Mastery
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.
When Goals Get in the Way of Success
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Goals are great. They provide a target, something to shoot for and measure progress against. They serve as reminders, bringing…
The Michael Jordan Way (and Why It May Not Be the Best Way)
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The documentary The Last Dance portrays Michael Jordan as a fierce competitor who, even after winning multiple NBA championships and…
If You Learn How to Listen to Your Body It Will Tell You What You Need to Know
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“The air is up here! Put your hands over your head and stand up straight.”Coaches across the country yell the…
Living in a World of Experts of Everything
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I did something I shouldn’t have during a pandemic. I went on Facebook. Littered among videos, memes, and updates from…
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,…
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 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…
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…