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The Four I’s : Instinct, Impulse, Intelligence, Intuition
What is the difference between Instinct, Impulse, Intuition, and Intelligence? The spark for this post comes courtesy the Rich Roll Podcast Episode 634: Guru Singh on Intuition over Impulse. In this episode, Rich and his guest Guru Singh talk about…
Energy Bank
How much do you get done in any given day? Do you ever feel like there’s never enough time in the day to complete everything you set out to do? What if, instead of thinking about how you manage your…
The Zone of Proximal Development: Where growth occurs
Everyone has a zone of comfort. Everyone also has a zone of panic. In between is a zone of discomfort. In the world of education, this zone of discomfort is called the “zone of proximal development” or “ZPD”, and it’s…
The “n of 1”: You are your own sample size
What time of day are you the most productive? When do you feel at your best? When do you get tired, lethargic, or become easily distracted? What are the conditions that enable you to do your best work? High performers…
Achieving your goals through Optimal Performance
The importance of building rest and recovery into a long-term plan for growth When it comes to achieving your goals, how much do you think about taking breaks? What if, instead of always driving for new peak levels of performance,…
Stress + Rest = Growth — An introduction to the formula behind peak performance
There is a common misconception that working out at the gym makes you stronger. The reality? When you lift weights and overload your muscles, you are actually breaking your muscles down — the stress of the weights literally tears your…