5/21/22 10:15 PM

I finally got around to looking into some of the books I was recommended throughout my countless interviews in the last two weeks. The two that stood out to me were “ Mind Gym “ and “ Living in the Sweet Spot”. These books focus on mental health and mental excellence in sports and were very interesting through the first few chapters. I am preparing also for my final interviews as well as compiling my research so I am ready for next week. 

2 Hours on Books 

1 Hour on Research 

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