The Gladiator Mindset: Push Your Limits. Overcome Challenges. Achieve Your Goals.

by Adam Peaty

Think like Britain's greatest living Olympian: Ten steps to push your limits and achieve the impossible from the one of the world's greatest swimmers

'The most dominant sportsperson in Great Britain today - and perhaps ever' Telegraph

From one of the best elite athletes on the planet comes a book bursting with no-nonsense advice on how to locate your inner gladiator, and first-hand wisdom to help you push yourself beyond what you thought was possible.

We are all capable of locating greatness within us and achieving hitherto unimaginable feats. Whether you are old and wise or young and bursting with energy, there are limits you are imposing on yourself that this book will help you reconsider.

Adam Peaty shows you how to take more control of your life and helps you both discover and develop your talents. He shares his own ten secrets to a winning mental attitude, whether it be at home, at work, on the sports field, or within ourselves.

This is an inspirational handbook for personal achievement and positive living. THE GLADIATOR MINDSET will inspire you to find and develop your talent and have the confidence to believe in yourself.

Let's be better than we were yesterday.

"Hopefully, this is a catalyst for not only Team GB but also the people back home to go to another gear, to say: 'We've been through a tough time, there's been a lot of complaining, a lot of excuses, a lot of negative things, but now we've got to switch our mindset.'" - Adam Peaty

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

183 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 11, 2021

Reviews

[Brandon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, nice insight to the mind of Adam Peaty!

[Lia Csulak · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book just made me 10294717 times more motivated to do anything. I think Adam peaty talked about some really good points and great techniques any athlete or person in general could use in everyday life. The only thing that bothered me was that it was a bit all over the place from times to time but I don’t think this book is supposed to be a literary masterpiece but overall I really really liked it!

[NACLpiel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some genuine (inadvertant) laugh out loud moments, hence the extra star on a one star book. Some wonderfully cringeworthy instagram inspirational quotes. Fantastic athlete who should stick to swimming rather than writing and inspiring.

[Gill Woolley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational. Will use when coaching my netball team.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was reasonably good but not really special. I liked the breakdown of the sections in the chapters. I think some of the points discussed were useful, however this mindset is striving for perfection and constantly striving to be better and better. Sometimes this mindset is great and it has won Peaty gold medals but this can often come at a mental health cost.

[Jamie Bowen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good insight into the mind and thinking of double Olympic champion Adam Peaty. Whilst he has the physical attributes that set him up for success, this book shows that it was pure luck that he got in the pool. This book sets out the mental commitments he makes to make him great.

[Frederik Jukema · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book certainly has its wisdoms, just nothing new for me.
When I asked myself “what have I learned?” After finishing the book, I was not sure. I think this is the end for me and self-help books. 👀

[Vėjas Galvoje · Rating 3 out of 5]

Turinys - nenuoseklus, bet naudingas.
Naudingas - nesvarbu ar tu domiesi sportu ar tiesiog gyveni gyvenima, motyvaciniu minciu rasi daug.
Biografiniai motyvai ne pagrindine mintis, pasiekti nepasiekiama, stai kur visa ideja.

[David Margetts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent, inspirational and motivational book, from an exceptional young man. Critics will say that there is nothing new in this book, and maybe they are 80% correct, however reading such a book re-invigorates, reminds and re-establishes belief in the basics of dicsipline, drive, determination etc It pushes us to re-examine our purpose and goals and 'stretch' a little further to maximise our potential and limitless opportunities. Well worth reading if only to reassure that we are 'on the right track'. I have read some books recently which talk about 'balance' and 'being easy on ourselves', yet this book once again illustrates that if you really want to be the best you can be and achieve success in your chosen field, it is no good allowing yourself to be 'comfortable' and be the 'same as others'....you need to strive and stretch and sometimes be 'off balance'....well done Adam!!

[Jayden · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book because I can use the things from this book and apply them to my own life. I enjoyed this because I relate to the author so much. I could see other people not liking this book but personally I thought it was great. He tells you things throughout the book that he did to become one of the greatest swimmers in the world. This book is very organized. He talks about diet, how he trains, and mindset. The only bad part about it is that sometimes I felt like it was saying the same thing over and over again sometimes but overall I really liked it.

