Confidence and Competence: The gap between what you know and what you believe
As we grow up we’re surrounded by people and environments that shape what we believe is possible. These early
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Run from genius: Why the smartest person in the room is often the worst to follow
People are drawn to genius like moths to a flame. We write books about geniuses. Make films about them. Genius
Build the Launch Pad: Why the size of your ambition needs to match your stage
It can be dangerous to dream too big before you’re ready - you’re setting yourself up to fail,
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The Danger of Role Models: Why someone else's map won't fit your terrain
Your heroes can kill you. Having an internal locus of control and identity is extremely important. It’s important not
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Leave the Bones Behind: How to extract the useful parts of bad advice
Not all advice is good advice. Daphne E. Jones, the ex-SVP and Chief Information Officer of GE Healthcare, once framed
Call the Timeout: How to stop one bad day from wrecking everything
We all have goals that require some discipline, but once one thing goes wrong it can be easy to let
An Honourable Thief: What great creators actually mean by 'originality'
At the end of the game show Golden Ball, the two final contestants have to decide whether to steal or
Sweat the Small Stuff: Why the things you dismiss decide the outcome
I had a friend who loved to say “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” The problem is, it’s often
It's a Sprint and a Marathon: Why choosing one pace guarantees you lose
People like to say, “It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon.” The problem is that some people take
Preparing for a Knife Fight: Why your 40s depend on what you do in your 20s
Longevity expert Peter Attia talks about the Centenarian Decathlon - the idea that if we want to maintain our physical
Better Than Average: The mistake most people make about their own judgement
91% of people think they’re above-average drivers. This is obviously impossible. But it means AT LEAST 40% of people
The Prioritisation Problem: Why good advice at the wrong time is bad advice
It’s easy to fall for the trap of following universal advice. Some people say you should travel the world
