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Human Performance

science of us Feb. 21, 2017

To Navigate a Challenge, Pretend You’re Giving Advice to a FriendWhen we take ourselves out of the picture, we often gain a more holistic view.

By Brad Stulberg
Feb. 7, 2017

The Curse of Being Too PassionateDo you control your drive, or does your drive control you?

By Brad Stulberg
Nov. 28, 2016

Life Lessons From the Guy Who Just Ran the Appalachian Trail Faster Than Anyone“So much of success comes down to what is happening inside your head.”

By Brad Stulberg

Oct. 25, 2016

This Is One of the Only Performance-Enhancing Supplements That Actually WorksThe very real effects of totally fake interventions.

By Brad Stulberg
motivation Sept. 20, 2016

What Separates Champions From ‘Almost Champions’?New research helps explain why some people keep going when others quit.

By Brad Stulberg
Sept. 11, 2016

The Obscure Ultra-Endurance Sport Women Are Quietly DominatingAn intriguing twist on an old theory about extreme endurance events.

By Melissa Dahl
Aug. 16, 2016

Olympic Champions’ Minds Are Quieter Than YoursAll-out effort combined with all-out chill.

By Melissa Dahl