None of us make decisions based on reality itself. We make decisions based on our beliefs about reality.
So many acts in our daily lives -- refusing that second slice of cake, walking past the store with the latest gadgets, working on your tax forms when you'd rather watch TV -- seem to boil down to one essential ingredient: self-control.
From the moment you start-up (when no one has ever heard of you), having a well-rehearsed and compelling elevator pitch can help buyers, clients and potential investors get to know you quickly.
People have an easier time starting toward a goal than finishing it, but a shift in attention can make all the difference in reaching the finish line.
When purchasing items online, reading customer reviews is a convenient way to get a real-world account of other people's opinions of the product.
As an increasing number of freelancers depend on the virtual workplace, how can they make themselves more attractive to potential employers?
Conventional wisdom tells us that in the business world, "you are who you know" -- your social background and professional networks outweigh talent when it comes to career success.
There’s a big difference between completing a project and perfecting a project. Perfectionism frequently works against the drive for completion. A final work product doesn’t have to be perfect to produce strong results. However, the project must be essentially complete.
When the St Louis Cardinals lost the World Series, just how much shame did the players feel?
It turns out passion is not as elusive as we think.
The authors of this study looked closely at the ways beginners versus experts respond to negative or positive feedback.
Whether bloggers are writing to change the world, or just discussing a bad break-up, they may get an extra boost of motivation from traffic-measuring and interactive tools that help them feel more connected to and more influential in their communities.
Following this method, you can process your inbox in less than 5 minutes if you’re quick.
A researcher demystifies this game of success, and shows that exceptional performance is not necessarily the direct result of special talent, experience, or sheer luck.
A study by assistant marketing professor finds people are more satisfied if they set ambitious goals, as opposed to conservative goals.
Contributors get noticed and attract new friends and opportunities easily, and contributing is much easier than you might assume
There are a number of factors that influence how well we do in school, including the amount of time we study and our interest in a subject.
Following your passion can be a tough thing... but figuring out what that passion is can be even more elusive.
When asked during an interview how he managed to reach the top as a professional bodybuilder and Hollywood actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger replied with a single word: "Drive!"
For decades, it has been observed that similar people experience divergent success trajectories, with some repeatedly succeeding and others repeatedly failing.
When I wrote the first words of my blog, more than five years ago, I had no idea those few keystrokes would change my life.