The Success Code
About this book
Every one of us has the capability to succeed. But what does it mean to be successful? What does success look like for you? And how is it achievable?
The Success Code is a practical guide that gives you the tools you need to identify your ambitions, prioritise your wellbeing, revolutionise your learning, and prepare for success.
Including the latest coaching, neuroscience and cognitive psychology on learning and success, from executive success coach and social scientist Amanda DeWinter, The Success Code empowers readers from every walk of life to set their own goals, invest time into shaping their future, and make their own success a priority. This is a game-changing book for anyone who wants to learn new skills and improve their performance.
Whether your dream is to land a new job, pass exams, head to university, or excel while heading in a new direction, this book will provide help you discover the code to your own success.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Index
- Abrahams, Ena 104
- adrenaline 159, 162, 166, 167, 227
- aerobic exercise 183, 184
- Amazon 46, 106
- ambition, finding 17–89
- aim high, dream big 35–54
- define success 19–34
- reboot your mindset 72–89
- set ambitious goals 55–71
- sparking the right type 35–7
- Aniston, Jennifer 242
- Apple 25
- backup plans 67–8
- basal ganglia 220, 222, 227
- Baumeister, Roy 212–13
- Beard, Mimi 32–3
- Beatles 25, 178
- Beckham, David 25
- Bezos, Jeff 46, 106
- Bill and Melinda Gates 26
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 105
- bite-size chunks 141
- bone-strengthening exercise 184–5
- boredom 165
- brain
- actively goal-seeking 156
- development through learning 24–5, 97–100
- and exercise 182–3
- and habit formation 219–20
- ‘hot’ and ‘cool’ systems 210–11, 215–16
- and hydration 187
- and multitasking 226, 227
- and nutrition 185
- and sleep 175–7
- and social connections 191
- see also cognition
- brain dump
- with colour coding 132–3
- retrieval practice 132–3
- SWOT analysis 29, 30
- brain imagery 24, 98, 176, 183, 209, 227
- brainstorming 20
- creating a bold vision 45
- goals 59
- learning options 120
- SWOT analysis 29
- and visualisation 44
- Branson, Richard 105, 242
- breaks, taking 234
- Brin, Sergey 106
- Brooks, David 208...
Table of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Note to Readers
- Contents
- Introduction
- Step One: Find Your Ambition
- Step Two: Supercharge Your Learning
- Step Three: Prioritise Your Wellbeing
- Step Four: Strengthen Your Resolve
- Endnotes
- Bibliography
- Acknowledgements
- Index
- About the Publisher