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Medicine
fromNature
2 days ago

What elite sport prepared me for in the lab - and what it didn't

Experiments in research can lead to unexpected results, causing disappointment and confusion, unlike clearer failures in sports.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

4 science-backed skills to start flourishing and change your life

Flourishing is a learnable skill that can be developed through practice and simple exercises.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
13 hours ago

The Dangers of Winning at All Costs for Youth Athletes

Sport for young athletes should prioritize fun over pressure, allowing for competition without compromising enjoyment and personal development.
New York Knicks
fromDefector
19 hours ago

Don't Make The Tiny Man Dribble While Everyone Else Stands Still | Defector

Jalen Brunson's playing style leads to isolation and impacts team dynamics during critical game moments.
Marketing
fromInc
5 hours ago

The Most Powerful Business Strategy Isn't a Product or a Pitch. It's a Person

Super connectors prioritize genuine relationships over transactional networking, making their networks integral to their business success.
#leadership
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
22 hours ago

When Did Escapism Become Leadership's Go-To Strategy?

Avoidance erodes trust and long-term results; empathy is a strategic advantage for building resilient teams.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

No, you can't upskill your culture. But you can upskill your leaders

Unconscious communication habits significantly impact organizational culture and employee engagement.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How Letting Go of Your Ego Makes You a Better, Stronger Leader

Self-seriousness is a major barrier in careers; humility and approachability foster better leadership and team outcomes.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
22 hours ago

When Did Escapism Become Leadership's Go-To Strategy?

Avoidance erodes trust and long-term results; empathy is a strategic advantage for building resilient teams.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

No, you can't upskill your culture. But you can upskill your leaders

Unconscious communication habits significantly impact organizational culture and employee engagement.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How My Optimism Led to My Most Expensive Leadership Mistake

Excusing negative behavior based on potential can lead to poor leadership decisions and organizational costs.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How Letting Go of Your Ego Makes You a Better, Stronger Leader

Self-seriousness is a major barrier in careers; humility and approachability foster better leadership and team outcomes.
#robotics
Games
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace, a robot developed by Sony AI, aims to become the world champion of table tennis, showcasing advanced AI and robotics.
Roam Research
fromNature
2 days ago

Daily briefing: This AI-powered robot is a table-tennis master

A robotic arm outperforms elite ping-pong players, while new findings reveal astrocyte networks in mice and soil-eating behavior in Barbary macaques.
Games
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace, a robot developed by Sony AI, aims to become the world champion of table tennis, showcasing advanced AI and robotics.
Roam Research
fromNature
2 days ago

Daily briefing: This AI-powered robot is a table-tennis master

A robotic arm outperforms elite ping-pong players, while new findings reveal astrocyte networks in mice and soil-eating behavior in Barbary macaques.
Arsenal
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'Arsenal have been trying to nick 1-0 wins' - do they need mindset change?

Arsenal must change their mindset to secure the title after recent defeats and a shift in momentum towards Manchester City.
#entrepreneurship
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

If Your Business Still Chases Hype, You're Already Falling Behind

Entrepreneurs are shifting focus from rapid growth to stability, recognizing its role in enhancing efficiency and reducing operational risks.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Price You Pay When Your Business Becomes Your Identity

Entrepreneurs often merge their identity with their business, leading to challenges in delegation, health, and succession planning over time.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

6 New Books That Treat Wellness Like the Business Strategy It Is

Entrepreneurs need better filters for information, focusing on practical tools for health, clarity, and stamina.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

If Your Business Still Chases Hype, You're Already Falling Behind

Entrepreneurs are shifting focus from rapid growth to stability, recognizing its role in enhancing efficiency and reducing operational risks.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Price You Pay When Your Business Becomes Your Identity

Entrepreneurs often merge their identity with their business, leading to challenges in delegation, health, and succession planning over time.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

6 New Books That Treat Wellness Like the Business Strategy It Is

Entrepreneurs need better filters for information, focusing on practical tools for health, clarity, and stamina.
#stress-management
Careers
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Meta executive says he only gets stressed five times a year and that it's actually a 'useful signal' | Fortune

