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World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov on How to Build Confidence

Garry Kasparov and his long-time rival Anatoly Karpov—two of the greatest chess players of all-time—took their respective seats around the chess board. The 1990 World Chess Championship was about to begin. The two men would play 24 games to decide the champion with the highest scoring player being declared the World Chess Champion. In total, …

When the 80/20 Rule Fails: The Downside of Being Effective

In this article, we delve into the concept of effectiveness and explore the potential downsides of relying solely on the 80/20 Rule. While the rule is undeniably valuable, it is important to consider its limitations and find a balanced approach to achieving optimal results. Rising to fame in the 1950s, she was one of the …

30 One-Sentence Stories From People Who Have Built Better Habits

In this article, I’d like to share 30 “one-sentence stories” about building better habits. (They are not all exactly one sentence, but they are very short.) None of these stories are mine. They were sent to me by readers of Atomic Habits. My hope is that these examples will illustrate how real people are putting the book into …