The Winner Effect
by Ian H. Robertson · first published 2012
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"What makes a winner? Why do some succeed both in life and in business, and others fail? And why do a few individuals end up supremely powerful, while many remain powerless? Are men more likely to be power junkies than women? The 'winner effect' is a term used in biology to describe how an animal that has won a few fights against weak opponents is much more likely to win later bouts against stronger contenders. As Ian Robertson reveals, it applies to humans, too. Success changes the chemistry of the brain, making you more focused, smarter, more confident and more aggressive. The effect is as s
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…people who exercise intensely are about 9 years biologically younger. We don't exactly know how exercise makes you younger but we do know it boosts your testosterone. Btw. a great book on the topic: Winner Effect by Ian Robertson (founding Director of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience) or Presence by Amy Cuddy
on “The relationship between mindset and getting old” ↗…Robert Maurer's "The Kaizen Way: One Small Step Can Change Your Life". This book is about how you can bypass the fear mechanisms of the brain, which cause procrastination and failure. The second is "The Winner Effect" by Ian H. Robertson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlxCN1aCa2M Both of these books are grounded in research and not "rah rah" feel good stuff. With regard to Dr, Robert Maurer's Book "The Kaizen Way".…
on “I'm a loser and I want to change that - now” ↗Winner Effect... it's an excellent book.
on “The relationship between mindset and getting old” ↗