Tim Gallwey is an author and coach best known for his international bestseller Inner Game of Tennis. After graduating from Harvard, Gallwey started coaching tennis as a gap between jobs. What his publisher thought was going to be a small niche book went on to sell millions of copies in 37 languages.

Gallwey is somewhat of a cult classic for Steve Kerr coach of the Warriors, Pete Carroll coach of USC/Seahawks, and Tom Brady of the Patriots. Even Al Gore bought the book for his whole office.

The Inner Game of Tennis was the best book I read last year, and I don’t play tennis. I immediately bought all his other books. I’ve applied his principles to writing, swimming, golf, and coaching. It’s connected me with a side of myself I didn’t know was available.

When I arrived at his Los Angeles home he had me outside hitting golf balls within 3 minutes of ringing the doorbell. In this interview, we dig into how he first learned his approach, how he applies it today and what he recommends people focus on. It is an honor and privilege to bring you this podcast.