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Shift Happens

Synopsis

Life won't get easier. But you can get stronger.

Stress, burnout and self-doubt aren’t signs of weakness. They’re signals. And if you know how to respond, they can become your greatest advantage.

In Shift Happens, Richard Sutton distils 25 years of science and practice into 12 tools that work, alongside 12 inspiring stories of high achievers who use them.

Reclaim control, clarity and confidence with methods trusted by Olympic athletes, business leaders and cultural icons such as Lady Gaga, Novak Djokovic and Billie Eilish.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Halve your stress with cold exposure
  • Unlock creativity through short bursts of movement
  • Calm your system with proven breathwork and natural resets
  • Perform at your best under real-world pressure

These aren't hacks or quick fixes. They're simple shifts – small changes with outsized impact that help you reclaim clarity, energy and control.

Stress isn't the end of performance. It's the beginning.

Details

07 October 2025
240 pages
9781770109773
Imprint: Pan Macmillan South Africa