Boost! by Michael Bar-Eli Summary
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Discover how elite athletes' mental strategies transform workplace performance in "Boost!" by renowned sports psychologist Michael Bar-Eli. His groundbreaking "Wingate five-step approach" has revolutionized decision-making across business, military, and sports. What psychological edge are you missing that champions already know?
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The Power of Goal Setting
As a sports psychologist with over 35 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working with elite athletes and teams across various disciplines. One of the most powerful lessons I've learned is the transformative impact of effective goal setting. Let me take you back to my time in the Israeli military, where I experienced this firsthand. During basic training, we were required to complete a 3,000-meter run in under 12 minutes. Initially, I found myself consistently lagging behind, always finishing at the back of the pack. It wasn't until my commanding officer threatened me with extra night-watch duty that I realized I needed to change my approach. I set myself a clear goal: to keep pace with the front-runners who were consistently beating the 12-minute mark. This shift in mindset made all the difference. When the official race came, I not only finished under 12 minutes but also surprised myself with my improved performance. This experience taught me a valuable lesson that I've since applied in my work with athletes and business leaders alike. Setting specific, challenging goals can dramatically enhance performance. It's not just about having a vague desire to "do better" – it's about defining clear, measurable objectives that push us beyond our perceived limits.
The Psychology of Peak Performance
Translating Sports Psychology to the Business World
Building Resilience and Managing Stress
The Role of Teamwork and Leadership
Embracing Continuous Improvement
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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