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Strategic Thinking

Understanding why quitters win

Fear
Is the Pandemic Making You Smarter?

Nick Tasler on May 5, 2020

It goes without saying that the pandemic is extremely difficult. But what if the pandemic is also super-charging your brain?

It goes without saying that the pandemic is extremely difficult. But what if the pandemic is also super-charging your brain?

Stress
Confessions of a Self-Hating Motivational Speaker

Nick Tasler on February 22, 2019

Sure, that TED talk was inspiring. But how long will that burst of inspiration last? Surprising research may have some answers.

Sure, that TED talk was inspiring. But how long will that burst of inspiration last? Surprising research may have some answers.

Bias
Why We Accidentally Prevent People From Changing

Nick Tasler on March 22, 2017

New research reveals a hidden bias that prevents our kids, our co-workers, and our spouses from making the changes we hope to see.

New research reveals a hidden bias that prevents our kids, our co-workers, and our spouses from making the changes we hope to see.

Resilience
Are Resilient People Delusional?

Nick Tasler on March 22, 2017

Research shows that the people who most successfully overcome setbacks feel in control of their environment. But isnt that belief an illusion?

Research shows that the people who most successfully overcome setbacks feel in control of their environment. But isnt that belief an illusion?

Career
3 Rules of Change We Too Often Forget

Nick Tasler on August 10, 2016

Sudden change can disorient and confuse us. Fortunately, our brains are insanely well-equipped to handle it.

Sudden change can disorient and confuse us. Fortunately, our brains are insanely well-equipped to handle it.

Stress
How Stress Makes Us Healthier and Happier

Nick Tasler on July 25, 2016

We all know that stress kills. But what if we are all wrong? What if stress is not killing us, but carrying us?

We all know that stress kills. But what if we are all wrong? What if stress is not killing us, but carrying us?

Smoking
Can You Conquer Adversity in 10 Minutes?

Nick Tasler on June 15, 2016

Exciting new research shows how a surprisingly simple 10-minute intervention can help us boost grades, lose weight, quit smoking, improve marriages, and conquer stress. Seriously.

Exciting new research shows how a surprisingly simple 10-minute intervention can help us boost grades, lose weight, quit smoking, improve marriages, and conquer stress. Seriously.

Creativity
The Kafka Effect

Nick Tasler on April 5, 2016

When the unexpected happens, surprising new research shows how your mind activates a little known superpower.

When the unexpected happens, surprising new research shows how your mind activates a little known superpower.

Anger
Use Black Diamonds to Trigger Change

Nick Tasler on November 11, 2015

What the psychology of social change can teach us about getting our kids to bed on time and keeping our co-workers from taking jabs at each other.

What the psychology of social change can teach us about getting our kids to bed on time and keeping our co-workers from taking jabs at each other.

Career
Who Is Your Anti-You?

Nick Tasler on September 23, 2014

Bad decisions in life, love, and business can be avoided by discovering your Anti-You.

Bad decisions in life, love, and business can be avoided by discovering your Anti-You.

Persuasion
3 Decisions That Shaped Robert Strauss’ Legacy of Influence

Nick Tasler on March 20, 2014

In a world that refuses to stop changing, agility has become the secret to success and happiness. Both loved and hated, nobody better exemplifies agility in the face of rapid change than Robert Strauss.

In a world that refuses to stop changing, agility has become the secret to success and happiness. Both loved and hated, nobody better exemplifies agility in the face of rapid change than Robert Strauss.

Leadership
5 Decisions That Silence George Washington's Critics

Nick Tasler on February 17, 2014

On the day that America recognizes the original “Mr. President’s” birth, cynics might wonder how the slave-owning George Washington became known as the nation’s greatest leader despite being an ungifted orator, a mediocre military strategist, and not a particularly profound thinker. These 5 decisions give us an answer.

On the day that America recognizes the original “Mr. President’s” birth, cynics might wonder how the slave-owning George Washington became known as the nation’s greatest leader despite being an ungifted orator, a mediocre military strategist, and not a particularly profound thinker. These 5 decisions give us an answer.

Career
5 Decisions That Shaped Shirley Temple's Remarkable Life

Nick Tasler on February 12, 2014

Shirley Temple was more than just a child star who somehow avoided the fate of…well, a child star. The 85 years of decisions that shaped her life and career offer excellent decision lessons for us all.

Shirley Temple was more than just a child star who somehow avoided the fate of…well, a child star. The 85 years of decisions that shaped her life and career offer excellent decision lessons for us all.

Diet
It's Time to Put Your Goals on a Diet

Nick Tasler on February 6, 2014

Recent dieting studies give us a helpful metaphor for more strategically and decisively becoming the people we want to be this year.

Recent dieting studies give us a helpful metaphor for more strategically and decisively becoming the people we want to be this year.

Career
4 Intriguing Decisions From Martin Luther King

Nick Tasler on January 20, 2014

There is no question that Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great orator and an inspiring leader. Less has been said about his brilliance as a strategic decision-maker. Here are four key strategic decisions in the life and career of Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Nick Tasler

There is no question that Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great orator and an inspiring leader. Less has been said about his brilliance as a strategic decision-maker. Here are four key strategic decisions in the life and career of Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Nick Tasler