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Music

Music is an integral part of performance.

Whether it’s subtly played as background music in your office or blasted in celebration of smashing your performance, it is everywhere and it fuels us. These playlists have been carefully curated to provide the sound to every stage of performance and the lifestyle that accompanies it. You can except modern contemporary genres like: hip-hop, RnB, dancehall, afrobeats, grime, drill as well as pop.

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Playlists

A good playlist is a travel essential. Induce calmness and ease with slow tones and R&B vibes from the likes of 6lack, Kota the Friend, Rexx Life Raj, Cordae and more.
We all need some words from some of our favourite songs to aid the sense of being invincible. Listening to what others have overcome to some hi-hats and 808s can motivate you to do the same. Expect to hear stories about the trenches by Lil baby, Future, Gunna, Russ and Lil Tjay.
Need some energy for your energy? Gas yourself and your teammates/colleagues to the best modern beats from producers like: Tay Keith, Metro Boomin’, Murda Beats, DJ Mustard, Wheezy and Boi-1da.
Sticking to our roots, we had to dedicate a playlist to our very own, home grown, UK artists killing the music game across the world right now. Rap, grime, drill and more from D-Block Europe, DigDat, Headie One, M Huncho, Nafe Smallz and the OG Skepta, to get you charged up
Nervous? Anxious? Relaxed? Pre-performance time often brings about an array of emotions. What’s important is that you focus your attention on your goal. Get in the zone with the likes of: Dreamville, Mac Miller, Tory Lanez, Smino and D Smoke
Just won a big game? Smashed a presentation or landed a huge client? Grab the aux and celebrate with Travis Scott, Meek Mill, Princess Nokia and Young M.A
Something to get you going and keep you going to reach your pb’s and condition your body the way we encourage you to condition your mind! Expect to lock in to DaBaby, Tierra Whack, MGK, Dreezy and others



Books

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

We may turn to books to expand our knowledge and learn about ourselves and our craft. Reading, however provides a sense of stillness and requires a level of mindfulness to remain engaged. These books have been read and reviewed by our team and meticulously selected for their ability to teach the knowledge and skills necessary for high performance. We aim to add one book a month, for your pleasure and development.

A great read for understanding the core principles required to build an enduring company. Understanding the differences in leadership, strategy and focus that take some company’s to the top whilst others fall behind
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A powerful book based on managing elite athletes, ego and the inevitable organisational changes in sport. Learn how to lead with Phil Jacksons’ views on his last season with the Los Angeles Lakers
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A great insight into the workings, drive and difficult decisions necessary to build a thriving company from nothing. Recommended for inspiration, motivation and to understand what it truly takes to manufacture a world renowned brand
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A favourite of ours. Highly recommended if you are looking to really perform at your best in all areas of life. This book encourages you to ask things of yourself that you may not have done before. A must read
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A good book for understanding different psychological principles and how to apply them to your life. Learn mental skills and techniques like self-tall, performing in the present moment and managing distractions. An easy to follow book
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Recommended for learning about human behaviour. How we make decisions, our influence over others, how to be persuasive etc. are all discussed from a real-world and scientific perspective
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If you want to be inspired by stories of ordinary people pushing their minds and bodies to extraordinary limits, read this book. Recommended for those wanting to learn more about the scientific limitations to performance
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A must read. Recommended for everyone. Understanding our emotions is essential to living optimally. This book focuses on our core emotions and how we can manage them
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A straight-to-the-point book where the author focuses on leadership principles in sport that translate to the workplace. Recommended for quick lessons and take aways that you can implement today
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Recommended for learning about the foundations of psychology and living freely. Useful for people wanting to learn profound lessons about life. Theory and discussion of work by Adler, Freud & Jung.
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Recommended for those wanting to learn more about the variety of mental skills and practical exercises associated with mental training to enhance performance
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Recommended Applied Reading

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Podcasts

Be part of the conversation.

Sometimes we prefer to listen to what people have to say, than read what they have to say. Podcasts bring you in on the conversation and give you another way to educate yourself. We have mindfully created a list of podcast series and episodes for you that discuss a range of subjects with a range of guests.

Podcast Episode of the Week

This episode of the week comes from The Sport Psych Show, hosted by Dan Abrahams. He is joined by Hannah Huesman, a mental skills coach for the Philedelphia Phillies Major League Baseball, organisation. Hannah discusses her work and approach which, we found interesting as many of her thoughts and rationalisations took a similar perspective to our approach here at Beyond Better. A great episode, with lots of knowledge nuggets




Videos

Storytelling through the visual arts.

Recommended videos that give an insight into the world of performance at the elite level. From building a new culture to the mental strength needed to survive the off season, organisations have began to share their journey. You will appreciate the world of elite performance a lot more after seeing what it takes to get there.

In the Spotlight

‘Track the Pack’ follows the Minnesota Timberwolves from their pre-season through their 2019-2020 NBA season. See how they work to build a new culture and a team which values cohesion over individual performance.
‘The Voyage’ follows the Minnesota Vikings from their off-season and draft day as they prepare for their campaign. Observe the mental struggle of surviving the off season workouts and how they intend to avoid a repeat of last years gut wrenching loss vs long time rivals, Chicago Bears.
‘Home Grown Fighter’ is a series that follows UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell as he battles his way from the fishing holes and farms of his hometown Arkansas, USA, to the canvas inside the octagon.
Impact Theory is a series with Tom Bilyeu, where he discusses the nature of performance and behaviour with his guests. A deep insight into the human mind from some of the worlds great modern thinkers, authors, psychologists and scientists.
Philedelphia Eagles QB, Jalen Hurts, showcases his training and skills in preparation for the 2020 NFL combine.
Eric Thomas’ motivational speech on achieving success and how discipline will get you there
Sport Psychologists, Michael Gervais talks about the influence of mindfulness on performance with athletes in the NFL
Lebron James discusses being a Laker and the importance of mental skills
Our favourite Kobe Bryant Interview
Big Sean talks mental rest, discovering himself again and going back to his roots

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