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Winners
Alastair Campbell
3.9 (1349 Reviews)
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Overview of Winners

In "Winners," Tony Blair's strategist Alastair Campbell decodes success across politics, sports, and business. This Sunday Times No.1 bestseller reveals how Richard Branson and Anna Wintour share one surprising trait - the same "Holy Trinity" mindset that transforms ordinary strivers into extraordinary achievers.

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What Separates the Exceptional from the Merely Good

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Have you ever wondered why some people consistently win while others perpetually fall short? It's not luck, and it's rarely about being the most talented person in the room. Success follows patterns, and those who crack the code-from political strategists to Olympic athletes to business titans-share remarkably similar blueprints. The difference between champions and everyone else isn't found in their bank accounts or natural gifts. It's what happens in the space between their ears, and how they translate mental clarity into relentless action.

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The Foundation: Strategy, Leadership, and the Power of Teams

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The Mental Game: Where Champions Are Really Made

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Visualization: The Secret Weapon of High Achievers

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Bold Moves and Continuous Innovation

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Resilience: The Art of Bouncing Back Stronger

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