Brad Stulberg Books
Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness are both experts on human performance.
Stulberg worked at McKinsey and Company and has coached some of the top business executives in the world.
Magness holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and has coached Olympic athletes.
Together, their writing has been featured in publications such as the BBC, the New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal and NPR.
Peak Performance
What's Peak Performance about?
Peak Performance (2017) employs success stories, case studies and various examples of athletes, artists and intellectuals to give you a crash course in performance. These blinks explain why performance became so integral to society in the first place and how you can be your best.
Who should read Peak Performance?
- Athletes who want to take their game to the next level
- Artists who want to become experts in their field
- Anyone interested in self-improvement or boosting their success
The Passion Paradox
What's The Passion Paradox about?
The Passion Paradox (2019) uncovers the biology behind passion and shows how you can harness it to help achieve your dreams. The thrill of following your passion has a more serious side, however, because it can completely consume your life. By following the authors’ advice, you can live a life full of passion while still avoiding pitfalls along the way.
Who should read The Passion Paradox?
- Young adults beginning to follow their dreams
- Passionate people who’ve hit a roadblock on their journey toward success
- Curious minds looking to understand the mechanisms behind passion
The Practice of Groundedness
What's The Practice of Groundedness about?
The Practice of Groundedness (2021) provides some counterbalance to all those self-help books that extol us to never stop optimizing ourselves, becoming more productive, and pushing ourselves toward more success. Drawing from both ancient wisdom and modern science, it identifies six principles of a more grounded way of living. It also tells the personal story of how the author came to understand these principles while struggling to overcome mental health issues.
Who should read The Practice of Groundedness?
- Highly-driven people feeling burnt out, scattered, or restless
- Professionals looking for a more sustainable approach to success
- Anyone who wants to be more grounded
Master of Change
What's Master of Change about?
Master of Change (2023) is a guide to coping with the inevitable – a life full of change and uncertainty. Drawing from age-old philosophical traditions and cutting-edge science, it shows how your attitude to change is the key to a life of resilience, fulfillment, and growth. By altering your mindset and embracing change, you can improve your life.
Who should read Master of Change?
- People experiencing changes in their personal or professional lives
- Stressed-out individuals who want to learn how to cope better
- Self-improvement seekers