DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE ON MINDSET OF ELITE ATHLETES Source: Stock & Boston Marathon New scientific research demonstrates that some self-centeredness, ruthlessness and manipulation help elite athletes achieve glory and gold medals. Here are some key facts: With the Paris Olympics starting next month, some very surprising scientific research about elite athletes has just been published: malevolent traits are a key ingredient to athletic success Specifically unsocial traits like ruthlessness, being self-centered and manipulative are important to success in performance sports The research was conducted by sports scientists at Nottingham Trent University More than 300 elite athletes, including cyclists, swimmers and triathlon participants were part of the research To quote the results: