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Title: Clutch
Subtitle: Why Some People Excel Under Pressure and Others Don't
Author: Paul Sullivan
Narrator: Don Hagen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-02-10
Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 60 votes
Genres: Business, Career Skills
Publisher's Summary:
Sooner or later, everyone encounters a situation in which the stakes are high and the outcome is vital. And even top performers can crumble when faced with such extreme pressure. Consider the CEO who panics in a desperate attempt to shore up his companys earnings, the veteran politician who grows overconfident and loses to the upstart candidate, the quarterback who carries his team to the Super Bowl but falls apart in the final quarter. All of them choked.
But then there are the performers who thrive under such conditions: the ER doctor racing the clock to save someones life, the lieutenant who leads his platoon to victory after an ambush, the young attorney who refuses to be intimidated in court and wins the crucial case. These people are clutch, and their ability to overcome extreme pressure consistently and beat the toughest odds fascinates us.
How do they do it? According to Paul Sullivan, clutch performance does not stem from an innate ability. Its a learned skillthe art of operating in high-stress situations as if they were everyday conditions. Even some of the most experienced and talented performers lack this skillbut Sullivan shows that anyone can develop it.
Drawing on new research and interviews with stars across a range of fields, Sullivan uncovers the shared traits that define clutch performers and explains how anyone can apply their strategies. He builds his case through many inspiring true stories, including those of:
Full of powerful advice and real-world examples, Clutch will show you how to overcome extreme pressure and achieve greatness.
Critic Reviews:
"Perceptive and original, Sullivan's account holds sound advice for everyone - athletes, politicians, and business people - looking to amplify their performance under any circumstances." (Publishers Weekly)
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