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The Best Routine, According to Science
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Marina Koren wrote in The Atlantic, “My mornings are the messiest part of my day. I do not rise and shine. Instead,…
You Are Enough Right Now: Freedom and Self-Improvement
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There is lots about the self-improvement industry that can make you feel like you aren’t enough. In order to actualize,…
The Key to a Good Life? Lose Yourself in Something.
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One of the best feelings in the world is losing your attachment to yourself. So much of our time is spent…
Consistently Good Enough Beats Occasionally Great
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“Good is the enemy of great” is one of the most popular self-improvement expressions there is. It’s the first sentence of an…
The Simple Equation That Will Make You Better at Everything
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As an athlete, if you want to improve something—your 100-meter time, say, or your deadlift PR—you’ve got to apply a challenge, some…
The Great Paradox of Peak Performance
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Peak performance happens as a result of trying really hard, and then not trying at all. It’s a paradox. I’ve never…
What Separates ‘Super Champions’ from ‘Almost Champions?’
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Great athletes are fascinating. It’s a thrill to watch the very best of the very best. And though your natural…
Good Vibes Are Contagious
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This science all points toward the same basic truth: we are mirrors reflecting onto each other. The people we surround…
