Seeking sports excellence? Follow the example of elite performers. Expert athletic skill isn’t something you’re born with and doesn’t randomly happen. The expertise of athletes—as well as singers, ...

There is growing evidence that individuals can achieve high levels of performance through extended training. You may remember the 10,000 hour rule discussed by Malcolm Gladwell in Outliers (2011). It ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In business, we talk a lot about motivation. Motivation is a force that drives action. The motivation of the ...

Many overthinkers are motivated to excel, but face a paradox: Overthinking often slows or even stalls progress by causing muddy thinking and overwhelm. It's aimed at preventing mistakes but ...

As Zig Ziglar once said, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” Motivation is often misunderstood. It isn’t a mentor who tells ...

Research involving more than 1,200 adults found that a daily 10-minute mindfulness practice can improve workout motivation. Regularly practicing mindfulness also lead to other healthy habits, like ...

A vigorous vinyasa practice by a bonfire fuels transformation and motivation. A more vigorous vinyasa practice by a bonfire finds inspiration in the flames to fuel self-discipline and personal ...

Extrinsic motivation is motivation that come from outside oneself. Examples include doing something for financial gain, promotion, praise or approval, or to win a competition. Depending on the ...