Bounce

Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success

By: Matthew Syed

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Audio Recording Downloadable | 13 December 2013

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410 Pages

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Large type / large print

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22.86 x 15.24 x 2.59

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Why have all the sprinters who have run the 100 meters in under ten 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.

Industry Reviews

"Compelling and, at times, exhilarating--Bounce explains high achievement in sport, business, and beyond."--Michael Sherwood, Chief Executive, Goldman Sachs International

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