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Micro Class: Rational Optimism Sep 29, 2016

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We want to be RATIONAL optimists--not irrational optimists. Here's the difference. (And, how it's kinda like irrational vs. rational visualization WOOP style.)

Micro Class: Full-Court Press Sep 28, 2016

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One way to turn a disadvantage into an advantage? Run a full-court press!

Micro Class: Law of Leadership: Foundation = Trust Sep 27, 2016

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Want to be a great leader? It starts with trust--which starts with character. Here are 3 ways to chisel your goodness.

Micro Class: Zig Zags Sep 26, 2016

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Growth does not occur in a straight line. Time to embrace the zigs and the zags that are part of mastery as our highs get higher and our lows get higher.

Micro Class: Anti-Fragile Tip - The Barbell Strategy Sep 25, 2016

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Nassim Taleb tells us how to become more anti-fragile. Here's a quick look at his "barbell strategy." Key: Be BOTH super aggressive AND super conservative.

Micro Class: Iceberg Illusion Sep 24, 2016

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When we see an iceberg, we're tempted to think it's just the tip, but we KNOW there's a lot going on beneath the surface. Same thing with world-class performance.

PNTV: The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma Sep 23, 2016

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Robin Sharma is one of the world's top leadership experts. He's also an extraordinarily inspiring guy. This is an inspiring fable about a disillusioned former veteran (Blake) who meets a mysterious mentor (Tommy) who introduces him to four exceptional leaders who change his life. Via this fun cast of characters, Robin downloads his ENORMOUS array of wisdom on leadership + personal greatness. Big Ideas we explore: the four keys to leading without a title, how to flip the leadership switch, the power of moving thru fear and embracing adversity, a simple way to optimize your relationships, and training like an athlete to achieve your personal greatness.

Micro Class: Suck to Unsuck Sep 22, 2016

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Pixar execs say they take their films from suck to unsuck. (Hah.) We need to do the same. (Did you know WALL-E had 98,173 (!!!) storyboards? Yep.) That's a lot of little bets.

Micro Class: Boldest Version of You Sep 20, 2016

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How would the boldest, most authentic, best version of you act? Now a good time to be that? (A: YES! "Fake it until you become it.")

Interview: How to Become a Straight-A Student with Cal Newport Sep 19, 2016

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Cal Newport is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth who went on to MIT for his Ph.D. and is now a Professor at Georgetown. In this book, Cal shares the top ideas he gleaned from interviews with non-grind Phi Beta Kappa members at elite schools across the country. They had to perform well AND they had to achieve those results without grinding away. Their practices, although discovered independently, reflect the same wisdom shared in the science books. It's great to see the overlap. Big Ideas: pseudo-work vs. real work (and a secret formula), conquering procrastination, when/where/how long should you study?, #1 way to learn (and #1 trap), the importance of spacing out your work and the power to choose your future via excellent grades.

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