Treat Failure Like a Scientist
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recently had a wonderful conversation with my friend, Beck Tench. During our chat, Beck told me about an interesting shift in thinking that occurred while she worked at a science…
How can we truly break free from deceiving ourselves: The essential role of self-awareness
That morning, René Laennec, a physician, found himself moving a bit more quickly across the courtyard. He had a patient with a heart condition awaiting him at the hospital, and…
Understanding Motivation: A Science-Backed Approach to Sustaining Your Momentum
Motivation can be a tricky thing, quite powerful, but often elusive. There are moments when getting going feels effortless, almost like you’re swept up in a wave of enthusiasm. Then,…
The Beginner’s Guide to Deliberate Practice
Basketball: Let’s look at an example Aubrey Daniels once shared. One player, Player A, shoots 200 practice shots, while Player B takes only 50. Now, Player B fetches his own…
reason our brains often incline toward deferring actions.
Professors Todd Rogers and Max Bazerman set out to explore a particular behavioral phenomenon through a study they conducted. They asked participants whether they would agree to enroll in a…