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Top Dog
352 pages, 2014
psychology
705 books
business & management
1082 books
science & nature
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self-improvement
909 booksPo Bronson and Ashley Merryman's work changes the national dialogue. Beyond their bestselling books, you know them from commentary and features in the New York Times, CNN, NPR, Time, Newsweek, Wired, New York, and more.
E-mail, Facebook, and Twitter accounts are filled with demands to read their reporting (such as "How Not to Talk to Your Kids," "Creativity Crisis," and "Losing Is Good for You").
In Top Dog, Bronson and Merryman again use their astonishing blend of science and storytelling to reveal what's truly in the heart of a champion. The joy of victory and the character-building agony of defeat. Testosterone and the neuroscience of mistakes.
Why rivals motivate. How home-field advantage gets you a raise. What teamwork really requires. It's baseball, the SAT, sales contests, and Linux. How before da Vinci and FedEx were innovators, first, they were great competitors.
Olympians carry Top Dog in their gym bags. It's in briefcases of Wall Street traders and Madison Avenue madmen. Risk takers from Silicon Valley to Vegas race to implement its ideas as educators debate it in halls of academia. Now see for yourself what this game-changing talk is all about.
In 'Top Dog', Ashley Merryman explores the science behind competition. She explains that competition isn't always about winning or losing, but about self-improvement and growth. It's a great read if you want to understand how to use competition to your advantage.
Merryman digs into the role of stress in competition. She explains that stress isn't always bad. In fact, it can actually improve performance. So, next time you're feeling stressed, remember it might just be helping you become a top dog.
The book also looks into how men and women respond differently to competition. It's fascinating to see how our brains are wired differently and how this impacts our competitive behavior. This could help you understand your own competitive nature better.
In 'Top Dog', you'll find that practice really does make perfect. The author explains that consistent effort and practice can lead to mastery. So, if you're looking to become the best in your field, this book might just give you the motivation you need.
Merryman also explores how our environment impacts our competitive nature. She explains that the right environment can foster healthy competition and lead to success. So, take a look at your surroundings, they might be influencing your competitive spirit more than you think.
