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Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has said "talent without work is nothing" (Credit: Getty Images)
How we think

Is talent or hard work more important?

By David Robson

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How we think

An ancient trick to think more wisely

By David Robson
Splitting up projects into quick, bite-size tasks can allow you to enjoy the warm feeling of satisfaction when you tick them off your plan (Credit: Getty Images)
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A remedy for low motivation and passion

By David Robson
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How to build astonishing self-control

By David Robson
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The best motivation to reach your goals

By David Robson
A man staring at two possible paths
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Why indecision makes you smarter

By David Robson
The 'ostrich effect' coping mechanism is hiding your head in the sand, shifting attention away from the upsetting situation so you don’t have to process it (Credit: Getty Images)
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Why people don't learn from failure

By David Robson
When we feel threatened by events, we may look to our group identity to find comfort and become more dogmatic in our thinking (Credit: Getty)
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The unnerving power of existential fear

By David Robson
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The neglected trait that drives success

By David Robson
A friendly rivalry can boost performance - and bring out the best in everyone (Credit: Getty)
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The rivalry that makes you better

By David Robson
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The thinking trap that dupes you

By David Robson
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Why bad customer behaviour is rising

By Kate Morgan
Worried woman watching a plane taking off
How we think

A negative mindset that haunts so many

By David Robson
We're conditioned to admire successful people and mimic their habits - even if some of these habits are eccentric (Credit: Getty)
How we think

The power of eccentric rituals

By David Robson
Woman looking stressed
How we think

The big downside of hiding stress

By David Robson
Elizabeth Holmes
How we think

Why people believe their own big lies

By David Robson