Professional life is tough and getting tougher. Burnout, stress and lack of engagement all take their toll in today's pressurised workplace. By sharing the stories of high-achievers in walks of life as varied as elite sport and polar exploration, Optimise offers you twenty practical ways to position yourself not only to survive in a high-pressure environment, but to truly thrive. Read this book to learn how to: . • Manage your inner critic. • Reframe adversity as opportunity. • Maximise your physical, psychological and social capital