Books by Matthew Syed

Black Box Thinking is a compelling work of non-fiction by Matthew Syed. Published in 2016 by John Murray Press, the book delves into the genre of self-help and personal development. Syed masterfully illustrates the importance of failure and how our responses to it shape our success. The book encourages readers to view failure not as a negative, but as a unique opportunity for growth and learning. Its thought-provoking narrative is sure to captivate readers, leaving them with a new perspective on the role of failure in their personal and professional lives. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the true path to success and the role of failure in that journey. Published by John Murray Press, this book is a testament to Syed's insightful writing style and profound understanding of human psychology.

An inspiring book about creative problem-solving from the No. 1 bestselling author of BOUNCE, BLACK BOX THINKING and YOU ARE AWESOME.

Discover the power of diverse thinking in this exciting new book from the bestselling, award-winning author of You Are Awesome, Matthew Syed.

This positive and empowering guide, by bestselling mindset author Matthew Syed, will help boys and girls build resilience, fulfil their potential and become successful, happy, awesome adults.

From the author of You Are Awesome: Find Your Confidence and Dare to be Brilliant at (Almost) AnythingEssential reading for an astounding summer of sport; If you've ever wondered what makes a champion, Bounce has the answer.This edition does not include illustrations.What are the real secrets of sporting success, and what lessons do they offer about life? Why doesn't Tiger Woods "e;choke"e;? Why are the best figure skaters those that have fallen over the most and why has one small street in Reading produced more top table tennis players than the rest of the country put together.Two-time Olympian and sports writer and broadcaster Matthew Syed draws on the latest in neuroscience and psychology to uncover the secrets of our top athletes and introduces us to an extraordinary cast of characters, including the East German athlete who became a man, and her husband - and the three Hungarian sisters who are all chess grandmasters. Bounce is crammed with fascinating stories and statistics.Looking at controversial questions such as whether talent is more important than practice, drugs in sport (and life) and whether black people really are faster runners, the mind-bending Bounce is a must-read for the hardened sports nut or brand new convert.

Help children find their confidence in Times Tables with this AWESOME curriculum-linked workbook that will encourage practise, build self esteem and a positive growth mindset.

Help children find their confidence in Maths with this AWESOME curriculum-linked workbook that will encourage practise, build self esteem and a positive growth mindset.

Dare to be yourself with this brilliant toolkit of goals, plans and challenges!

Find your way to awesome with this brilliant toolkit of goals, plans and challenges!

Why have all the sprinters who have run the 100 meters in under ten seconds been black?What's one thing Mozart, Venus Williams, and Michelangelo have in common?Is it good to praise a child's intelligence?Why are baseball players so superstitious? Few things in life are more satisfying than beating a rival. We love to win and hate to lose, whether it's on the playing field or at the ballot box, in the office or in the classroom. In this bold new look at human behavior, award-winning journalist and Olympian Matthew Syed explores the truth about our competitive nature?why we win, why we don't, and how we really play the game of life. Bounce reveals how competition?the most vivid, primal, and dramatic of human pursuits?provides vital insight into many of the most controversial issues of our time, from biology and economics, to psychology and culture, to genetics and race, to sports and politics. Backed by cutting-edge scientific research and case studies, Syed shatters long-held myths about meritocracy, talent, performance, and the mind. He explains why some people thrive under pressure and others choke, and weighs the value of innate ability against that of practice, hard work, and will. From sex to math, from the motivation of children to the culture of big business, Bounce shows how competition provides a master key with which to unlock the mysteries of the world.

In the vein of the international bestselling Freakonomics, award-winning journalist Matthew Syed reveals the hidden clues to successin sports, business, school, and just about anything else that youd want to be great at. Fans of Predictably Irrational and Malcolm Gladwells The Tipping Point will find many interesting and helpful insights in Bounce.

Matthew Syed, the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of Black Box Thinking, returns with a collection of award-winning writing on the science and psychology of sport.