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'I like listening to people who know things that I don't,' Gareth Southgate told me. 'That's how you learn.' <BR><BR>Former Olympian and best-selling author Matthew Syed is one of the advisors Gareth Southgate engaged from outside football in order to find new ways of working as a team. In Rebel Ideas, discover how Southgate 'the man with the plan' replaced 50 years of hurt with two major tournament semi-finals in three years.' <BR><BR>Matthew Syed's phenomenal book will change the way you think about success - for ever. <BR><BR>'Syed is a superb storyteller. I couldn't put the book down, and I learned so much. A stunning achievement' Tim Harford, author of The Undercover Economist<BR><BR>Rebel Ideas examines the power of 'cognitive diversity' - the ability to think differently about the world around us.<BR><BR>It explains how to harness our unique perspectives, pool our collective intelligence and tackle the greatest challenges of our age - from climate change to terrorism. It draws on a dazzling range of case studies, including the catastrophic failings of the CIA before 9/11, a fatal communication breakdown on top of Mount Everest and a moving tale of deradicalisation in America's Deep South.<BR><BR>Rebel Ideas will strengthen any team or organisation, but has dozens of individual applications, too: from the art of reinvention to the remarkable benefits of personalised nutrition. It shows us how to become more creative, how to collaborate in a world becoming more interconnected, and how to break free of echo chambers that surround us all.<BR><BR>'A gripping read, full of intelligence and perspective' James Dyson<BR><BR>'Will change the way you think about success and even about life' Judy Murray<BR><BR>'A master of the genre' The Times

CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER**THE PERFECT GIFT FOR LEAVING PRIMARY SCHOOL AND GETTING YOUR KIDS READY FOR THEIR NEXT STEP!"A very funny and inspiring read! Brilliantly practical with a wide variety of examples that make it relevant for both boys and girls (and adults)!" - online customer review"A truly inspiring book for the younger generation!" - online customer review"Genuinely funny and engaging. There are messages in this book for both adults and children. It's a must read." - online customer review"An awesome book about becoming awesome. How inspiring it is to know that there's a path to awesomeness and that anyone - absolutely anyone - can go down that path. This book shows you how." - Carol Dweck, Professor of Psychology, Stanford UniversityThis positive and empowering guide, by bestselling mindset author Matthew Syed, will help boys and girls build resilience, fulfil their potential and become successful, happy, awesome adults.I'm no good at sport ... I can't do maths ... I really struggle with exams ... Sound familiar?If you believe you can't do something, the chances are you won't try. But what if you really could get better at maths, or sport or exams? In fact, what if you could excel at anything you put your mind to?You Are Awesome can help you do just that, inspiring and empowering young readers to find the confidence to realise their potential. The first children's book from Times journalist, two-time Olympian and best-selling mindset author Matthew Syed, it uses examples of successful people from Mozart to Serena Williams to demonstrate that success really is earned rather than given, and that talent can be acquired. With hard work and determination, practice and self-belief, and, most importantly, a Growth Mindset, there's no reason why anyone can't achieve anything. Practical, insightful and positive, this is the book to help children build resilience, embrace their mistakes and grow into successful, happy adults.Also available: The You Are Awesome Journal. Whether setting out your goals, planning the best practice ever, keeping calm with breathing exercises or making paper aeroplanes to understand marginal gains, you'll love the brilliant activities in The You Are Awesome Journal - it's the perfect companion to You Are Awesome!

From the bestselling, award-winning author of You Are Awesome comes the much-anticipated follow-up, Dare to Be You. What would you dare to try if you stopped worrying about fitting in?If you're the kind of person who thinks: I don't like standing out from the crowd ... I wish I could be more like the cool kids ... There's no point trying to change things ... then this book is for you. Because guess what? There's no such thing as normal.Drawing examples from sport, science and even business, Dare to Be You empowers young readers to follow their own path, love what makes them different and question the world around them. With You Are Awesome's trademark mix of hilarious text, stylish illustration, personal insights and inspiring real-life examples, including Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, Matthew Syed introduces children to the power of diverse thinking.When you stop doubting yourself, embrace change and let your kindness loose, you become your own action hero. This groundbreaking, practical and positive book will help kids develop the inner confidence to grow into happy adults who know - and, more importantly, LIKE - themselves. Praise for You Are Awesome, children's book of the year 2019 and Sunday Times no. 1 bestseller:"A very funny and inspiring read! Brilliantly practical with a wide variety of examples that make it relevant for both boys and girls (and adults)!" - Online customer review "Genuinely funny and engaging ... It's a must read." - Online customer review

Help children to find their confidence in Times Tables with these AWESOME curriculum-linked workbooks that will encourage practise, build self esteem and a positive growth mindset. From the author of the children's number 1 bestseller You Are Awesome - and supported by education specialists - this workbook reinforces Matthew's positive message about finding the confidence to try, not being afraid of failure and the awesome power of practice. The curriculum-relevant exercises encourage children to employ a growth mindset when it comes to subjects they find difficult, and will help them succeed in Times Tables!<BR><BR>Suitable for ages 9 to 11.

The third children's book by bestselling mindset author and two-time Olympian, Matthew Syed will help readers to find their voice, flex their social superpowers, and speak up with kindness and confidence. <BR><BR>What if you could disagree with someone without it turning into the argument of the century? I'm here to tell you that it can be done. If you are the kind of person who...<BR><BR>-Avoids disagreements because you don't want to fall out<BR>-Gets too embarrassed to say that you've changed your mind<BR>-Feels so overwhelmed that you don't know what to think<BR><BR>...then this book is for you.<BR><BR>What do YOU think? will help young readers to discover what is influencing their ideas, from peer pressure to fake news. They'll learn how to form and change opinions, and how to debate their views with empathy. Readers will see how debates and disagreements can give you new ideas, stronger friendships, and help change the world for the better. I know you have loads of incredible thoughts and ideas and the world deserves to hear your voice. I want to know... what do you think?<BR><BR>Practical and positive, this is the book to help children build confidence in their own thoughts, so they can grow into awesome adults who can listen, be listened to, and can agree to disagree while still being friends.<BR><BR>From the author of You Are Awesome, children's book of the year 2019 and Sunday Times no. 1 bestseller:<BR><BR>"Genuinely funny and engaging. There are messages in this book for both adults and children. It's a must read." - online customer review<BR><BR>"A very funny and inspiring read! Brilliantly practical with a wide variety of examples that make it relevant for both boys and girls (and adults)!" - online customer review

A must-have for anyone looking for graduation gift books! The You Are Awesome Journal is a wonderful middle school graduation gift for him or her! It will remind the grad in your life to embrace their mistakes and continue to be awesome!An interactive, growth mindset journal for kids, The You Are Awesome Journal helps you overcome life's challenges, encourages you to think positively, reach for your goals, and be the best that you can be!Kids everywhere have been discovering that it's not as impossible as they might have imagined thanks to You Are Awesome by Times journalist, two-time Olympian, and bestselling author Matthew Syed. Now Syed has created an interactive journal full of life hacks, insightful challenges and fun activities to give kids the confidence to come up with their own plan of action to find their way to awesome!Practical, insightful, and positive, this journal for boys helps you build resilience, embrace your mistakes, and grow into a more successful, happier YOU. Because, with the right mindset--and now the right tools--you really CAN do (almost) anything!The You Are Awesome Journal is the perfect...- growth mindset journal for kids- inspirational book for kids age 9-12- mindfulness activity for kids- 8th grade/middle school graduation gift!- Perfect for kids who dream big and want to make those dreams come true!