“Our job in this life is not to shape ourselves into some ideal we imagine we ought to be, but to find out who we already are and become it.” — Steven Pressfield Why it works Steven Pressfield (pictured) is one of the most influential voices on creativity and the inner resistance we face when doing … Continued

“The desire to do something because you find it deeply satisfying and personally challenging inspires the highest levels of creativity, whether it’s in the arts, sciences, or business.” — Teresa Amabile Why it works Teresa Amabile (pictured) is an American organizational psychologist best known for her research on motivation, performance, and creativity in the workplace. … Continued

“What would it be like if I could accept life, accept this moment, exactly as it is?” — Tara Brach Why it works Tara Brach (pictured) is a clinical psychologist, meditation teacher, and author who blends mindfulness with modern psychology. In her eponymous New York Times bestseller, she defines Radical Acceptance as the willingness to … Continued

“Desire is persistent, but happiness is fleeting.” — Daniel Z. Lieberman Why it works Daniel Z. Lieberman (pictured) is a professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. He is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of motivation and reward and the author of the international bestseller The Molecule of More. His … Continued

“The Comfort Zone is supposed to keep your life safe, but what it really does is keep your life small.” — Phil Stutz Why it works Phil Stutz (pictured) is known for his unconventional and highly practical approach to therapy, and he’s one of the most influential therapists of our time. Based in Los Angeles, … Continued

“Time management is pain management.” — Nir Eyal Why it works Nir Eyal (pictured) is a leading expert on habit formation and focus. A former startup founder and Stanford lecturer, he’s best known for his bestselling books Hooked and Indistractable, which explore how habits form and how to regain control over our attention. Nir has also been one … Continued

“Just because you can use video doesn’t mean you have to.” — Jeremy Bailenson Why it works Jeremy Bailenson (pictured) is a Professor of Communication at Stanford University and the founding director of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab. As one of the world’s leading experts on how digital environments shape the human mind, his research … Continued

“A thought is harmless unless we believe it.” — Byron Katie Why it works Byron Katie (pictured) is an American author and speaker whose work has helped millions of people find greater clarity and peace of mind. In her 2002 book Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life, she introduced a method called The Work. The … Continued

“Human relationships are not rocket science — they are far, far more complicated.” — James W. Pennebaker Why it works James W. Pennebaker (pictured) is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. He’s widely regarded as one of the most influential researchers in health psychology. His work has been featured … Continued

“To make better decisions today that create happier tomorrows, we need to find ways to close the gap between our current and future selves.” — Hal Hershfield Why it works Hal Hershfield (pictured) is a Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. After completing his PhD in psychology at … Continued