In 1830 a patent was filed that would enable the creation of modern professional sports. The patent was for the lawnmower and it was filed by Edwin Budding. Before the

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Common Advice Scientifically Proven To Kill Motivation

Some people say that to keep your motivation high you need to review your progress frequently. Others say you should keep your eye on the prize and notice the gap

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How Thinking of Failure Can Help You Succeed

I know the title of this post sounds strange and may even be impossible to believe. However, recent research shows it’s true – thoughts of failure can help you succeed.

An Illusion That Can Prevent You From Achieving Your Goals

Did you know that if something is difficult, we’ll often think it’s important for reaching our goals? This can actually make it harder to get what we want in life. Recent

A Common Self-Help Technique That’s Proven To Cause Failure And What To Do Instead

Many a self-help book touts the power of positive visualization to help you achieve your goals. However, recent research shows that a common type of visualization often advocated in these

How To Do Anything Better In Just 30 Seconds

Would you like to know a simple trick that can allow you to perform better in just a few seconds? The answer has to do with stereotypes. In one study researchers Jochim

How To Gain The Critical Mindset Proven By Science To Make You Successful

Did you know that there is a critical mindset that’s proven to make you more successful? I’ll tell you exactly what it is today and how to develop this mindset. This

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Self Influence

The One Belief Proven By Science To Make You More Successful

Yes the headline above is true. There really is a belief proven by the past two decades of research into people’s beliefs about themselves that proves there is one belief

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How To Avoid The Type Of Goal Proven To INCREASE Your Chances Of Failure… And The Kind Of Goal You Should Set Instead

There are at least five different types of what are called achievement goals by social scientists. Some goals increase your chance of failing and some increase your chances of succeeding

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Self Influence

How To Create Instant Habits

I know my title is probably hard to believe. However, research done over the past 13 years by Gollwitzer and many others has shown that it’s actually possible to create

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