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Psyched Up
- Author
- Daniel McGinn
- Narrator
- Jonathan McClain
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 8 June 2017
- Run Time
- 5 hours 44 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Psyched Up by Daniel McGinn, read by Jonathan McClain.
What's the difference between succeeding and failing in life's big moments?
In Psyched Up, acclaimed journalist Daniel McGinn explains why mental preparation is the key to mastering any challenge. Examining the latest scientific research into the smartest ways to deal with a flood of adrenaline, increase focus, minimize negative thoughts, and optimize emotions, Psyched Up teaches you what do in the last few minutes before a major event.
Drawing on interviews with high-performing professionals such as retired General Stanley McChrystal, NASCAR champion driver Jimmie Johnson and legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, McGinn illustrates how to develop a personal psyching up routine and reveals why introverts and extroverts might employ different methods.
Critics Review
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A fascinating read
author of The Power of Habit
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McGinn's strategies can create a winning pre-game routine for anyone
co-founder of Huffington Post
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Psyched Up is an essential user's guide for ensuring you'll be your best when you take centre stage
journalist and author of The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary Lives
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I can't think of another book that's as helpful as this, whether you're shooting a free throw, taking a big test, giving a toast or on one knee proposing. Read Psyched Up before your next big moment
creator of WordPress and CEO of Automatic
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This book is a gift for entrepreneurs or anyone else who pitches ideas for a living
venture capitalist and co-founder of Techstars
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Psyched Up provides a wonderful overview of the science and practicalities of how to perform well when it matters most
New York Times fitness columnist and author of The First 20 Minutes
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A wonderful pleasure to read, Psyched Up is an expertly crafted investigation into the vibrating heart of peak performance
author of Top Dog and Nurtureshock
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Psyched Up offers compelling, entertaining and well-researched advice on how to prepare for stressful situations
CEO of Zappos.com and author of Delivering Happiness
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Daniel McGinn's Psyched Up offers that perfect combination of informative, applicable advice and page-turningly good entertainment'
author of Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone
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Details
- Author
- Daniel McGinn
- Narrator
- Jonathan McClain
- Duration
- 5 hours 44 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 June 2017
- ISBN
- 9780241982341
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Advice on careers and achieving success, Management decision making
Synopsis
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Psyched Up by Daniel McGinn, read by Jonathan McClain.What's the difference between succeeding and failing in life's big moments?In Psyched Up, acclaimed journalist Daniel McGinn explains why mental preparation is the key to mastering any challenge. Examining the latest scientific research into the smartest ways to deal with a flood of adrenaline, increase focus, minimize negative thoughts, and optimize emotions, Psyched Up teaches you what do in the last few minutes before a major event.Drawing on interviews with high-performing professionals such as retired General Stanley McChrystal, NASCAR champion driver Jimmie Johnson and legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, McGinn illustrates how to develop a personal psyching up routine and reveals why introverts and extroverts might employ different methods.
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