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What separates one-time winners from true champions? What transforms ambition and hard work into everlasting legends? Is it talent or genetics? Or maybe just the right combination of the two, sprinkled with a bit of luck? No. It’s much simpler. In fact, it’s so simple that I will let a …
Read moreWhy Goals are for Losers and What Champions Really use
It felt like living in a dream. As the hospital doors closed behind me I stepped into daylight and filled my lungs with the cold morning air. It didn’t help. Neither did the splash of icy water or the pitch-dark espresso I had at home. Two sleepless nights can really …
On a cold winter evening, as the wind was howling outside, Tom, Mina, and Charles gathered around the dinner table. It was a rare occasion that Tom had come home earlier to enjoy supper with his family. But as they finished eating, a man burst into their home. Breathing heavily, …
I’m tired of making decisions. And I don’t mean picking the right socks to match my shoes or selecting the best movie to watch tonight. I mean tough, life-changing decisions that can define your destiny. I’m tired of overthinking, overanalyzing and obsessing over such dilemmas. But I can’t just settle …
Read moreHow to Make Tough Decisions Easy and Have a Happy Life
I don’t get it. You go to bed late, wake up early, and still have so much energy! I kind of hate you With these words, she turned off the lights and kissed me good night. I then went into the living room, did some sit-ups, wrote the next blog …
Read moreHow to make more time and Boost your Creativity While Sipping Mojitos
In 2013 I moved to Germany to start a PhD in neuroscience. This meant adapting to a new work schedule, learning new skills, and discovering new foods. Lots and lots of new foods. For those of you who’ve never been to Bavaria, let me present a typical daily menu. The …