Most of us are on a performance treadmill. We show up. We execute. Then tomorrow we do it all over again. - But this relentless focus on execution leaves little time for learning. As a result, our ski

We live and work in a digital world where getting interrupted by communication tools is the norm. That means we shift our attention at least every 47 seconds. Then it takes us about 30 minutes to get

As humans, we have certain default settings that help us navigate the world. Yet those same default settings make us vulnerable to fraud and deception. - For example, our ability to focus helps us con

Were often told that saying yes to everything will be the key to our success. Itll strengthen our relationships, enhance our reputation, and help us achieve our goals. - But what if the reverse were

Aiming for perfection seems like a noble goal. Its like were holding ourselves to a higher standard or standing out from the crowd. - But striving for perfection means working toward the impossible.

For many, work is the centerpiece of our lives. Its not only a source of status and fulfillment, but also central to our identity. - But what do we miss out on when hold these expectations of our wor

Winning athletes and coaches have a lot to teach us. Theyre asked to perform at the highest level, day in and day out, and they face enormous pressure to succeed. - Faced with these expectations, the

Theres a lot to be said for the excitement we feel when we first set a goal for ourselves. The sense of exhilaration can give us the momentum we need to get started. - But when the exhilaration wears

Coming up with good ideas is hard. But its not because were not creative or smart enough. Its likely we just havent learned how. - Fortunately, Sheena Iyengar, Professor at Columbia Business Schoo

Ambition is complicated. Yet the messages we receive from an early age are simple: Winners never quit. Reach for the stars. Follow your dreams. - But like most simple messages, reality often pai