad Gilbert reveals tennis's mental warfare secrets that helped Andre Agassi win six Grand Slams. What strategy transformed Gilbert from quarterfinal player to coaching legend? Discover why this 4.17-rated classic remains tennis's "bible" after three decades and 34 printings.
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The Mental Game: Tennis's Secret Weapon
Tennis isn't just about perfect strokes-it's a mental battlefield where strategy often trumps technique. Brad Gilbert discovered this truth early in his career when facing technically superior opponents. Despite his unorthodox playing style, Gilbert rose to world #4 and later coached Andre Agassi from #32 to #1 in just over a year. His revolutionary insight? While most players obsess over technical perfection, matches are often won by those who master the mental game-preparation, strategy, and tactical awareness. This approach, which Gilbert calls "winning ugly," has transformed how tennis is played at all levels. Even as the sport has evolved through the eras of Seles, Federer, and Djokovic, Gilbert's tactical wisdom remains remarkably relevant. The beauty of his approach is that recreational players can dramatically improve their results without changing their strokes-simply by thinking more strategically about the game.
The Match Begins Before You Step on Court
Equipment as Strategy: Preparing for Battle
Managing Pre-Match Nerves: Four Proven Techniques
Finding Your Opponent's Combination Lock
The Seven Hidden Ad Points: Critical Moments Most Players Miss
From Gilbert to Agassi: The Ultimate Transformation
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"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."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"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."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"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."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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