Ways to Improve Work Performance—in Your Sleep

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A simple solution to improve our work performance and overall success, it seems, would be to focus on cutting the friction—or effort—of the tasks involved, creating an obvious and clear path towards our desired results. Some may interpret this as working as long (and often) as possible to sacrifice sleep for success, but studies now prove … Read more

The Art of Pursuing Goals is a Science

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“Just because you feel something doesn’t mean acting upon that feeling is useful.” —Tom Bilyeu Goal Setting should not be Emotional In the process of goal setting (about nearly anything we want to achieve in life), humans encounter a significant problem: we try to feel our way forward.  For example, we might make the mistake of assuming … Read more

The Problem with Growth Mindset Science

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But first… What is the growth mindset theory? The growth mindset theory states: “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” … Read more

What is a mastermind?

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Mastermind explained: Author of the best-selling self-help title, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill, was known to introduce the idea of a mastermind group principle in his teachings. Hill explained it as: “The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony. No … Read more

What is self-actualization?

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Self-Actualization? What is Self-Actualization? Self-Actualization is a process of growth that elevates our talents and creativity into legitimate, measurable success. It’s the complete realization of becoming and being our greatest possible version. This includes nurturing our personal potential and the development of abilities, along with a deep appreciation for life. This idea is at the … Read more

Depression vs Sadness | Jim Carrey speech clarifies

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Tim Ferriss shares Jim Carrey’s viral video speech: depression vs sadness Tim Ferriss recently shared a video with his audience that features Jim Carrey speaking to a large group of college graduates. In the speech, Carrey shares his interpretation of depression vs sadness. He first illustrates what he sees as the major difference between depression … Read more

Work Under Pressure

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Why we may experience more success at work under pressure Are there certain things that you continue to delay scheduling or completing because you know you’ll do a better job if you just wait until the absolute last minute? Why is it that we end up rushing to catch up on some of the most … Read more

Discipline equals Freedom | Implement it to Achieve More

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Discipline equals Freedom The truth? Implementing new habits is not easy. But we’ve put together a collection of some of the best psychologist-approved action steps that you can implement right away if you’re looking to increase mental energy, establish a healthier mindset, and avoid fatigue or burnout. Because “the more discipline you have in your … Read more