The Champion Within
Name of the book: The Champion Within Name of the author: Samir Parikh and Divya Jain Name of the publisher: Rupa Publications No. of pages: 202 If you wish to know how philosophy can be implemented in daily life, read this eclectic book. On the surface, it is an extremely easy-to-read and understandable book; but it shrewdly draws from different philosophies such as Hinduism, Stoicism, and Sport, sport psychology which makes it an interdisciplinary book. In 24 chapters, the book condenses all the possible dimensions of sport psychology ranging from focus to self-talk. Though it is a prescriptive book, it does not seem too preachy at any point at all. Moreover, there are interesting activities strewn across the length and breadth of the book, and hence, it is rather an enjoyable read! And the book is showered with wise-cracks: “There’s no glory in dwelling in the past; and there are no prizes for feeling bad…Breathe...