Sian Beilock, a leading expert on the brain science behind human performance, is a professor in the psychology department at the University of Chicago. She has PhDs in both kinesiology and psychology from Michigan State University, and received an award for Transformative Early Career Contributions from the Association for Psychological Science in 2011.
". . . a must read for golfers." - WorldGolf
"A wonderful exploration of what happens inside when you choke on
the outside. Essential for anyone who has, or plans, to compete,
and especially for those who have choked."
--Andrew Newberg, M.D., co-author of How God Changes Your Brain and
Born to Believe
"Choke is an important, fascinating book. Everyone who is looking
for optimal performance would benefit from reading it and
implementing its principles." --Daniel G. Amen, MD, Author of
Change Your Brain, Change Your Body
"Do you want to hit better shots on the golf course? Score higher
on the SAT? Get less nervous before speaking in public? In this
marvelous book, Sian Beilock will tell you how, as she reveals the
mental secrets to performing under pressure."
--Jonah Lehrer, author of How We Decide and Proust Was a
Neuroscientist
"If you aspire to be cool under maximum pressure (and who
doesn't?), Beilock offers smart tips such as practicing under
pressure and 'pausing the choke' by walking away from the problem
for a few minutes in order to think clearly."
--Time Magazine
"Readable explanations for why we choke and valuable suggestions
for what we can do to get through a make-or-break moment with a
better chance of success."
--Wall Street Journal
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