What Tim tells is something which, if we reflect, is evident in all our lives. Inner Game tools such as Focus, Awareness, Mobility, and Coaching offer a radical new perspective on the ways we think and perform.The Inner Game challenges you to reexamine your fundamental motivations for going to work in the morning and your definitions of work once you’re there. But he is non-judgemental about it, and most importantly he applies this concept to the ramifications of what this means for how we approach and do work as individuals and teams, by working to remove the "interference" we create for ourselves that gets in the way of developing and expressing our potential. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Timothy Gallwey does, and in this groundbreaking book he tells you how to overcome the inner obstacles that sabotage your efforts to be your best on the job.Do you think it's possible to truly enjoy your job? Now, in The Inner Game of Work, he applies that principle to the arena where the biggest turn-of-the-millennium game of all is being played. 11 likes. September 11th 2001 A lot to dig into here including the idea that unlearning interference that's getting in the way of our path can be a greater boon than trying to raise our potential.Good, useful read. Made lots of notes during the course of reading this to be applied at work. Later sections of book seemed less developed; some were based almost entirelConcept of Self 1 versus Self 2 useful in determining ways in which we hold ourselves back from peak performance on the job. And then I cheated again and read the last chapter a second time! “Thus, they tend to identify themselves with their roles, their reputations, the company itself, and the current way of doing things. Offer valid for new subscribers only.† Conditions apply. It's an interesting approach which seems like it might be successful, and Gallwey provides several case studies suggesting that this is indeed the case, but it would be interesting to test this intervention style from a more objective academic viewpoint, to verify its effectiveness in a less biased manner. No one is talking about the human factor of work the way Gallwey is. Game that’s designed to get real results with the women you want...instead of settling for “good enough”. [1]“The problem is your people don’t know who they are,” I said emphatically. It was also clear that it was the book and subject matter which was the most finely-honed regarding the "inner game method." Your review has been submitted and will appear here shortly.The Inner Game of Work: Focus, Learning, Pleasure, and Mobility in the WorkplaceSign up to get exclusive offers, the best in books & more.Plus, enjoy 10% off your next online purchase over $50.You may unsubscribe at any time. The Inner Game of Work: Focus, Learning, Pleasure, and Mobility in the Workplace - Kindle edition by Gallwey, W. Timothy. I like the first half dealing with the Self 1 and Self 2 concepts and mindfulness. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. If you’ve read The Inner Game of Tennis - you already know basics of the Inner Game. Tim Gallwey is a genius that we all need to learn from - both this one and his Inner Game of Tennis are some of the best books on human learning and development Great book on coaching. Wish it were more crisp and to the point. He revisits the analogy of the two 'selfs'; Self 1, the coach which is constantly telling the other self what to do, and Self 2, the actor who silently completes the task. The following ISBNs are associated with this title:Thank you. Wish it were more crisp and to the point. It is about mindfulness, but explained in a way that is completely free from jargon. Timothy Gallwey (born 1938 in San Francisco, California) is an author who has written a series of books in which he has set forth a new methodology for coaching and for the development of personal and professional excellence in a variety of fields, that he calls "The Inner Game." Since he began writing in the 1970s, his books include The Inner Game of Tennis, The Inner Game of Golf, The Inner Game of Music (with Barry Green), Inner Skiing and The Inner Game of Work. The Inner Game of Work teaches you the difference between a rote performance and a rewarding one. Start by marking “The Inner Game of Work: Focus, Learning, Pleasure, and Mobility in the Workplace” as Want to Read: It is a nice way of explaining the often dueling voices in ones head - the "I want" vs "I should". “If you feel like you’ve sunk to a new mental low on the job, this book has the potential to pump you up and help you to regain your ambition.” Rocky Mountain News (Denver) The inner game takes place within the mind of the player and is played against such obstacles as fear, self-doubt, lapses in focus, and limiting concepts or assumptions.The Inner Game is a proven method to overcome the self-imposed obstacles that prevent an individual … Now I'm hooked and I'm definitely going to read the chapters in between.