“A book that gives you home field advantage in life's big contests.”
—Barnes & Noble (Best Books of the Month)
Top Dog is an astonishing blend of science and storytelling to reveal what’s really in the heart of a champion. It’s about the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. It’s about building character and perseverance. Top Dog is about learning how to compete and how to thrive under pressure. It’s about helping you succeed, no matter what the environment you find yourself in.
In Top Dog, you will learn how to master the hidden factors that drive performance so that you can do your best.
An instant New York Times bestseller—acclaimed as one of the Best Books of the Year—Top Dog has transformed the world of elite performance, with Olympians, professional athletes, military leaders, and business tycoons saying that Top Dog forever transformed their thinking about what it takes to succeed—and then it taught them how to do it.
“illuminating and entertaining . . . surprising insights . . . .” Kirkus Reviews
“You gotta get it. . . . A fascinating topic that we all deal with on a daily basis.” Fox and Friends
“the cutting edge science behind life's triumphs and failures . . . insight from politics, finance, science, sports and economics to tip the odds in your favor.” NPR.com
“remarkable . . . will help you rise to the occasion. . . .fascinating . . . . wildly counterintuitive. . . .” San Francisco Chronicle (Lit. Pick)
“A terrifically useful book about the science of competition (which you should read right now).” Daniel Coyle, author of The Talent Code
“intriguing . . . . the authors persuasively argue that technical skill is only one part—in many cases, the least important part—of what it takes to come out on top.” Booklist
“a great read for those paralyzed by the fear of failure as well as those who hunger for success.” Huffington Post
“Accessible for fans of pop science, yet substantial enough to have practical applications . . . will have folks rethinking the impulse to win at work and play.” Publishers Weekly
“Fiction may lay claim to imagination, but works such as Top Dog are what push the envelope of our reality. . . . stunning . . . .” The Coffin Factory
“surprising . . . . an easy, highly satisfying read. Grade: A” AV Club
“illuminating, entertaining … Engaging and instructive, every reader will find something in here to be surprised by or learn from.” Powell’s Books (Staff Pick)
“I tell my staff, I tell my friends – you must read Top Dog. I was a good poker player before I read it. Now, I'm even better.” Phil Gordon, World Poker Tour Champion, author
“fascinating . . . .What makes a winner or a loser? How can we become better competitors? When are teams a poor strategy? Read this and find out.” GeekDad (Best Book of the Year)
“should be mandatory reading for every serious athlete, coach, and managers - both on and off the field. Amazing science, terrific storytelling, and insight to burn.” Pat Williams, Co-Founder/SVP, Orlando Magic and Basketball Hall of Famer