The coauthors of the bestselling Peak Performance dive into the science behind passion, revealing the ways in which passion is a double-edged sword and offering a plan for following your passion without ruining your life.
BRAD STULBERG researches, writes, speaks, and coaches on health and
human performance.His coaching practice includes working with
athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives on their mental skills and
overall wellbeing.He is a columnist atOutside Magazineand has
written forThe New York Times, New York Magazine, Sports
Illustrated, Wired, ForbesandThe Los Angeles Times. Previously,
Stulberg worked as a consultant for McKinsey and Company, where he
counseled some of the world's top executives on a broad range of
issues. An avid athlete and outdoor enthusiast, Stulberg lives in
Northern California with his wife, son, and two cats. Follow him on
Twitter @Bstulberg.
STEVE MAGNESSis a coach to some of the top distance runners in the
world, having coached numerous athletes to Olympic trials, world
championship teams, and the Olympics. Known widely for his
integration of science and practice, Steve has been on the
forefront of innovation in sport. He has been a featured expert in
Runner's World, the New York Times, the New Yorker, BBC, the Wall
Street Journal, and ESPN The Magazine. His first book, The Science
of Running, was published in 2014. He lives in Houston, Texas.
Follow him on Twitter @SteveMagness.
"Clear, concise, and captivating. From the onset, one is
quickly drawn in through their honest and open
comments supplemented by engaging stories, provocative
examples, and supportive research. The book is a page turner,
nudging one on to the next chapter and then the
next." —New York Journal of Books
"A valuable volume about finding and embracing passion,
avoiding burnout, and carefully navigating an unbalanced
life." —Publisher's Weekly
"Passion. The topic is sparking conversations at work, at school,
and at home. Should we throw everything to the winds and follow our
passion? Or should we strive for balance and let our passions cool?
In THE PASSION PARADOX, Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness offer the
surprising, nuanced, and research-backed answer. This super-smart,
must-read book will teach you how to find and fuel your passion
without burning up or burning out." —Daniel H. Pink, New
York Times bestselling author
of When and Drive
“Passion is a roller coaster ride that can send us on a sudden,
precipitating plunge from the heights of happiness to the depths of
despair. This thoughtful, immediately readable book shows how
to manage passion so it brings out the best in us rather than the
worst in us.“ —Adam Grant, New York
Times bestselling author of Give and
Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl
Sandberg
“I feel like this book was written for me. I had to resist
underlining every sentence in the book.” —Shalane Flanagan,
New York City Marathon Champion, Four-Time Olympian, and New
York Times bestselling author
"The Passion Paradox brings together multiple angles to peer over
the edge at something difficult to grasp but incredibly important
to people." —David Epstein. New York Times bestselling author of
The Sports Gene and Range
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