Don't wait for success to be happy. Invest in small daily joys to fuel your performance. 2. The Fulcrum and the Lever
For decades, we have been sold a simple biological lie. It sounds like this: If you work harder, you will become more successful. Once you achieve that success, you will finally be happy. The Happiness Advantage- The Seven Principles o...
Practice "scanning." Instead of writing a to-do list, write a "have-done" list at the end of the day. This trains your brain to recognize accomplishments rather than just deficits, fueling motivation for the next day. Don't wait for success to be happy
Archimedes said, “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.” In psychology, our mindset is the fulcrum , and our power to change is the lever . Most of us keep the fulcrum too low. We view setbacks as permanent and pervasive. The Fulcrum and the Lever For decades, we
When challenges feel overwhelming, our "emotional brain" can hijack our logic. To regain control, Achor suggests the "Zorro Circle": focus first on a small, manageable goal. Once you master that circle, expand it.