Psychology professor Dr. Edward Deci is commonly recognized as one of the world’s leading researchers on motivation. His research shows that if you want a subordinate to show self-motivation you must first be what’s called autonomy supportive. This means being less controlling, more empathetic, and sometimes doing things how the subordinate wants even if you […]
Although scientist haven’t found conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, it is proven that both nature and nurture play a role. So it’s safe to assume that only about half of the factors that lead to mental toughness come from nature, while the other half come from nurture. Obviously, once an athlete has a […]
One of the biggest determinants of your success in pursuing a difficult goal is your approach to stressful situations. Situations that you would classify as emergencies, failures, or accidents, among other misfortunes. You could approach these situations with the mindset of a person reacting to a threat. This mindset causes your brain to trigger emotions […]