Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thriving, and Free Yourself Up to Perform Hardcover – February 4, 2025

Great read, both those already familiar with Steve’s work and those who are new to it. It mixes deep dives into the science behind the psychology of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity while mixing in Steve’s story and others to help reinforce the point.

This book really helpfuly frames where to point your energy and attention to improve performance. The frameworks are clear, mindsets scientifically backed, and ilustrated with helpful stories. I also loved his previous book Do Hard Things, it was a helpful way to detangle strength and power from the more toxic elements of masculinity.

The book contains great antidotal and research based science on how to break out of our, or at least my, abilitie to self sabotage, and focus on my pursuits less encumbered by fear of failure. Great, useful read.

Early into the book but thoroughly enjoying it so far. This might be Steve's best one yet! Looking forward to getting a few free days over the weekend, some good coffee, and really getting stuck in to the subject matter

Win the Inside Game by Steve Magness landed in my hands right as I was preparing for a major life transition. While I still felt the discomfort of change, this book helped me keep taking the next step. It grounded me in my values, reminded me of who I am and what I’m pursuing, and gave me tools to move forward with clarity instead of fear.His insights helped me regulate my nervous system and stay steady through uncertainty. It’s a book I’ll return to when I need to recenter and remember what real resilience looks like.

A timely book that helps the reader to navigate a world that seems more and more influenced by the attention economy within our "smart" devices. Magness's ability to write in a style that the everyday person can comprehend while still appealing to the literary preferences of someone with a scientific background is impressive and captivating. Well worth the read and the investment in yourself.

Magness does a great job of weaving together science and research findings with practical applications and experiences from his past. As high school coach I found myself regularly stopping to note down things that would be great to share with my kids, incorporate into our team practices, or adjust the way I support and communicate with the kids (and parents) on our team. I found this book really helpful as a coach, but the practical applications here are super valuable for any coach, athlete, parent, teacher, or really anyone looking to live in a healthier, more purposeful way in our current societal context.

Excellent read! The author, Steve Magness, works in his personal experiences and those of others to bring documented research to life. Page after page were filled with thought provoking insights in managing the hurdles life brings and striving for the day to day life you want. He convinces the reader you can make your life want it to be. Powerful and practical!