By Maria Popova
The cause of and cure for the illusion of separateness that keeps us from embracing the richness of life.
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Figure skater Gracie Gold says her legs were always her “biggest insecurity.” Today, she’s grateful for them and the journey they’ve taken her on. She also explains why it’s important to her to be honest and the response she’s gotten to sharing her mental health struggles.
Bestselling author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler decodes the secrets of those elite performers—athletes, artists, scientists, CEOs and more—who have changed our definition of the possible, teaching us how we too can stretch far beyond our capabilities, making impossible dreams much more...
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Elena Delle Donne, 2015 WNBA MVP and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, shares her inspirational story of being a young basketball prodigy who gave up an impressive basketball scholarship for family and self-discovery.
The Phenomenon is the story of how St. Louis Cardinals prodigy Rick Ankiel lost his once-in-a-generation ability to pitch—not due to an injury or a bolt of lightning, but a mysterious anxiety condition widely known as “the Yips.
Growth mindset is the belief that personal characteristics can be changed. Growth mindset of athletic ability refers to the belief that physical/athletic skills and talents can be grown and developed through effort and learning.
We are in crisis today. Our modern technological society has left too many of us—no matter our ages—feeling isolated and bereft of purpose. Previous frameworks for building community and finding meaning no longer support us.
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving—every day.
Self-defeating behavior is the single most common reason that people seek psychotherapy. It is a poison, preventing us from achieving the love, success and happiness we want in our lives.
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Dr. Joe Joe Dispenza, D.C. is an international lecturer, researcher, corporate consultant, author, and educator who has been invited to speak in more than 32 countries on five continents.
I never thought I could make a career out of something I enjoyed doing something I was passionate about, something that gave me a voice, says Misty Copeland, who is one of the first African Americans to be a soloist with American Ballet Theatre.