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Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed
Don't calm down. Get excited ⚡
Who it's for
If your heart is pounding before something big, this book argues you do not have to calm down to do well.
Keyed up, jittery→Energised, focused
Feelings it meets
What it is
Journalist Daniel McGinn investigates what people do in the minutes before high-stakes moments, from operating rooms and concert halls to ballparks and sales floors. He reviews research on managing adrenaline, focus and negative thinking, examines rituals and pep talks, and talks with performers such as General Stanley McChrystal, NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and tennis coach Nick Bollettieri.
Where to find it
Widely available in print, ebook and audiobook.
Before you start
Age: Teen and adult
Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act 2, Scene 2
