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This Is Your Brain on Sports

Biography & History

This Is Your Brain on Sports

Biography & History

This Is Your Brain on Sports

L. Jon Wertheim and Sam Sommers

Sports can provide a glimpse into different facets of the human mind. From our fondness for underdogs to the significance of getting back up and brushing ourselves off following a loss, the actions of professional athletes and passionate supporters offer valuable insights into our everyday existence.

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Worum geht es?

This book, titled This Is Your Brain on Sports (2016), takes readers on an intriguing exploration of the human brain and delves into the effects of sports on it. Beyond being simple recreational activities, sports offer valuable insights into our mentality and the factors that drive us, a truth that resonates with both athletes and enthusiasts.

Buchzusammenfassung

L. Jon Wertheim is a senior writer and executive editor at Sports Illustrated, as well as a contributor to CNN, NPR and the Tennis Channel. He has written several best sellers on a variety of sports, including Strokes of Genius and Running the Table.

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Sports provide valuable insights into our admiration for underdogs and the dynamics of group psychology.

Individuals in positions of authority often possess appeal, while we tend to hold in high regard objects that require significant dedication.

Top players frequently prove to be ineffective mentors.

Sudden urges may lead us to behave strangely.

Always think carefully before acting, as acting without purpose is never beneficial.

Engaging in sports exposes us to the incredible power we possess in conquering challenges.

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