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Bounce : The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice

by Matthew Syed
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Champion-making myths debunked by science and stories.

Dive into "Bounce" if you're someone who's ever marveled at the seemingly unattainable heights of sporting greatness and wondered if there's a secret formula. Matthew Syed, an Olympian himself, will take you behind the psychological curtains of athletic excellence, dismantling the idea that inborn talent alone leads to success. It's an intriguing blend of sports anecdotes and rigorous science that will leave you inspired and equipped with a new perspective not just on sports, but on the power of perseverance and practice in every endeavor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780007350544
Authors: Matthew Syed
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development, Science, Sports
Related Topics: Self Help, Personal Development, Leadership, Productivity, Psychology, Business, Leadership, Personal Development, Productivity, Education, Psychology, Self Help, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 8718 readers)

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Publisher's SummaryWhy have all the sprinters who have run the 100 meters in under 10 seconds been black?What's one thing Mozart, Venus Williams, and Michelangelo have in common?Is it good to praise a child's intelligence?Why are baseball players so superstitious?Few things in life are more satisfying than beating a rival. We love to win and hate to lose, whether it's on the playing field or at the ballot box, in the office or in the classroom. In this bold new look at human behavior, award-winning journalist and Olympian Matthew Syed explores the truth about our competitive nature: why we win, why we don't, and how we really play the game of life.Bounce reveals how competition - the most vivid, primal, and dramatic of human pursuits - provides vital insight into many of the most controversial issues of our time, from biology and economics, to psychology and culture, to genetics and race, to sports and politics.Backed by cutting-edge scientific research and case studies, Syed shatters long-held myths about meritocracy, talent, performance, and the mind. He explains why some people thrive under pressure and others choke, and weighs the value of innate ability against that of practice, hard work, and will. From sex to math, from the motivation of children to the culture of big business, Bounce shows how competition provides a master key with which to unlock the mysteries of the world.
 

Champion-making myths debunked by science and stories.

Dive into "Bounce" if you're someone who's ever marveled at the seemingly unattainable heights of sporting greatness and wondered if there's a secret formula. Matthew Syed, an Olympian himself, will take you behind the psychological curtains of athletic excellence, dismantling the idea that inborn talent alone leads to success. It's an intriguing blend of sports anecdotes and rigorous science that will leave you inspired and equipped with a new perspective not just on sports, but on the power of perseverance and practice in every endeavor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.