Steve Magness is a renowned performance expert whose work delves into the science of achieving success and avoiding burnout. Through his books and consultations with professional athletes and teams, he explores the depths of human potential and training methodologies. Magness's approach focuses on understanding limits and pushing beyond them, offering readers actionable strategies to maximize their performance. His writing, featured in leading sports publications, shares his profound insights into the psychology and physiology of elite sport.
How to Move from Surviving to Thriving, and Free Yourself Up to Perform
320 pages
12 hours of reading
Focusing on the pursuit of excellence, the author challenges conventional high-stress approaches and introduces a fulfillment-oriented mindset. By promoting a shift from survival mode to thriving, the book offers insights into achieving sustainable success at the highest level. This approach not only enhances performance but also fosters a more balanced and rewarding life, making it a vital read for anyone seeking to excel without burnout.
He offers four core pillars to cultivate such resilience: Pillar 1- Ditch the
Facade, Embrace RealityPillar 2- Listen to Your BodyPillar 3- Respond, Instead
of React Pillar 4- Transcend Discomfort Smart and wise all at once, Magness
flips the script on what it means to be resilient.
A few common principles drive performance across various fields, whether qualifying for the Olympics, advancing in mathematical theory, or creating art. In this groundbreaking book, Brad Stulberg, a former McKinsey consultant and health writer, collaborates with Steve Magness, a performance scientist and Olympic coach, to unveil practices that can help anyone achieve their best. By combining inspiring stories of top performers from diverse domains with the latest scientific insights into cognitive and neurochemical factors, they reveal overlooked connections that can enhance performance. Readers will discover strategies to improve their performance, such as effectively alternating between intense work and rest, priming the body and mind for productivity, and cultivating a self-transcending purpose. This life-changing guide not only shares the science behind exceptional performance but also provides practical coaching on applying these principles. Whether you're seeking to elevate your athletic prowess, intellectual pursuits, or creative endeavors, this book offers essential tools to take your game to the next level. Unlock the secrets of success and learn how to harness them for your own growth and achievement.
