Conventional wisdom tells us that we have a higher chance of reaching our goals if we tell others about them. And it makes sense. The more publicly we announce goals, the more pressured we are into reaching that goal because of the fear of failure and judgement. … [Read more...] about Don’t Tell People Your Goals If You Want to Achieve Them According to Science
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Angela Duckworth Quotes on Grit
Angela Duckworth studies grit for a living. A couple of years back, she gave an excellent TED Talk on grit and persistence. If you haven't seen it, watch the video here. … [Read more...] about Angela Duckworth Quotes on Grit
Dan Ariely’s Reddit AMA Is Full Of Great Actionable Advice
Dan Ariely is a Duke Professor of Behavioral Economics and is the Co-Founder and Chief Behavioral Officer at Timeful, a time management startup acquired by Google. He did a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) a little more than a year ago. I just read the thread and it is full of … [Read more...] about Dan Ariely’s Reddit AMA Is Full Of Great Actionable Advice
12 Quotes on Focusing On One Thing At A Time And Not Multi-Tasking
The overwhelming majority of people who have reached success will tell you that sticking to one thing and doing it until you reach your goal is the only surefire way to achieve success. Multi-tasking gives the illusion of competence and productivity but it is actually a … [Read more...] about 12 Quotes on Focusing On One Thing At A Time And Not Multi-Tasking
Benjamin Franklin’s Daily Routine and What We Can Learn From It
Benjamin Franklin was a man of many titles and an unmatched ability for accomplishment. He was a politician, an author, an inventor and a scientist. He was a theorist and an activist. Many of his ideas and inventions either greatly informed products of today, or still exist in … [Read more...] about Benjamin Franklin’s Daily Routine and What We Can Learn From It