Stress can be a useful signal for prioritizing important work, as demonstrated by Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Careers
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Meta executive says he only gets stressed five times a year and that it's actually a 'useful signal' | Fortune

Stress can be a useful signal for prioritizing important work, as demonstrated by Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Meta's CTO Claims He Rarely Feels Stressed Out - Here Are His Top Strategies to Stay That Way

Andrew Bosworth experiences stress only a few times a year, managing it through exercise, deep breathing, and family time.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
1 day ago

Maple Leafs' Jacob Quillan planning to lean on confidence as Marlies' playoff run looms

The Toronto Maple Leafs finished second last in the Eastern Conference, missing the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
1 day ago

Is Roman Anthony about to bust out of his slump? Ex-Red Sox, WBC hitting coach believes in him

Roman Anthony faces pressure as the primary offensive weapon for the Red Sox despite early struggles and injury concerns.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Season has been big learning experience - Trafford

James Trafford's season has been a learning experience, with his transfer to Manchester City not yielding the best outcome due to limited playing time.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'There were times where it was a case of 'Oh my God, rugby is like killing me, what am I doing?''

Calvin Nash discusses his injury challenges and his upcoming 100th appearance for Munster.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How Mistakes Springboard Conscientious People's Growth

Many mistakes move us forward more than backward. Conscientious people often experience a springboard effect following mistakes, whereby fixing the mistakes accelerates growth faster than if they'd never made any missteps.
Productivity
Running
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Psychological Side of Sports Injury Recovery

Sports injuries significantly impact mental health, requiring attention to emotional recovery alongside physical healing.
Boston
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

A Solid Management Guideline: Use Common Sense

Management decisions under stress can prioritize production over employee well-being, leading to tragic outcomes.
Health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Many Faces of Procrastination and Health Behaviors

Procrastination can negatively impact health by delaying doctor visits and healthy behaviors.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
5 days ago

The dangers of extreme exercise: 'Bodybuilding took over my life - but I still kept telling myself I looked fat'

Aly Dowling overcame body image struggles to embrace exercise for its own sake in the competitive bodybuilding world.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How to Take the Next Quantum Leap in Coaching

Recombinant coaching integrates ancient wisdom with modern sciences, enhancing personal and professional coaching practices in a billion-dollar industry.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

I'm 37 and I finally understand why I keep saying yes to things I want to say no to - psychology calls it "fawning" and once you see it you can't unsee it - Silicon Canals

Fawning behavior leads to difficulty in saying no, causing resentment despite self-awareness and understanding of its irrationality.
#mindset
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

If you've been trying to change your life and keep ending up in the same patterns, the problem probably isn't the plan, it's that the part of you making the plan is the same part of you that built the life you're trying to change - Silicon Canals

Current mindset limits the ability to create meaningful change; the same self cannot solve the problems it created.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The simple mental habit every high-performer shares

Mindset shapes decisions and resilience; nearly all successful leaders have a personal mantra they rely on during challenges.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

If you've been trying to change your life and keep ending up in the same patterns, the problem probably isn't the plan, it's that the part of you making the plan is the same part of you that built the life you're trying to change - Silicon Canals

Current mindset limits the ability to create meaningful change; the same self cannot solve the problems it created.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The simple mental habit every high-performer shares

Mindset shapes decisions and resilience; nearly all successful leaders have a personal mantra they rely on during challenges.
Skiing
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

A Simple Mind Trick to Help You Succeed

Mental framework and mindset significantly impact performance in high-pressure situations, as demonstrated by Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu's contrasting Olympic experiences.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The hardest thing about healing isn't the work itself. It's the quiet grief of realizing how many years you spent believing the problem was you, when the actual problem was an environment that needed you to believe that in order to keep functioning - Silicon Canals

Family systems may require a child to remain unwell for their own functionality, leading to grief and loss when the child realizes their true self.
fromOver the Monster
2 days ago

