"The Comeback Quotient: A Get-Real Guide to Building Mental Fitness in Sport and Life" by Matt Fitzgerald
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Why "The Comeback Quotient" is a Must-Read
Understanding "Ultrarealism"
In this insightful work, sports journalist Matt Fitzgerald introduces the concept of "ultrarealism," a mindset characterized by fully accepting, embracing, and addressing the reality of one's circumstances. He argues that this approach enables individuals to navigate setbacks effectively and achieve remarkable comebacks. cite turn0search0
Inspiring Athletic Comebacks
Fitzgerald delves into the stories of elite athletes who have demonstrated exceptional mental fortitude, such as ultrarunner Rob Krar and triathlete Mirinda Carfrae. Through these narratives, he illustrates how embracing reality can lead to extraordinary achievements. cite turn0search1
Practical Applications Beyond Sports
While centered on athletic experiences, the principles discussed in the book are applicable to various aspects of life. Fitzgerald provides actionable insights on building mental fitness, making this guide valuable for anyone seeking to overcome adversity and pursue personal growth. cite turn0search2
Memorable Quotes from "The Comeback Quotient"
"The path to a comeback begins with the acceptance of reality."
Translation (Sinhala): "නැවත පැමිණීමේ මාර්ගය යථාර්ථය පිළිගැනීමෙන් ආරම්භ වේ."
Translation (Tamil): "மீள்நடப்பு பாதை உண்மையை ஏற்றுக்கொள்ளுவதிலிருந்து தொடங்குகிறது."
"Embracing your situation fully allows you to address it effectively."
Translation (Sinhala): "ඔබේ තත්ත්වය සම්පූර්ණයෙන්ම අනුමත කිරීම එය කාර්යක්ෂමව නිරාකරණය කිරීමට ඉඩ සලසයි."
Translation (Tamil): "உங்கள் நிலையை முழுமையாக ஏற்றுக்கொள்ளுவது அதை திறம்பட சமாளிக்க அனுமதிக்கிறது."
"Mental fitness is as crucial as physical fitness in achieving success."
Translation (Sinhala): "මානසික සුවතාවය සාර්ථකත්වයට ළඟා වීමට භෞතික සුවතාවයට සමාන ලෙසම වැදගත් වේ."
Translation (Tamil): "மனப்பக்குவம் வெற்றியை அடைய உடல் பக்குவத்திற்குத் தகுந்த முக்கியத்துவம் வாய்ந்தது."
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About the Book
Title: The Comeback Quotient: A Get-Real Guide to Building Mental Fitness in Sport and Life
Author: Matt Fitzgerald
ISBN: 9781948007160
Publisher: VeloPress
Published Year: 2020
Number of Pages: 224
Binding: Paperback
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