Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed

"Be Better When it Really Matters" according to Rafi Mohammed. Psyched Up inspires readers to rethink how they mentally prepare for the crucial moments in their lives. Packed with insightful stories and research, the author shows readers a variety of techniques to help them succeed. Readers choose – and personalize – the methods that are most meaningful to them.I’ve immensely b. "Tremendously Practical, Useful and Enjoyable!" according to npjutr. This is a tremendously practical, enjoyable, and entertaining read. It's well researched and I specifically appreciated the fun selection of athletic and business anecdotes used to illustrate how to carefully calibrate the state of one's mind so as to maximize performance. I got a lot out of this read, so much so that as college trac. Andy B. said A terrific read.. This book is a great read, for anyone who faces some sort of challenge in their life where any sort of mental preparation is required. The book strikes a perfect balance between information and entertainment. Dan rolls in stories and personal anecdotes that further the depth of understand of the concepts of prepping yourself. When yo

Nailing the big presentation. Ever wished you knew how to make sure you ace the make-or-break test, audition, or interview? We often feel the most powerless just before we're expected to act powerful. There's so much conflicting popular advice that we often end up doing the wrong things. Pulling off a great speech or the pivotal at bat also requires the right kind of mental preparation. Whether you're a sportsperson or a salesperson, an actor or an entrepreneur, one bad hour can throw away months of hard work. As you'll learn in this life-changing book, practice might make perfect, but perfection is useless if you can't summon it when it counts. Asking for a raise. Closing the sale. For instance, he reveals: How Jerry Seinfeld's jacket and Stephen Colbert's pen help them get laughs What General Stanley McChrystal said to Special Forces before they entered the battlefield Why the New England Patriots hired the DJ from the Red Sox to help them win Among other counterintuitive insights, McGinn reveals why trying to calm your backstage jitters can be worse for your performance than channeling it into excitement, how meaningless rituals can do more to prepare you in the final moments than last-minute rehearsal, and how a prescription from your doctor could help you unleash your best skills. Will you? The last few minut