| Description |
xiii, 314 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Getting activated -- Arousal: is a lot of stress really that bad? -- Motivation: defining our driving force -- Aspiration: enhancing performance through goal setting -- Calibrating your behavior -- Self-confidence: handling expectations and unexpected obstacles -- Action: to do or not to do? -- Creativity and innovation: on floppers and vaulters -- Working together -- Cohesion: all for one, and one for all! -- team-building: finding the right people for the right system -- Leadership values: becoming a head honcho -- Enhancing your state of mind -- Mental preparation I: incorporating imagery and visualization into a daily routine -- Mental preparation II: basic principles of effective psycho-regulation -- Moral performance: is winning really everything? |
| Summary |
Boost! breaks down the complex behavioral science of getting ahead. Through original scientific research, unique case studies, and anecdotes from the world of sports and beyond, Bar-Eli explains the psychological underpinnings of human behavior and how we can harness this knowledge to perform at our highest levels, succeeding in our careers and personal lives. |
| Subject |
Performance.
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Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Management -- Psychological aspects.
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Management -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01007210
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Performance. (OCoLC)fst01057829
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Sports -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01130495
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management.
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SPORTS & RECREATION / Sports Psychology.
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| ISBN |
9780190661731 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0190661739 hardcover alkaline paper |
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