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Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice

Paperback • 2011 • English

Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice

2 Ratings • 4.5 of 5

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About the book

Everyone knows that David Beckham crosses the ball better than anyone, and that Tiger Woods never "chokes". But what are the hidden factors which allow the most successful sports stars to rise above their competitors -- and are they shared by virtuosos in other fields? What are the real secrets of sporting success, and what lessons do they offer about life in general? Matthew Syed explains why Tiger Woods doesn't "choke", why the best figure skaters are those that have fallen over the most and w...Show more

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ISBN

9780007350544

Publisher

Harper Collins UK

Published year

2011

Language

English

Original title

Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice

Format

Paperback

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