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Nurturing Independence: How Autonomy-Supportive Practices Cultivate Success

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Leading others is one of the toughest tasks we can take on. What kind of leader are we going to be? Do we do our best imitation of a drill…

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6 Steps to Stay Sane in an Insane World

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The world is crazy, but then again, it always has been. Perhaps we feel it more acutely in our current era because we are so connected to everyone and everything,…

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Getting in the Right State to Perform

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Before the Olympic 200-meter final, Noah Lyles came out of the tunnel, bouncing around like a maniac. Given that Lyles was sick at the time, and ended up finishing in…

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Working Hard in a Burnout Society

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I am a pusher. I love my work. I derive a significant portion of my fulfillment and identity from it. For this I I am a pusher. I love my…

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You Don’t Have to be an Asshole to be Great

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What does it take to win, to be your best—if not the best—at what you do? Unfortunately, there is a longstanding narrative that being the best requires being an asshole.…

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What the Olympics Can Teach Us About Life

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For all their flaws, the Olympics are special. We get to see real people, most of whom aren’t paid millions, but some variation of peanuts, step into the once-every-four-years spotlight.…

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