Epic Book Review! - "Peak Performance" by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness

You can get your copy of this book here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JN54R2?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=B072JN54R2&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3M1UJOXVPX19P&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin Also, here are past books George Couros has reviewed in the Epic Book Review: https://www.amazon.com/shop/gcouros/list/3M1UJOXVPX19P?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d Welcome to George Couros’ Epic Book Review! This episode is reviewing Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness. "Peak Performance" is a book written by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness that explores the science of high performance and the mental and physical practices of elite athletes, artists, and business leaders. The book delves into the concept of "flow state" and how it can be harnessed to improve performance in various areas of life. It also explores the importance of deliberate practice, rest, and recovery, and the impact of stress and mindset on performance. The book provides practical tips and strategies for achieving and maintaining peak performance, as well as sharing personal stories and insights from high performers in various fields. In this episode of Epic Book Review, Couros reflects on his reading, the takeaways he gained from Peak Performance, and how the lessons Couros is taking away from this book relate to his personal life and professional travels. Have a book that you would recommend or do you have some strategies for implementing rest into your everyday routine? Be sure to add your thoughts in the comments below! Quotes & Thoughts: “Stress + rest = growth. It’s a simple yet profound guide to structuring your days, weeks, and years.” -Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness If stress plus rest equals growth, what does stress plus stress equal? Burnout. I found that I was pushing and pushing myself and I was actually stagnating, if not going backwards in my growth. “An individualized routine goes beyond just priming us to work. It also alters our biology, changing our hormonal profile in a manner that increases strength, energy, confidence, creativity, attention, and memory.” -Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness What has helped me most to be successful? Routine. Why do I have Starbucks on the road? “Purpose fosters motivation; motivation lets us endure a greater perception of effort, and enduring a greater perception of effort often results in better performance.” -Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness “The single greatest skill in any endeavor is doing the work. Not doing the work that is easy for you. Not doing the work that makes you look good. Not doing the work when you feel inspired. Just doing the work.” -Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness It takes years and years of hard work to become an overnight success. Links: Peak Performance on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Performance-Elevate-Burnout-Science/dp/162336793X Chat GPT - https://chat.openai.com/chat __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/