Are the Red Sox soft? Their pitiful play in poor weather sure seems to suggest so

We gotta start hitting the ball out of the ballpark. I think a lot of guys are gonna start to heat up. I was actually talking to folks from the other side, and they said after this cold weather you're gonna see a lot more home runs.
Boston Red Sox
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Children Actually Learn Hope When the World Feels Uncertain

Hope for children is built through practice, experience, and relationships, not through reassurance or optimism.
#resilience
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

How resilient leaders help their teams thrive through change

Resilience in business means continuing to move forward despite challenges and is heavily influenced by effective leadership.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

How resilient leaders help their teams thrive through change

Resilience in business means continuing to move forward despite challenges and is heavily influenced by effective leadership.
Running
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
29 minutes ago

How the Highly Neurotic Keep Their Neuroticism Going

Stress perception is subjective, influenced by neuroticism, and can affect emotional recovery from both positive and negative life changes.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Show Up With Kindness, Even on Your Toughest Days

Offering help and showing kindness can significantly improve relationships and workplace culture.
Psychology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Want to live a longer, happier life? Science says work to be more successful (but not in the way you might think)

Engagement in pursuing goals, rather than achieving them, correlates with longer, more fulfilling lives.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
21 hours ago

Research suggests the habit of deferring happiness - 'I'll enjoy life when the kids leave, when I retire, when things calm down' - isn't patience, it's a pattern that simply moves the horizon forward no matter how much you achieve - Silicon Canals

Delaying happiness for future rewards leads to increased misery in the present without guaranteeing future satisfaction.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Secret to Having a Good Vibe (That Others Can't Resist)

A seven-minute Buddhist practice can significantly improve feelings of connection and well-being towards others.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says the unhappiest men in any room aren't the ones who complain - they're the ones who've become so skilled at performing contentment that they've lost the ability to locate their own actual feelings beneath the performance - Silicon Canals

Many men mask their true feelings behind a facade of competence and ease, leading to emotional disconnection and confusion about their own emotions.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Life Stops: But Only for You

Illness disrupts not only physiology but also our entire sense of existence and future, leading to a profound confrontation with uncertainty and mortality.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Some people don't stay quiet in arguments because they're calm, they stay quiet because they ran the math years ago and concluded that saying the thing costs more than swallowing it, and they've been paying the cheaper price so long they forgot it was a choice - Silicon Canals

Silence in arguments often results from an automatic cost-benefit analysis rather than emotional mastery or composure.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

What prospect theory predicts for football teams chasing the Premier League title | Letters

Prospect theory predicts risk behavior differently than reported, emphasizing loss aversion and framing effects in sports contexts.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 Stoic rules to master your emotions at work

Stoicism teaches that one can control their response to external frustrations and focus on what is within their control.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Some people who appear completely unbothered by criticism haven't stopped caring what others think. They've just moved the audience inside, and now they answer to a version of themselves that never gives them a day off - Silicon Canals

Internalized criticism often masquerades as resilience, leading to preemptive self-critique before external feedback is received.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Tom Brady Says Obsession Is Key. Science Says Otherwise

Obsession can drive success, but passion is crucial for sustainable motivation and discipline in achieving goals.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How to Find a Certified Sports Psychiatrist

Athletes increasingly prioritize mental health, necessitating specialized support from sports psychiatrists who understand performance-related psychological pressures.
Psychology
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Do you have this leadership blindspot?

