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" Informative, yet not as convincing as Nurture Shock. "

" This book is an easy, engaging read. Not sure I agree with all of the conclusions, but it made me think. "

" I liked this book and recommend it for elementary and secondary educators and parents of young children. It's not hard science, although the studies are interesting. It clarifies competitive behavior and 'cut-throat' behavior. "

" Not as gripping as Nurtureshock but still chockful of useful info. Plus, it's always nice when half the book is endnotes so you're done much faster than anticipated. I expect to see more chapters excerpted in the New York Times. "

" This book made me reevaluate my attitude that all competition is bad and brings out the worst in people. I love Po Bronson's books and I've always walked away surprised at how his work has changed my mind on so many things. "

" Interesting case studies cited and some surprises about the effects of competition on people. Gets bogged down in a few spots, but still worth the read. "

" This was OK, but I liked his earlier books better. "

" was hoping for more information that would HELP me win.....but it pretty much told me why I suck hahaah "

" Illuminating book on the research on competition. Interesting findings that often contradicted my assumptions about competition. I have always known that competition is beneficial but I learned much about how to make it more effective. "

" This is a good read in and of itself but the real beauty of the book is applying the information to a host of endeavors and situations. "

" I don't have a lot to say about this one. It was an interesting and quick read in the same vein as, but not on the same level as, Freakonomics, Outliers, NurtureShock, etc. Informative and interesting but not in a paradigm-shifting kind of way. "