Michael Bar-Eli Books

I often remind my students and clients that performance is much more than results—it is a synthesis of preparation, execution, and reflection. In sport, we measure outcomes through statistics, scores, and rankings. In business, we measure them through profit, productivity, and innovation. But what l...

From Boost!: How the Psychology of Sports Can Enhance Your Performance in Management and Life

Motivation is the psychological fuel of performance. Yet it is often misunderstood. In my research on athletes, I observed two kinds of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation stems from internal satisfaction—the joy of mastery, the love of the game, the pursuit of excellence for i...

From Boost!: How the Psychology of Sports Can Enhance Your Performance in Management and Life

Motivation is where every form of performance begins. In sports, we distinguish between intrinsic motivation—the inner desire to improve, compete, and reach one’s potential—and extrinsic motivation, driven by rewards, recognition, or fear of loss. Both exist, and both matter, but long-term excellenc...

From Boost!: How the Psychology of Sports Can Enhance Your Performance in Management and Work

Athletes understand that goals are architecture for success. Without clear objectives, training lacks direction. In business, the same principle applies: goals transform potential into actionable pursuit. Sports psychology research emphasizes SMART goals—specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, a...

From Boost!: How the Psychology of Sports Can Enhance Your Performance in Management and Work