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The Usefulness of Learning Through Observation
Useful lessons from famous Swiss biologist Louis Agassiz.
James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the no. 1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages.Clear is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work has been featured in places like Time magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and on CBS This Morning. His popular "3-2-1" email newsletter is sent out each week to more than 1 million subscribers. You can learn more and sign up at jamesclear.com.
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If you want to fulfill your potential then you must practice a specific skill for a long time with remarkable consistency. Mastery is never an accident.
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If you've ever struggled to be consistent with something you care about, maybe my struggle with resonate with you, too.
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Which One of These Growth Curves Are You Following?
We often assume that life works in a linear fashion. Nope. There are two different types of growth.
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How to Optimize Your Daily Decisions
Design for default. Our decisions are shaped by the world around us.
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How to Declutter Your Mind and Unleash Your Willpower
You can do it by using what's called 'bright-line' rules.
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This Simple Daily Habit Will Add More Gratitude to Your Life
When you're feeling frustrated, rushed, and stressed, a little gratitude can come to the rescue.
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This One Strategy Can Help You Stick With Your Good Habits Every Day
It's called the 'Paper Clip' strategy. Here's how it works.
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Do More of What Already Works
We assume that new solutions are needed if we want to make real progress, but that isn't always the case.
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Why We Act Irrationally: The One Word That Drives Our Senseless Habits
Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer and the results of the 'Copy Machine Study.'
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Stop Thinking and Start Doing: The Power of Practicing More
New knowledge does not necessarily drive new results. Learning something new can actually be a waste of time if your goal is to make progress and not simply gain additional knowledge.
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5 Triggers That Make New Habits Stick
These are the primary ways that a new habit can be triggered. If you understand each of them, then you can select the right one for the particular habit that you are working on.
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What You Can Learn From Albert Einstein on Creativity and Work Ethic
'Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.'
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The Hidden Power of Mastering the Fundamentals
Take it from football great Vince Lombardi.
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How Experts Practice Better Than the Rest
The experts who embrace the idea of deliberate practice continually ask themselves these questions.
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5 Common Mistakes That Cause New Habits to Fail
Behavior change is hard. With these tips, it's considerably less difficult.
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When Creating New Habits, Avoid the Second Mistake
When it comes to building good habits and breaking bad habits, individual mistakes do not matter in the long-run. Instead, it is the second mistake that is far more important.
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Why the Right Limitations Can Boost Performance
Believe it or not, some constraints can make you better.
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What I Do When it Feels Like My Work Isn’t Good Enough
Self-doubt is not a cost you have to pay to become better. Let's talk about why.
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The Hidden Danger of Comparing Yourself to Others
Lessons from the dance floor to the board room.
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To Make Big Gains, Avoid Tiny Losses
In many cases, improvement is not about doing more things right, but about doing less things wrong.
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A Different Way of Thinking About Productivity
Consider time assets vs. time debts.
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Behavior Multipliers: 4 Reasonable Ways to Achieve Overnight Success
Our constant quest to achieve faster results is a trap.
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Learn Warren Buffett’s ‘2 List’ Strategy and Master Your Priorities
The billionaire uses this productivity strategy to help employees determine their priorities and actions.
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How to Recover When Stress Starts to Build Up
'Cumulative stress' can sneak up on you. Here's how to plan for it.
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How to Develop Mental Toughness in the Face of Adversity
We all experience failure, but mentally tough people realize that failure is an event, not their identity.
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How Smart Do You Have to Be to Succeed?
We often think that the reason we aren't succeeding is because we haven't found the right strategy or because we weren't born with the right talents.
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This ‘Rule’ Can Help Uncover Your Creativity
Sometimes, more volume equals higher quality.
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If you want to improve your sleep and feel more rested, there are some practical ways to go about it -- ways I call the 'Levers of Sleep.'
