Peak performanceBrad Stulberg
Peak performance
by Brad Stulberg · first published 2017
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"A few common principles drive performance, regardless of the field or the task at hand. Whether someone is trying to qualify for the Olympics, break ground in mathematical theory or craft an artistic masterpiece, many of the practices that lead to great success are the same. In Peak Performance, Brad Stulberg, a former McKinsey and Company consultant and writer who covers health and the science of human performance, and Steve Magness, a performance scientist and coach of Olympic athletes, team up to demystify these practices and demonstrate how everyone can achieve their best. The first book
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I've also been digging into its non-linearity, getting a lot out of this book at the moment: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Performance-Elevate-Burnout-Scie...
on “The non-linearity of productivity” ↗I'm finding good tips about this in this book: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Performance-Elevate-Burnout-Scie...
on “The Rising Return to Non-Cognitive Skill [pdf]” ↗https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Power-Breath-Techniques-Conce... https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Performance-Elevate-Burnout-Scie... These helped me a great deal.
on “Ask HN: How are you getting through (and back from) burning out?” ↗These titles helped me a a lot. The breathing technique was transformative. I've given that one out to a myriad of people. https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Performance-Elevate-Burnout-Scie... https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Power-Breath-Techniques-Conce... Also, maybe do some reading on the negative effects of perfectionism.
on “Ask HN: How are you getting through (and back from) burning out?” ↗The Startup of You by Reid Hoffman Start with Why by Simon Sinek Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness Game Changers by Dave Asprey Shoe Dog
on “Ask HN: What are the best audiobooks you have ever listened to?” ↗…yourself any favours by pushing yourself beyond your limits. Like others here have said, don't neglect your health. Take time to eat healthy, workout, and sleep. Sleep is the ultimate nootropic. -- [1] Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness
on “Ask HN: How can I increase my stress tolerance?” ↗…drinking alcohol after a rough day. A simple exercise would be leaving a candy bar at your desk. Both can be practiced with meditation. Will by initiating the session, won't by focusing. Also in the book Peak Performance (Stulberg, Magness), it's said that the main difference between the elite and non-elite is that the elites shrug off pain faster. Everyone feels the same level of pain, but the elites don't let it stop…
on “Ask HN: How can I increase my stress tolerance?” ↗