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This unique book shows how traits and emotional patterns, often seen as barriers, can be transformed into powerful assets for success. Through fascinating case studies and science-backed strategies, readers learn to regulate emotions, build emotional resilience, sharpen focus, and achieve personal and professional excellence. Each chapter delivers practical tools for strengthening emotional regulation, addressing negative thinking, and improving adaptability. Core theories including Maslow s hierarchy of needs, Csikszentmihalyi s flow, and Hanin s individual zone of optimal functioning are brought to life through real-world examples, making complex ideas accessible and actionable. Promoting a neurodiversity-affirming approach, the book invites readers to move beyond deficit thinking and unlock the full potential of individual strengths. Structured reflection, measurable progress tracking, and tailored environment design are essential to long-term performance and wellbeing. Whether you are an athlete, entrepreneur, healthcare professional, academic, or leader, this book challenges you to redefine success. Excellence is not about perfection or
List of contents
Chapter 1: Embracing Emotional Regulation in Peak Performance.- Chapter 2: The Two Faces of Performance Anxiety.- Chapter 3: Self-Regulation Strategies for Repetitive Thoughts.- Chapter 4: A Strengths-Based Approach to Attentional Regulation.- Chapter 5: Sensory Sensitivity and Strengths in Autism.- Chapter 6: Skills to Manage Traits of Vulnerable Narcissists.- Chapter 7: Integrating Peak Performance and Wellbeing.
About the author
Peter Hassmén is Professor of Psychology in the School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Australia. He has taught widely across Sport and Exercise Psychology and published extensively using both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Richard Keegan is Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Science in the Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Australia. He also works as a Sport Psychologist, balancing his applied work with research, as well as teaching Sport and Exercise Psychology both at the under- and postgraduate level.
David Piggott is Principal Lecturer in Sports Coaching in the School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University, UK. He has taught and published widely in Sports Coaching, Sport Psychology and Sociology and has a keen interest in the Philosophy of Science and Sociology of Knowledge.
