Win the Inside Game

This book really helpfuly frames where to point your energy and attention to improve performance. The frameworks are clear, mindsets scientifically backed, and ilustrated with helpful stories. I also loved his previous book Do Hard Things, it was a helpful way to detangle strength and power from the more toxic elements of masculinity.

Great read, both those already familiar with Steve’s work and those who are new to it. It mixes deep dives into the science behind the psychology of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity while mixing in Steve’s story and others to help reinforce the point.

The book contains great antidotal and research based science on how to break out of our, or at least my, abilitie to self sabotage, and focus on my pursuits less encumbered by fear of failure. Great, useful read.

Early into the book but thoroughly enjoying it so far. This might be Steve's best one yet! Looking forward to getting a few free days over the weekend, some good coffee, and really getting stuck in to the subject matter

Win the Inside Game by Steve Magness landed in my hands right as I was preparing for a major life transition. While I still felt the discomfort of change, this book helped me keep taking the next step. It grounded me in my values, reminded me of who I am and what I’m pursuing, and gave me tools to move forward with clarity instead of fear. His insights helped me regulate my nervous system and stay steady through uncertainty. It’s a book I’ll return to when I need to recenter and remember what real resilience looks like.

A timely book that helps the reader to navigate a world that seems more and more influenced by the attention economy within our "smart" devices. Magness's ability to write in a style that the everyday person can comprehend while still appealing to the literary preferences of someone with a scientific background is impressive and captivating. Well worth the read and the investment in yourself.

Magness does a great job of weaving together science and research findings with practical applications and experiences from his past. As high school coach I found myself regularly stopping to note down things that would be great to share with my kids, incorporate into our team practices, or adjust the way I support and communicate with the kids (and parents) on our team. I found this book really helpful as a coach, but the practical applications here are super valuable for any coach, athlete, parent, teacher, or really anyone looking to live in a healthier, more purposeful way in our current societal context.

Excellent read! The author, Steve Magness, works in his personal experiences and those of others to bring documented research to life. Page after page were filled with thought provoking insights in managing the hurdles life brings and striving for the day to day life you want. He convinces the reader you can make your life want it to be. Powerful and practical!

A much needed corrective to the mass of Insta bro gibberish masquerading as evidence in the field of high performance...

Steve knocked it out of the park with this one. I just finished it and enjoyed it the whole way through! You get the best of both worlds in this one — a bit more personal than his previous books as he gets into the intricacies of whistleblowing but still the same evidence-based exploration into a timeless and important subject. Couldn’t recommend it enough, I will be gifting this one to friends and family ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Brilliant read and brilliant tool for managing life. There are ideas and nuggets of wisdom on every page. You can read it once just the get new perspectives, or use it to guide you in developing yourself, or supporting others either in sport or in life. We don't teach how to achieve sustainable and satisfying development on the road towards mastery - but this book does

O livro tem uma ênfase muito grande no esporte, mas pode ser aplicado em muitos outros campos da vida. Ele está dividido em quatro partes, com exemplos reais do autor, de outros esportistas de alto nível e oferece guias práticos para o leitor. A primeira parte fala sobre ter clareza quem você é, estimulando uma alternância entre exploração/descoberta e foco em pontos específicos. Além disso, é importante aceitar a complexidade de cada indivíduo nos mais diversos campos. A segunda parte aborda a clareza sobre os seus atos e suas buscas. Essa seção é bem interessante, pois fala sobre como lidar com derrotas e quando se importar profundamente e quando deixar para lá algo que parecia importante. A terceira parte trata sobre a clareza de pertencimento e como o ambiente e grupos nos influenciam, tanto para o bem quanto para o mal. Especificamente na parte de grupos, é demonstrado sobre como ter clareza sobre a sua identidade e a do seu grupo, que nem sempre são a mesma. Quando se deseja pertencer a algum grupo, é fácil confundir esses aspectos e se perder. A quarta e última parte fala sobre sair de momentos de bloqueio. Nessa seção é mostrado como se realinhar com a realidade e como sair de um modo de sobrevivência/defesa para um modo de conquista, que tenha um profundo significado pessoal. Um breve resumo sobre o autor: Steve Magness foi um excelente corredor e quase chegou às Olimpíadas pelos EUA. Posteriormente se tornou técnico do time de atletismo da Nike, o que parecia ser o emprego dos sonhos. Depois de algum tempo, percebeu práticas ilegais no time e foi um dos denunciantes de um grande esquema de práticas antidesportivas, que culminou em uma reformulação da Nike e na demissão de parte de seu corpo técnico, incluindo Alberto Salazar, que atualmente está permanentemente inelegível para qualquer atividade realizada pelo Comitê Olímpico e Paralímpico dos EUA. Sem dúvidas, um dos melhores livros que li em 2025.

Magness‘ Buch ist wie immer ein hervorragend recherchiertes, leicht zu verstehendes Werk mit überragenden Mehrwert