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Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
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What does it take to go from good to great? Step up at work, in sports, and at home with this “transfixing book on how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout” (Adam Grant).
A few common principles drive performance, regardless of the field or the task at hand. Whether someone is trying to qualify for the Olympics, break ground in mathematical theory or craft an artistic masterpiece, many of the practices that lead to great success are the same. In Peak Performance, Brad Stulberg, a former McKinsey and Company consultant and writer who covers health and the science of human performance, and Steve Magness, a performance scientist and coach of Olympic athletes, team up to demystify these practices and demonstrate how you can achieve your best.
The first book of its kind, Peak Performance combines the inspiring stories of top performers across a range of capabilities—from athletic to intellectual and artistic—with the latest scientific insights into the cognitive and neurochemical factors that drive performance in all domains. In doing so, Peak Performance uncovers new linkages that hold promise as performance enhancers but have been overlooked in our traditionally-siloed ways of thinking. The result is a life-changing book in which you can learn how to enhance your performance via myriad ways including: optimally alternating between periods of intense work and rest; priming the body and mind for enhanced productivity; and developing and harnessing the power of a self-transcending purpose.
In revealing the science of great performance and the stories of great performers across a wide range of capabilities, Peak Performance uncovers the secrets of success, and coaches you on how to use them. If you want to take your game to the next level, whatever "your game" may be, Peak Performance will teach you how.
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Critic reviews
“This is a transfixing book on how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout. Stulberg and Magness have worked with (and been) elite achievers, and they combine that rich experience with the science of success to share actionable insights.”—Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take
“Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness have written an essential playbook for success, happiness, and getting the most out of ourselves and our lives.”—Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive and The Sleep Revolution
“Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness are one-percenters when it comes to skill in translating high performance science for the public. I doubt anyone can read Peak Performance without itching to apply something to their own lives.”—David Epstein, New York Times bestselling author of The Sports Gene
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There is a war on masculinity, and everywhere we look—on every front we hold sacred—we can see the painful reminders of this collapsing order. The chaos and crisis we are experiencing today should be a signal for men everywhere to rise up; to fight to preserve our way of life by once again walking the ancient paths. But this isn’t a journey that need be taken alone.
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It’s so good that I bought both Audible and ebook versions
- By NotACat on 07-17-23
By: John Lovell
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Brain Wash
- Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness
- By: David Perlmutter MD, Austin Perlmutter MD, Kristin Loberg
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Contemporary life provides us with infinite opportunities, along with endless temptations. We can eat whatever we want, whenever we want. We can buy goods and services for rapid delivery. But living in this 24/7 hyper-reality poses serious risks to our physical and mental states, our connections to others, and even to the world at large. Brain Wash builds from a simple premise: Our brains are being gravely manipulated, resulting in behaviors that leave us more lonely, anxious, depressed, distrustful, illness-prone, and overweight than ever before.
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Poor performance and poor writing.
- By Julie on 01-21-20
By: David Perlmutter MD, and others
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Rejection Proof
- How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection
- By: Jia Jiang
- Narrated by: Jia Jiang
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
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Jia Jiang came to the United States with the dream of being the next Bill Gates. But despite early success in the corporate world, his first attempt to pursue his entrepreneurial dream ended in rejection. Jia was crushed, and spiraled into a period of deep self doubt. But he realized that his fear of rejection was a bigger obstacle than any single rejection would ever be, and he needed to find a way to cope with being told no without letting it destroy him.
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Everybody should read this book!
- By Alex Hell on 01-08-25
By: Jia Jiang
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The Karma of Success
- Spiritual Strategies to Free Your Inner Genius
- By: Liz Tran
- Narrated by: Liz Tran
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
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Most of the traditional advice about getting ahead focuses on managing other people’s impressions of you. It’s all about how to network with impressive people and accommodate yourself to people with status and power. Executive coach Liz Tran asks you to forget about those people, and instead, train yourself to listen to and be guided by your innermost voice. From tech to spiritual leadership and executive coaching, Tran has charted her own path by learning how to tune into her intuition and be true to her Inner Genius.
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The most un-pretentious self help book
- By Absolutely insane price on 07-26-24
By: Liz Tran
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Resilient
- How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness
- By: Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson
- Narrated by: Rick Hanson
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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With his trademark blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, New York Times best-selling author Dr. Rick Hanson shows you how to develop 12 vital inner strengths hardwired into your own nervous system. Then no matter what life throws at you, you’ll be able to feel less stressed, pursue opportunities with confidence, and stay calm and centered in the face of adversity. This practical guide is full of concrete suggestions, experiential practices, personal examples, and insights into the brain.
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This is Rick Hanson's BEST book yet!
- By Lyle Walter on 03-30-18
By: Rick Hanson, and others
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Transcend
- The New Science of Self-Actualization
- By: Scott Barry Kaufman PhD
- Narrated by: Scott Barry Kaufman PhD
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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When psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman first discovered Maslow's unfinished theory of transcendence, sprinkled throughout a cache of unpublished journals, lectures, and essays, he felt a deep resonance with his own work and life. In this groundbreaking book, Kaufman picks up where Maslow left off, unraveling the mysteries of his unfinished theory, and integrating these ideas with the latest research on attachment, connection, creativity, love, purpose and other building blocks of a life well lived.
