Black Box Thinking: Growth Mindset and the Secrets of High Performance
Growth Mindset Secrets High Performance: Black Box Thinking is Matthew Syed’s anniversary edition on how learning from mistakes can support innovation and improvement. It uses case studies and research from areas including sport, medicine, aviation and business to explore how individuals and organisations respond to failure.
At a glance
- Anniversary edition with new material from Matthew Syed.
- Examines how mistakes can be treated as opportunities for learning and improvement.
- Case studies and research cover elite sport, medicine, aviation and business.
Reference price: £12.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The cross-sector case studies offer several contexts for considering how people and organisations learn from setbacks.
- The book’s 368-page print length gives room for its case studies and research.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | John Murray |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 25 Sept. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1399830376 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1399830379 |
| Weight listed | 258 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.8 x 2.8 x 19.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in growth mindset, learning from failure and improvement.
- People looking for case studies spanning sport, medicine, aviation and business.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical workbook or a narrowly focused guide for one profession.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Black Box Thinking about?
The book explores how learning from mistakes can support innovation and improvement, using case studies and research across several fields.
What is included in this edition?
The listing describes it as a special anniversary edition with new material from Matthew Syed.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 368 pages.
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