Counterpoint: Expectations are More Powerful Than Goals

If you have a problem reaching a reoccurring goal you set for yourself year after year, chances are your problem is not with the goal. Instead, your problem is likely with the expectations you have of yourself. You get a reward for achieving a goal. Conversely, you get nothing for meeting expectations. Think about it, […]

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The Truth About Hard Work That Makes Hard Work Harder Than You Think

It’s obvious that hard work is hard. What’s not so obvious is why hard work turns into success for some people and for others it doesn’t. The answer is complex, but it boils down to the fact that hard work is harder than you think. In fact, most people underestimate how much hard work and […]

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Practice Should Be Fun But Games Are Not How You Make Practice Fun

The first thing that probably comes to mind when you think about how to make practice fun is playing a game. However, when it comes to making practice fun games are often misused and counterproductive. Why? It comes down to what makes practice, practice. The purpose of practice is to make you better. Therefore, an […]

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