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The Winner Effect

How Power Affects Your Brain

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The Winner Effect

Written by: Ian Robertson
Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
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What makes a winner? Why do some people succeed both in life and in business, and others fail? Why do a few individuals end up supremely powerful, while many remain powerless?

The “winner effect” is a term used in biology to describe how an animal that has won a few fights against weak opponents is much more likely to win later bouts against stronger contenders. As Ian Robertson reveals, it applies to humans, too. Success changes the chemistry of the brain, making you more focused, smarter, more confident, and more aggressive. The effect is as strong as any drug. And the more you win, the more you will go on to win. But the downside is that winning can become physically addictive.

By understanding what the mental and physical changes are that take place in the brain of a “winner”, how they happen, and why they affect some people more than others, Robertson answers the question of why some people attain and then handle success better than others. He explains what makes a winner - or a loser - and how we can use the answers to these questions to understand better the behavior of our business colleagues, family, friends, and ourselves.

©2012 Ian Robertson (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Biological Sciences Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Self-Help Success
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I was hoping to improve myself and develop a winning habit, but this book sort of goes into analysis of winners which gives you some inputs but not much. There's no steps, habits or suggestions to be a winner. Overall a decent read. The author's political leanings is easily felt throughout the book.

analysis of winners and no suggestions to be one

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Bad narration, very difficult follow. he is going very fast, tried reducing the speed but then it was lagging.

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