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Does a ‘dark triad’ of personality traits make you more successful?
The dark side of human personality has long fascinated the public and psychologists alike. Research has linked unpleasant traits such as selfishness and a lack of empathy to a higher income and better odds of
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Applying for a Ph.D.? These 10 tips can help you succeed
Few things mark the return of the academic year like shorter days, falling leaves, and inquiries about applying for graduate school. For those nursing ambitions of pursuing a Ph.D., the prospect of navigating the labyrinthine
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Angela Duckworth On Grit And The Power Of Perseverance
Is grit the secret sauce that drives success? More important than both talent and intellect? We’re talking the power and limits of grit. Grit is the new buzzword for success: At work, in school, in
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Which New Year’s Resolutions Are Most Likely to Stick?
Come Jan. 1, 40% of Americans determine to be nicer, eat healthier or quit smoking—and stick to that plan for months after. A majority don’t succeed. There’s even an unofficial holiday called Ditch New Year’s
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Angela Duckworth: ‘A Passion Is Developed More Than It Is Discovered’
NPR: I spoke to Angela Duckworth, the New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, about the importance of controlling your own destiny, why she decided to pursue writing her book
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How Praise Became a Consolation Prize
The Atlantic: As a young researcher, Carol Dweck was fascinated by how some children faced challenges and failures with aplomb while others shrunk back. Dweck, now a psychologist at Stanford University, eventually identified two core
