Mind Over Water: Lessons on Life from the Art of Rowing
Sep 1999 · Sold by HarperCollins
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In this wise and thrilling book, Criag Lambert turns rowing--personal discipline, modern Olympic sport, grand collegiate tradition--into a metaphor for a vigorous and satisfying life.
This beautifully written sports memoir explores the deep connections between the boat and the soul:
- A Journey of Self-Discovery: Follow the author’s path from an uncertain freshman coxswain to a competitive masters sculler, proving that the greatest athletic battles are fought within.
- The Philosophy of Rowing: Go beyond the mechanics of the sport to explore how balance, rhythm, and discipline on the river become powerful tools for navigating life.
- The Mind-Body Connection: Learn how to push past perceived physical barriers by mastering the mental game, turning doubt into fuel and pain into a catalyst for growth.
- Finding Your Swing: Discover the transcendent state of “swing,” a frictionless, effortless state of peak performance where the rower, the boat, and the water become one.
In this wise and thrilling book, Criag Lambert turns rowing--personal discipline, modern Olympic sport, grand collegiate tradition--into a metaphor for a vigorous and satisfying life.
This beautifully written sports memoir explores the deep connections between the boat and the soul:
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Craig Lambert, a staff writer and editor at Harvard Magazine, has also written for Sports Illustrated and Town & Country. He trains and races in single sculls on the Charles River in Boston, and occasionally competes in major rowing events, such as the Head of the Charles Regatta.
Craig Lambert, a staff writer and editor at Harvard Magazine, has also written for Sports Illustrated and Town & Country. He trains and races in single sculls on the Charles River in Boston, and occasionally competes in major rowing events, such as the Head of the Charles Regatta.
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