The Inner and Outer Games
August 1, 2009 2 comments
By Tim Gallwey
In every human endeavor there are two arenas of engagement: the outer and the inner. The outer game is played in the external arenas of daily life, overcoming obstacles in work, family, relationships and health. The inner game is played simultaneously within the mind, against such obstacles as fear, self-doubt, frustration, pain and worry, which produce stress and stifle fulfillment. When we master the inner game, we can handle the obstacles of the outer game without stress. This is the key to living well, no matter what curves life throws us.