[Ellie P · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was quite skeptical when I first started reading this especially as I thought it was going to be purely biographical but it’s a mix of that and self-help/motivation. It’s not brilliantly written or formatted but ultimately I enjoyed what I got from it. I learned about Adam’s life and mindset to become who he is and achieve what he has as well as gaining insight from his discussion of his training. I also appreciated the mental health angle and the fact that I can see this book appealing to men so to have the discussion of men’s mental health and channeling anger in different and healthier ways is really positive. I think it’s worth taking with a pinch of salt and is a good easy read if you’re interested in athletes and/or his journey as well as physical and mental health but if not it might not be for you.

[Karen M · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like a range of theories - from Nietzsche through Shaolin monks to Plato and Mel Robbins with many more as well- you’ll like this wade through.
Peaty includes personal stories and comments on his heroes throughout the pages and seems to reserve particular affection for the Greeks and Romans as may be guessed by his choice of title.
It’s a positive book , more like a conversation really , and an interesting read if a little jumpy. His achievements in swimming , however, speak for themselves and it’s good to glimpse how he motivated himself. I hope he does go on to read classics if he ever gives himself the time.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring, honest and powerful. This is probably the best book I have ever read on the topic of mindset.

Adam is also now on the growing list of people I’ve discovered who believe in the power of gratitude and the universe.

He’s driven but humble and comes across as intelligent both academically and emotionally. He also now has a spot on my table for that classic question if you could have dinner with 10 people alive or dead…

This book will stay with me for a long while and hopefully some of his lessons and tips have sunk so I can use them in my everyday life.

[JS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adam narrates all important aspects of building body and building life beautifully and with simplicity. He has given enough of advice on being headstrong. He is well read and hence quoted many many books. I found this book very helpful for youngsters in the agrle of 15 to 30 whose aggression needs a guided channeling.

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read!
This book has inspiration on every page.
Adam Peaty is a dominant force and this explains a lot about how he became the best and still maintains his world record breaking form.

You don't have to like swimming to enjoy and benefit from this book. You just have to want to be the best version of you that you can hope to be, because this will get you thinking!

[Anonymous reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just wow!! This book is so easy to relate to and I love the inspirational quotes. Adam peaty does give you insights into his gladiator mindset plus I found you can use his techniques into your everyday life. Such a great read, this is one I will be returning back to.

[Shrooo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great insight into a high-performance athlete's life. The book has clear, actionable principles that are easy and straightforward to follow; leaving you with plenty more to explore (e.g. stoicism). Will pick up again at the end of the year to see what I've actioned!

[Dave B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the greatest book you will read. Nothing new in it. A lot of how good Adam is and how many world records he has broken, he then lost me when he started on about a Marxist organisation which has pilfered millions from its followers. Shame.

[Bethany · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had been thinking this was more of a life story based autobiography, which it wasn’t. It was more of a motivational guidebook which was good but just wasn’t what I was expecting which is more my fault than anything.

[Deborah Ashton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hard working guy that is so grounded,driven,grateful and focused.

[Ellen Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Absolutely demolished this in one sitting

[flynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Structurally all over the place but had some nice points and inspiring bits in it

[Wendy Green · Rating 2 out of 5]

Much as I love Adam Peaty and am so proud of what he has achieved I found this book quite overbearing from one so young, preachy and condescending. Sorry

[Summer Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting insight into the mind of a champion.

[Tom Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good self reflection book. It's sort of a mix between a self help book and an autobiography.

[Sofia Mann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was very investing and quite inspiring. Would recommend to anyone as you can apply it yo very aspect in life not just swimming.

[Ricardo Esteves · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good to have a overview of Peaty's career — but in general lightweight in terms of content. Has the usual motivational chapters with an exercise by the end, filled with personal stories in between.

[Saga Boråker · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Justin Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

6/10
Definitely a good read and interesting about how motivated and what he did daily to get to where he is now. Definitely messages and habits which need carrying over into my own life. Feel like the messages of the book were repeated a bit too much throughout.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book to recommend to any young athlete in any sport.
As a swim mum at club level I know only too well how tough this sport is at grass routes and I don’t have the appreciation of actually partaking.
Adam tells his story authentically with passion.
It’s touching and eye opening with lessons throughout if you want to learn.