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Bounce

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

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Bounce

By: Matthew Syed
Narrated by: James Clamp
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Winner of the Best New Writer category of the British Sports Book Awards 2011.

Why 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.

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Must Read!

The first part of the books just seems like common sense that people ignore on a day to day basis. I would strongly recommend this for any young parents or soon to be parents.

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Food for thought

Enjoyed the way the author teased out the ideas & themes of each chapter. If a bit looooong winded at times.
Motivational & thought provoking.

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Exceptionally informative...

This book was recommended by a colleague and I was captured within the first 15 minutes.

I my layman's terms I would say that this book will help you to understand the psychology and mechanisms of success.

The narrator does a great job with a clear delivery at pace. The quick pace made the narration and content very engaging. I skipped back a few times, but that was because I wanted to confirm my understanding.

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Great listen, very interesting

This is a great book, full of lots of insight, a must-read for sports fans!

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Maybe The Best Book I've Ever Read

This book is a must for everyone! It is a complete paradigm shifter in my eyes.

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Amazing

Thee best book I have ever came across for understanding success and failures in all aspects of life

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Simply great!

The book is a comprehensive explanation of the various factors which contribute to or hinder superior performance. Well researched and wonderfully narrated.

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Excellently researched and engaging! A must listen

I've read many audiobooks but I keep coming back to this once a year because it is so wonderfully produced and researched. Well done to Matthew Syed, James Clamp and everyone involved!

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good stories, well structured, lots to learn

I enjoyed the associated stories. well balanced. lots of good insights. I will share it with my son

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Inspirational

I truly enjoyed this book. It changed the way I think about how to best approach self development. On top of it being inspirational, it was very enjoyable to listen to. It's full of entertaining real-life examples that bring home an "aha" moment in every chapter. Note that many examples in this book are taken from Malcom Gladwell's books such as the Tipping Point and Outliers. I recommend it.

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