Success means different things to different people, but we all want it. Typical success advice caters to your emotions—want it more, be determined, and persist through failure. These are fine, …
Drop Your New Year’s Resolution and Change Your Environment Instead
At the end of the year, most people reflect on what they’ve done. Most humans won’t even get 100 years to live, so it makes sense to think about each one that …
Play to Win
Bronnie Ware worked as a nurse for seriously ill people for many years, often being with them just before they died. In her conversations over the years, she noted that people …
Events Don’t Make Winners
It’s hard not to see it the wrong way. Sports teams hoist the trophy after they win the big game, and not a moment sooner. Only one team is named champion, even if …
Beware of Advice From Successful Outliers
The danger of listening to anyone who has been successful is the great chance that they don’t fully understand the reason(s) for their success.