Book description
National Bestseller"In Do Hard Things, Steve Magness beautifully and persuasively reimagines our understanding of toughness. This is a must-read for parents and coaches and anyone else looking to prepare for life's biggest challenges." -- Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers and Talking to Strangers and host of the Revisionist History podcastFrom beloved performance expert, executive coach, and coauthor of Peak Performance Steve Magness comes a radical rethinking of how we perceive toughness and what it means to achieve our high ambitions in the face of hard things.Toughness has long been held as the key to overcoming a challenge and achieving greatness, whether it is on the sports field, at a boardroom, or at the dining room table. Yet, the prevailing model has promoted a mentality based on fear, false bravado, and hiding any sign of weakness. In other words, the old model of toughness has failed us.Steve Magness, a performance scientist who coaches Olympic athletes, rebuilds our broken model of resilience with one grounded in the latest science and psychology. In Do Hard Things, Magness teaches us how we can work with our body - how experiencing discomfort, leaning in, paying attention, and creating space to take thoughtful action can be the true indications of cultivating inner strength. He offers four core pillars to cultivate such resilience: Pillar 1- Ditch the FaΓ§ade, Embrace RealityPillar 2- Listen to Your BodyPillar 3- Respond, Instead of React Pillar 4- Transcend Discomfort Smart and wise all at once, Magness flips the script on what it means to be resilient. Drawing from mindfulness, military case studies, sports psychology, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, he provides a roadmap for navigating life's challenges and achieving high performance that makes us happier, more successful, and, ultimately, better people.
Spicy Thunder
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Hightower
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Blink
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RiddleRanger
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InsightfulInk
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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Nice Gnome
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AlertXis
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ManBreaker
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California Goddess
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Boo
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it!
Scare Stone
This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. Audiobooks made delightful β this app's usability is a breath of fresh air. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. Unlimited audiobook length? Count me in! I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
WanderWord
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion.
Sneaky Lady
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Microwave
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Bugger
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Mule Lock
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. Audiobook enjoyment redefined β this app's design focuses on the essentials. CarPlay compatibility takes my driving experience to a whole new level. Audiobooks on the road have never been better.
Venious
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort.
VisionVoyager
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now! The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. Itβs so easy to navigate. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Bambi Benz
Effortlessly exploring new worlds β this app's design is user-centric and efficient. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience