Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-210) and index
Part 1. Understanding the winner's brain. A quick brain tour ; The amazing history of modern neuroscience: the search for a winning formula ; BrainPower tools: five essential elements of success -- Developing your winner's brain. Self-awareness: Thinking about yourself to become a winner ; Motivation: Cultivating the drive to win ; Focus: locking on to what's important ; Emotional balance: Making emotions work in your favor ; Memory: "Remembering" to have a winner's brain ; Resilience: Bouncing back into success ; Adaptability: Reshaping your brain to achieve ; Brain care: Maintaining, protecting, and enhancing your winner's brain