Clutch : Excel Under Pressure

Clutch : Excel Under Pressure
ISBN: 9781591844297
Publication Date: 31 January 2012

'Anyone who feels that they tend to lose their confidence when the stakes are high can glean something from this analysis.'
- The Associated Press
Sooner or later everyone encounters a situation in which the stakes are high and the outcome is vital. And even top performers can crumble when faced with such extreme pressure. But then there are the performers who thrive under such conditions: the ER doctor racing the clock to save someone's life; the lieutenant who leads his platoon to victory after an ambush; the young attorney who refuses to be intimidated in court and winds the crucial case.

These people are clutch, and their ability to overcome extreme pressure consistently and beat the toughest odds fascinates us. How do they do it?

According to Paul Sullivan, clutch performance does not stem from an innate ability. It's a learned skill-the art of operating in high- stress situations as if they were everyday conditions. Drawing on new research and interviews with stars across a range of fields, Sullivan uncovers the shared traits that define clutch performers and explains how anyone can apply their strategies.

'This is a great concept for a book for anybody who is interested in sports, coaching or business performance.' - Sal Paolantonio, ESPN Radio

'[Sullivan] shows that some people have figured out how to perform under conditions of extreme stress-so-called 'clutch performers'-as if they were everyday situations.' - Financial Times
'A fascinating idea.' - Chris Myers, Fox Sports Radio

'Brilliant.' - Business Insider

'clutch is an engaging and insightful read that will help you overcome even the toughest challenges.' - :Lou Holtz, Hall of Fame football coach