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Exactly what I wanted, and needed
- By Shannon Tripp on 06-24-20
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Let Your Mind Run
- A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory
- By: Deena Kastor, Michelle Hamilton
- Narrated by: Deena Kastor
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Deena Kastor was a star youth runner with tremendous promise, yet her career almost ended after college, when her competitive method - run as hard as possible, for fear of losing - fostered a frustration and negativity and brought her to the brink of burnout. On the verge of quitting, she took a chance and moved to the high altitudes of Alamosa, Colorado, where legendary coach Joe Vigil had started the first professional distance-running team. There she encountered the idea that would transform her running career: the notion that changing her thinking - shaping her mind to be more encouraging, kind, and resilient - could make her faster than she’d ever imagined possible.
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Great book
- By steve finkelstein on 05-19-18
By: Deena Kastor, and others
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The Daily Laws
- 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature
- By: Robert Greene
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders, Robert Greene
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
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From the world’s foremost expert on power and strategy comes a daily devotional designed to help you seize your destiny.
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Chapters are Busted
- By Colin on 10-12-21
By: Robert Greene
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The Wealth Money Can't Buy
- The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life
- By: Robin Sharma
- Narrated by: Adam Sims
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
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In a world fixated on the conventional notion of success—marked by relentless hustle, sacrificing wellbeing, and missing out on cherished moments with loved ones in the pursuit of fame and material possessions—Robin Sharma introduces a paradigm shift. A mindset that will help you own all the gifts life has to offer. In The Wealth Money Can’t Buy, Sharma—leadership expert and the #1 international bestselling author of The 5AM Club—rewires our perception of wealth to include not just financial success, but seven other essential forms of wealth.
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Life changing!!!
- By Amazon Customer on 04-20-25
By: Robin Sharma
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Black Box Thinking
- Why Most People Never Learn from Their Mistakes - But Some Do
- By: Matthew Syed
- Narrated by: Simon Slater
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Nobody wants to fail. But in highly complex organizations, success can happen only when we confront our mistakes, learn from our own version of a black box, and create a climate where it's safe to fail. We all have to endure failure from time to time, whether it's underperforming at a job interview, flunking an exam, or losing a pickup basketball game. But for people working in safety-critical industries, getting it wrong can have deadly consequences.
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A multi-level message, well written and well read
- By Loren on 11-16-15
By: Matthew Syed
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The Third Door
- The Mindset of Success
- By: Alex Banayan
- Narrated by: Alex Banayan
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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The Third Door takes listeners on an unprecedented adventure—from hacking Warren Buffett’s shareholders meeting to chasing Larry King through a grocery store to celebrating in a nightclub with Lady Gaga—as Alex Banayan travels from icon to icon, decoding their success. After remarkable one-on-one interviews with Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Larry King, Jessica Alba, Pitbull, Tim Ferriss, Quincy Jones, and many more, Alex discovered the one key they have in common: they all took the Third Door.
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This story saved my future...
- By Laurimar Melendez on 07-08-18
By: Alex Banayan
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Talking to Strangers
- What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know
- By: Malcolm Gladwell
- Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
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How did Fidel Castro fool the CIA for a generation? Why did Neville Chamberlain think he could trust Adolf Hitler? Why are campus sexual assaults on the rise? Do television sitcoms teach us something about the way we relate to each other that isn't true? While tackling these questions, Malcolm Gladwell was not solely writing a book for the page. He was also producing for the ear. In the audiobook version of Talking to Strangers, you’ll hear the voices of people he interviewed - scientists, criminologists, military psychologists.
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Enjoyable listen with some facts incorrect
- By Jim on 09-11-19
By: Malcolm Gladwell
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Off the Clock
- Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done
- By: Laura Vanderkam
- Narrated by: Laura Vanderkam
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
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In this book, Vanderkam reveals the seven counter-intuitive principles the most time-free people have adopted. She teaches mindset shifts to help you feel calm on the busiest days and tools to help you get more done without feeling overwhelmed. The strategies in this book can help if your life feels out of control, but they can also help if you want to take your career, your relationships, and your personal happiness to the next level. Vanderkam has packed this book with insights from busy yet relaxed professionals, including "time makeovers" of people learning how to use these tools.
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Excellent insight into how to change your mindset to get more enjoyment out of life
- By Susan Cameron on 06-20-18
By: Laura Vanderkam
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- Sarah Charles
- 02-24-25
Well-Researched, Insightful
Lots of powerful ways to apply science to daily performance that surpasses common sense”self-help” tropes.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-13-25
Chapter 6 Optimize your routine
Loved the book, no dislikes definitely beneficial and is in alignment with where I’m headed on a personal and business level.
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- Ada
- 01-09-25
WOW!
Definitely needed this book to start my 2025!! Highly recommended for those looking to renew their purpose!
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- alexander prevallet
- 04-14-25
Great listen. Motivating
Great listen to get locked back in on your daily tasks and motivated to continue to maximize productivity in our daily lives.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-23-25
Great Book!!
The narrator was very motivational . I also like the examples used to help the listener understand the impact they could have on the personal and professional goals.
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