SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CGL - 21 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

Which of the following best encapsulates the core philosophy presented in Shane Watson’s book ‘The Winner’s Mindset’?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Psychological resilience and strategic adaptability in elite sports.

Shane Watson’s The Winner’s Mindset transcends a typical sports biography. Its core philosophy focuses on the mental game, specifically how athletes can manage fear, pressure, and self-doubt. Watson emphasizes psychological resilience—the ability to bounce back from injuries and poor form—and strategic adaptability. By sharing his personal journey with mental skills coaches, he illustrates how shifting one's internal narrative and focusing on the "process" rather than the "outcome" can unlock peak performance in high-stakes environments.