Start Where You Are
The power of de-emphasizing long-term goals in favor of short-term progress The post Start Where You Are appeared first on David Epstein .
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Afghanistan Doomscrolling and the Reality of Deterrence
A late night internet rabbit hole gave me a different perspective on the news The post Afghanistan Doomscrolling and the Reality of Deterrence appeared first on David Epstein .
Getting Over Gold: Athletes and Mental Health
Certain mental tools that help athletes in the short-term can be harmful in the long run The post Getting Over Gold: Athletes and Mental Health appeared first on David Epstein .
Wait, Weed Makes You Faster??
Misconceptions around a star sprinter’s ban for smoking in Oregon The post Wait, Weed Makes You Faster?? appeared first on David Epstein .
How to Turn “High Conflict” into Good Conflict
Astronaut-tested tips for stopping a snowballing argument in its tracks The post How to Turn “High Conflict” into Good Conflict appeared first on David Epstein .
The Updated RANGE Is Here!
The chapter-length afterword I added is finally out The post The Updated RANGE Is Here! appeared first on David Epstein .
You’re Fooling Yourself, Which Is Great for Your Endurance
Alex Hutchinson on the bizarre neuroscience of endurance The post You’re Fooling Yourself, Which Is Great for Your Endurance appeared first on David Epstein .
How To Quiet the Chatter in Your Head
Tips for dealing with an annoying inner voice The post How To Quiet the Chatter in Your Head appeared first on David Epstein .
Some Personal News: I’m a Podcast Host!
"We learn who we are in practice, not in theory," so I'm embarking on a new experiment. The post Some Personal News: I m a Podcast Host! appeared first on David Epstein .
False Conviction
How fingerprint and firearmexperts use misleading math to appear infallible The post False Conviction appeared first on David Epstein .