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Psychology of Maximum Effectiveness
Real progress comes from elimination. If you look for it, there is a great contradiction in how most people spend the New Year. They sit down, decide…
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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5 *Real* High-Performance Mental Habits You Can Use Today
There is nothing more powerful than the habits elite performers have around how they think. The behaviors you witness are fueled by what is happening in…
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Expect the Best, and Get It
Years ago, I went to a party for a businessman who had thrown an event. It was held at one of his homes, and it was stunning. The views, the decor, the…
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Going "All In"
There are many differentiators between the ultra-successful and those who do very well, and one is the positioning of being “all in.”
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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The Power of Audacity
A trait I see in people who reach the top .01%? Audacity.
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Are You Limiting Yourself?
People who want to be great can be great…and I’ve seen it across so many industries. You just have to make the decision to be great first, and that is…
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Talent Isn't Your Savior, It's Your Ceiling
Talent is a high-risk gift. The way humans navigate their talent is often setting them up to be mediocre, not exceptional…even when they start off with…
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Managing Your Stress While Pushing Your Limits
Most stress management advice isn't written for people like you. The stress you feel isn't a bug—it's a feature of the path you've chosen. You’ve got to…
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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What is Hard Work, Anyway?
We've all heard the phrase, "Work hard and you'll succeed." It's plastered across motivational posters, echoed in graduation speeches, and repeated like…
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Get Your Fire Back
You want to be the best? You have to go the distance, and you’ve got to run that distance like it’s day one: motivated, ready to go, and tackling what’s…
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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You're Too Nice — and It's Holding You Back
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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Master the Dial: How to Express Emotions as a Leader
High achievers are often passionate people. They care deeply about what they do, and they invest *everything they have* into it. What they do matters to…
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Dr. Julie Gurner
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