Thrive: A practical guide to harness your resilience and realize your potential

(Hardback, New edition)

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Richard Sutton has helped some of the world's top sports stars and business leaders achieve their full potential, and now he is making the tools they use to thrive available to everyone. We live in a world that demands perfection. Should we fail to live up to societal expectations, we experience a sense of failure, and fears and anxiety about a tenuous future. Added to this is the struggle with financial pressures and widening gaps in inequality, chronic stress and mental health challenges. Yet, in truth, it doesn't matter where we come from and what our historic circumstances and achievements might be. We are all capable of extraordinary lives and should not be bound by limitations, whether self-imposed or from external sources. Resilience can help you to unlock your fullest potential; it is a consummate skill that can be developed and grown throughout your life. This book reveals all the practical tools you need- Discover the 8 secrets of neuroscience that will unlock your increased resilienceTake a masterclass in behavioural science designed for Olympic athletes, by learning the 7 key skills that give you the mindset of a championTake the tests provided to understand your personal resilience scores and reveal where you can develop and growBe inspired by the stories of real people, including Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, Martina Navratilova and Sifan Hassan, who have used these same techniques to achieve success Thrive is a rich source of unique and practical skills and tools that are easy to apply in everyday life to help you develop and harness your resilience, and to realise your fullest potential.

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"Richards expertise in human health and performance is unparalleled. He has helped me through some of the most critical moments in my career. This book is a must-read." - Kevin Anderson, Wimbledon finalist

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Richard Sutton is the founder and CEO of the leading global business health and performance consultancies, SuttonHealth and The Performance Code. As an expert in his field, Richard works with CEOs, leadership teams and companies around the world in driving effective stress management, resilience promotion and performance realization. With more than 20 years experience in the world of professional sport, Richard has worked with top-ranked tennis players, winning Olympic teams and countless athletes, making him an industry leader in advising on performance, resilience and adaptability. With a special interest in the genetics of human performance, potential and resilience, Richard is the co-developer of the DNA Resilience Panel, a genetic test covering 13 of the most influential genes that are key in the area of self-mastery and personal excellence. Richard has been a post-graduate lecturer in the areas of pain management, health and athlete development for almost two decades at leading South African and international universities. He is the author of the bestsellers Stressproof (2021) and The Stress Code (2022) and developer of The Stress Code app, a highly innovative wellness tool designed to analyse and quantify specific stresses and resilience competencies.