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Peak Performance explains how the same core principles of excellence apply across sports, academia, and the arts. Drawing on research in applied psychology and the experiences of Olympic athletes, mathematicians, and creatives, Brad Stulberg and performance scientist Steve Magness reveal the cognitive and neurochemical foundations of peak performance. Their book offers concrete strategies for mastering periods of intense effort and recovery, mentally priming for productivity, and cultivating a self-transcending sense of purposeβ€”tools that readers can use to elevate their performance in any field.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Brad Stulberg
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