Identity dysmorphia occurs when self-perception lags behind actual capabilities, limiting leadership impact despite external recognition of competence.
Mindfulness
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

Why You're Sharp One Day and Foggy the Next

Maintaining a slight alcohol level can enhance confidence, but the film suggests that constant happiness isn't necessary for a fulfilling life.
Psychology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How to find the right coach

Human beings desire change to improve themselves, but true development involves calibrating existing traits rather than reinventing oneself.
#confidence
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
Psychology

Psychology says people who genuinely know their worth don't announce it or defend it, they operate with a quiet certainty that makes negotiation, justification, and proving themselves feel like a foreign language - Silicon Canals

Genuine confidence stems from self-awareness, not the need to broadcast one's worth or achievements.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who genuinely know their worth don't announce it or defend it, they operate with a quiet certainty that makes negotiation, justification, and proving themselves feel like a foreign language - Silicon Canals

Genuine confidence stems from self-awareness, not the need to broadcast one's worth or achievements.
Mindfulness
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

The Case for "Strategic Laziness"

Downtime is essential for both physical and mental progress, countering the societal obsession with constant achievement.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why Avoiding Your Emotions Makes Them Stronger

Avoiding thoughts and emotions often intensifies them, while small shifts in response can help manage emotions effectively.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the reason so many high-achievers can't enjoy their own wins isn't imposter syndrome, it's that achievement was the language they were taught love was spoken in, and they've never learned to receive love in any other form - Silicon Canals

High-achievers often feel unsatisfied with their accomplishments due to a childhood belief that achievement equals worth.
#self-discipline
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology suggests people who follow through on small promises to themselves aren't just building habits - they're constructing the internal evidence that they can be trusted, which is the actual foundation of lasting self-discipline - Silicon Canals

Self-discipline is shaped by accumulated evidence of personal commitments rather than mere willpower.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The cruelest myth about self-discipline is that you have to feel ready - you don't, you never will, and the people who figured that out earlier simply have more years of evidence that the feeling eventually follows the action - Silicon Canals

Self-discipline begins with action, not feelings of readiness or motivation.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology suggests people who follow through on small promises to themselves aren't just building habits - they're constructing the internal evidence that they can be trusted, which is the actual foundation of lasting self-discipline - Silicon Canals

Self-discipline is shaped by accumulated evidence of personal commitments rather than mere willpower.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The cruelest myth about self-discipline is that you have to feel ready - you don't, you never will, and the people who figured that out earlier simply have more years of evidence that the feeling eventually follows the action - Silicon Canals

Self-discipline begins with action, not feelings of readiness or motivation.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Feel Like a Fraud? Read This Before You Doubt Yourself Again

Self-doubt can enhance performance when managed effectively, distinguishing successful entrepreneurs who act despite their insecurities.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

How to train your brain to see possibility instead of doom

Humility and the ability to tolerate uncertainty are essential cognitive skills in a world filled with unpredictability.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Overcoming Problems of the Emotional System

Emotional rigidity leads to self-limiting behavior and misinterpretation of feelings, hindering personal growth and development.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Find a Well-Being Habit You'll Actually Stick With

Multiple evidence-based interventions—exercise, psychological, and mind-body practices—similarly improve subjective well-being; adherence and personal preference determine the best choice.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Inspirational success stories are great but is ADHD really a superpower for elite athletes? | Emma John

ADHD presents unique challenges for athletes, impacting their preparation and performance, yet many find ways to thrive despite these obstacles.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Power of Negative Thinking for Athletic Performance

Imagery focused on negative possibilities can enhance performance and emotional regulation in challenging situations.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Bridging the Gap From Here to Your Future Self

Imagining a future self strengthens connections to values and enhances life choices by tracing continuity from past to future.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Seek Daily Improvement Instead of Perfect Performance

Perfectionism creates stress and pressure that degrades performance, and unrealistic expectations from coaches, parents, and peers harm young performers.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Responding to Mistakes With a Flexible Mind

Mistakes are inevitable in sports and performance; psychological flexibility enables learning and continued improvement rather than dwelling on errors.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Four Strategies That Improve Pain and Athletic Performance

You feel an unpleasant sensation - like a sinking feeling of anxiety in your stomach as the game begins, and you think, "I'm anxious. Here we go again. I'm about to blow it." You feel your pain increasing, and the thoughts churn: "Great. I'll probably miss a whole week of work." Imagined catastrophes fill your mind. Manage these thoughts with the 3 C's: Catch it, Check it, and Change it.
Mindfulness
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