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HARDER THAN I THOUGHT, EASIER THAN I FEARED

SPORTS, ANXIETY AND THE POWER OF MEDITATION

BY BILLY HANSEN
illy Hansen explains why he wrote this book detailing his personal
Bjourney. “As an athlete in my sophomore year of college, I found
myself miserable. Two years later, as a senior, I enjoyed the most satisfy-
ing basketball season of my life. My path from depression and anxiety
to joy and peak performance was somewhat unconventional. A thera-
pist taught me to meditate, enabling me to face my problems instead of
shrinking from them. By modifying my habits regarding drugs, partying,
and my phone, and by reading meaningful books, I developed new atti-
tudes toward both my sport and my life.

“Since graduating, I’ve continued studying and practicing meditation,
and now teach other athletes how to integrate mental training into their
sports. I presently teach a course at Regis University called Mindfulness
A 55+ Community for Athletes, and I’m the meditation coach for the Regis Men’s Basketball
and Baseball teams. I’ve worked with athletes at all levels, from high
school to the NBA.”

This book is about playing sports, overcoming anxiety, the practice of
meditation, growing up, and discovering how to live well. It is perfect
for a struggling athlete, a short, readable story about recovering skills
857 Mountain Meadows Dr. and love for sport.
Ashland, Oregon 97520
(800) 337-1301 Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible, and other online book sites.
www.mtmeadows.com

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