Our review of : Harder than I Thought, Easier than I Feared

Sports, Anxiety, and the Power of Meditation

Written by : Billy Hansen

Release date : 03-26-22

Retail price : $19.95

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Billy Hansen is a former Division I college basketball player who, after struggling with anxiety and OCD throughout his career, turned to meditation as a way to cope. In Harder than I Thought, Easier than I Feared, he chronicles how meditation has not only helped him deal with his own mental health issues but also improved his performance on the court.Through personal stories and insights from top athletes and meditators alike, Billy provides readers with a unique window into the mind of an athlete struggling with anxiety—and offers hope for anyone else feeling trapped by their mental demons.

For who is this book for ?

This book is for anyone who has ever struggled with anxiety or OCD, athletes and non-athletes alike.Billy Hansen provides readers with a unique window into the mind of an athlete struggling with anxiety—and offers hope for anyone else feeling trapped by their mental demons.

Pros :

  • The author provides a unique window into the mind of an athlete struggling with anxiety.
  • The book offers hope for anyone else feeling trapped by their mental demons.
  • The personal stories and insights from top athletes and meditators alike are fascinating to read.

Cons :

  • The author could have included more research on the effects of meditation on athletes
  • The book might be preachy to some readers
  • Some of the personal stories seem irrelevant to the main points of the book

Learn more about the author

Billy Hansen is a former Division I college basketball player turned meditation teacher and mental health advocate. He has struggled with anxiety and OCD throughout his career, but found relief through meditation. Billy now travels the country teaching people of all ages how to meditate, and shares his story in hopes of inspiring others to find their own peace amid chaos.

Reader Reviews

“As an athlete with anxiety, I could really relate to Billy’s story. This book offers a unique and insightful perspective on the role of meditation in athletics. It is both informative and inspiring.”

“An inspiring and informative read. Hansen is a great storyteller, and his journey from college basketball player to meditator is full of valuable lessons for anyone struggling with anxiety or OCD.”

“This book is a powerful, insightful look into the world of an athlete who has faced and overcome mental health issues. Billy Hansen provides a candid and vulnerable account of his experiences with anxiety, OCD, and meditation. He offers readers hope that they can find their own path to healing.”

“This book is a great read for anyone interested in how meditation can help us tap into our inner strength and be more successful not just in sports but also in life.”

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