Best Of Archive
Categories Like Depression, OCD, and Neuroatypical Work Until They Get in the Way
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There seem to be two camps, or at least two vocal camps, on categorizations related to identity. There is the…
Stop Hiding Behind Complexity—It Can Be a Soul Sucking Barrier to Progress
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Complexity is a way to avoid facing the reality that what really matters for most things in life is simply…
The Importance of Hardiness
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Hardiness is a psychological trait that motivates you to respond to stressful circumstances in ways that produce resiliency. It is…
The Key Factor Behind Fierce Self-Discipline
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A key to sustainable progress is marrying fierce self-discipline with fierce self-compassion. Self-discipline is pursuing what one thinks is…
Negative Pre-Game Speeches Don’t Work. Here’s What Does.
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Heading into the NFC championship, one win away from the Super Bowl, the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator sat his…
The Myth of “One Percent Better Every Day”
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Every year around January first, a popular notion of getting just a percent or two better every day spreads…
The Rule of Compounding: Why Small Steps Lead to Big Gains
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Warren Buffet’s $300,000 dollar haircut and what it means for you.
The Key to Sticking to an Exercise Program? It’s Supposed to Feel Easy!
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Grind culture is stupid. Lots of easy movement combined with a dash of hard work goes a long way.
The Zen of Weight Lifting
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Chop wood, carry water and other lessons that apply far beyond the gym.