Boxing Mentality: Psychological Lessons for Personal Excellence

I found this guide very useful as it helped me understand the principles of mental toughness, furthermore I now have created a plan influenced from the recommended cognitive training exercises and other advice to work on my discipline and resilience. I recommend this book.

Always been fascinated with boxing and the way each boxer believes they're the best. Loved the areas covered such as resilience, fear, and overcoming adversity. Highly recommend - especially those interested in the personal development space.

Whilst the book is very much focused on boxing and mastery in this arena, the principles covered are beneficial to master for success in all areas of life. A great read.

I think this is a very good book, it covers everything you would expect in a self help book, resilience, self esteem, growth mindset, mindfulness and it adds particular special details such as controlling aggression that are appropriate to boxing especially. It also gives frequent real life examples of greats who have shown the various traits it teaches the reader. All in all a very good book especially for youngsters who are learning boxing.

Centred around principles of boxing; recognising and channelling fear, maintaining focus and managing anger and aggression, this book is equally valuable for navigating general life and becoming more confident and resilient. Really good.

This is a transformative guide for men to develop mental toughness using boxing principles. This book addresses the frustration of underachievement despite preparation, identifying lack of mental toughness as the key issue.

I honestly did not know what to expect when I got this on Kindle, but I am a sucker right now for all growth mindset type of books, and I've also always been secretly fascinated by boxers and interested in punching bags and kick boxing for fitness. That said, it sounds like a backhanded compliment, but I actually friggin' loved this book. "Boxing Mentality: Psychological Lessons for Personal Excellence" by Andrew Hudson is gonna be one of my go-to guides for turning my mental madness into pure muscular mindset. He takes the hardcore lessons of boxing and shows you how to apply them to kick life's butt, and I am so there for it.The book dives into what really makes "champions" tick, and it all comes down to mental toughness. Fear of failure, low confidence, stress management? This guy's got you covered. He lays out a step-by-step plan to raise your self-esteem so that you can improve in other areas of your life, whether you're actually a boxer in the ring or just a normal person trying to crush it in your everyday life.What's awesome about this book is how easy it is to read. The author mixes short stories with bullet points, making it a breeze to get through. Plus, he uses a wide range of examples—from Malala Yousafzai to Edgar Allan Poe—to drive his points home. It's not just for guys either; I think all gender identities could find this book just as empowering...full disclosure, I am a woman. I also have ADHD and have experienced a fair amount of trauma and subsequent anxiety in my life, and I really appreciate the fact that Hudson addresses trauma, anxiety, and childhood experiences with care. The chapter of the importance of cognitive control was particularly intriguing for me as an ADHDer because literally every heading (e.g. working memory, problem solving, attention, emotional regulation, etc. ) embodies things that most people with ADHD struggle with. I haven't made up my mind yet whether or not this part in particular is neurodivergent- friendly or just another neurotypical perspective that won't work for divergent brains (because make no mistake, ADHD brains are wired differently, and approaches that work for normal people don't always work for ADHDers) but I appreciate the detail with which all of the characteristics are addressed. It kind of made me feel called out and like I could never be a good boxer because I struggle with most of the things he says you have to master, but at the same time, I also felt like they're just good reminders and that every person can do what they can, and perceptions of "mastery" can be subjective.All in all, I appreciated the intro when Hudson says that he invites you on a "journey into the heart of the boxing psyche" that promises to unlock the secrets of champions and help you master your own life. As he says, the book is packed with practical advice and actionable tips that make it more than just a read— he wants us to use his tips as a game plan for success. In the end, his own description of his book is accurate, and I love the concept of the boxing "psyche."The writing is down-to-earth and straight-up motivating. Hudson doesn't talk down to readers. HE clearly wants to lift them up, and in a world where men showing any emotion and openly addressing their mental health is looked down on, that's a really good thing. This book is so good, and I almost could have written it myself. It's got a conversational tone and well-crafted. If you're looking for a no-BS guide to becoming a badass in life, maybe check this one out!

The author takes the core principles of boxing—like facing fear, maintaining focus, and pushing through pain—and translates them into everyday life lessons. The chapter on cognitive control was both challenging and encouraging, reminding me that mastery looks different for everyone. The author'sinsights are relatable and practical, making this book a powerful guide for anyone looking to build mental toughness. It’s a compelling read that empowers you to face life’s challenges head-on with the mindset of a champion. Whether you’re in the ring or just fighting daily battles, this book has something meaningful to offer.

The author succeeds in conveying his experience gained over the years as a boxing teacher in maintaining mental strength at excellent levels to overcome any adversity whether as a boxer or in any field!

I liked the part on the importance of focus & concentration.Here’s some quotes:“All it takes is a lapse of concentration for a split second to get knocked out.”“Gaining focus is essential in boxing since every second counts and even the slightest distraction can result in a knockdown or worse.”“Any diversion or daydreaming might lead to lost opportunities or, worse, expose you to an attack from an adversary.”I also liked the mindfulness exercises of mindful eating and mindful exercising and visualization to practice/strengthen attentiveness.That said, some other parts of the book were a bit boring.