Superhuman: Life at the Extremes of Mental and Physical Ability
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Rowan Hooper
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Explore peak human potential through exceptional stories.
"Superhuman" is captivating if you're intrigued by the limits and possibilities within us all. As you read, you'll encounter intimate conversations with individuals at the pinnacle of different fields, reflecting a plethora of extraordinary abilities and life experiences. It's not just inspiring; it's a scientific probe into what makes these high achievers tick—perfect for anyone looking to be motivated by the breadth of human capability.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Superhuman: Life at the Extremes of Mental and Physical Ability
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Rowan Hooper
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ISBN: 9781408709467
Authors:
Rowan Hooper
Publisher: Little, Brown
Date of Publication: 2018-05-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Medical,
Health,
Psychology,
Personal Development,
Psychology,
Self Help,
Personal Development,
Health
Goodreads rating: 3.6
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Superhuman is a fascinating, eye-opening and inspiring celebration of the best that the current human species has to offer. This is a book about what it feels like to be exceptional - and what it takes to get there. Why can some people achieve greatness when others can't, no matter how hard they try? What are the secrets of long life and happiness? Just how much potential does our species have? In this inspirational book, New Scientist Managing Editor Rowan Hooper takes us on a tour of the peaks of human achievement. We sit down with some of the world's finest minds, from a Nobel-prize winning scientist to a double Booker-prize winning author; we meet people whose power of focus has been the difference between a world record and death; we learn from international opera stars; we go back in time with memory champions, and we explore the transcendent experience of ultrarunners. We meet people who have rebounded from near-death, those who have demonstrated exceptional bravery, and those who have found happiness in the most unexpected ways. Drawing on interviews with a wide range of superhumans as well as those who study them, Hooper assesses the science of peak potential, reviewing the role of genetics alongside the famed 10,000 hours of practice. For anyone who ever felt that they might be able to do something extraordinary in life, for those who simply want to succeed, and for anyone interested in
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Explore peak human potential through exceptional stories.
"Superhuman" is captivating if you're intrigued by the limits and possibilities within us all. As you read, you'll encounter intimate conversations with individuals at the pinnacle of different fields, reflecting a plethora of extraordinary abilities and life experiences. It's not just inspiring; it's a scientific probe into what makes these high achievers tick—perfect for anyone looking to be motivated by the breadth of human capability.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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