Published by Pearson (January 6, 2015) © 2015

Chantal Burns
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    ISBN-13: 9781292065762

    Instant Motivation ,1st edition

    Language: British English

    'This will change how you see everything'

    Linda Swidenbank; Publishing Director, Time Inc (UK)

     

    'Reveals the vital difference between how we really think and how we think we think'

    Rory Sutherland; Vice Chairman, Ogilvy & Mather

     

     This book will change how you think about what drives you to succeed. Groundbreaking new research  reveals how your state of mind holds the key to your motivation, success and happiness. 

     

    Compelling evidence combined with inspiring stories and insights will unlock a powerful new mindset that will instantly boost your performance and open your eyes to what it really takes to excel.

     

    'If you want to power-up your performance, read this book'

    Shaa Wasmund, author of Stop Talking, Start Doing

     

    'Genuinely transformational'

    Josh Krichefski, COO MediaCom

     

    'Compelling'

    David Pugh-Jones, Global Creative Director, Microsoft

     

    'Life-changing!'

    Sophie Hearsey, Editor, that's life!

     

    'Highly recommended!'

    Karl Marsden, Managing Director, Shortlist Media Ltd

     

    'Deceptively powerful'

    Stuart Taylor, CEO Kinetic Worldwide

     

     

    Foreword

    The Big Picture: Why read this book

    PART ONE: The inner source of performance

    1 The Motivation Myth: Why performance is misunderstood

    2 How Thought and Motivation Works: Why traditional thinking is outdated

    3 The Logic of Emotion: Why control is not the answer

    4 The Truth about Stress and Pressure: Thrive under any circumstances

    PART TWO: Uncovering the truth about what it takes to excel at work

    5 The Performance Placebo: Mind over matter

    6 Focus and Flow: Stay in the zone and get more time back

    7 Escape the Achievement Trap: Cut the ties and fly

    8 Unconditional Confidence: You’re always ready

    9 Beyond Identity: Step into your true nature

    10 Make Not Break Relationships: Work well with anyone

    11 Decisions Made Easy: Navigate by wisdom

    12 Keep Bouncing Back: Be a better surfer

     

    Summary of Terms Used

    Distinctions Used Throughout the Book

    Notes and References

    About the Author

    Acknowledgements

    ThoughtWorks

    Index