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Olympians aren’t special - they just practice mental skills daily
Elite tools are public domain.
Mario Peshev
June 22, 2025
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
The People You Pick, Pick Your Path
Spiritual thinker, Sukhraj S. Dhillon, on intentional relationships.
“You cannot change the people around you. But you can change the people that you choose to be around.”
Breaking the Endurance Loop
Writer Alix E. Harrow on the lingering instincts of adversity.
“Survival is a hard habit to break, my friends, because even in peace, we carry the weight of past battles.”
Structure = Freedom
High-performance strategist, Felecia Etienne, on daily discipline.
“Systemize your day. Structure and consistency are key to achieving your goals and creating the life you want.”
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Productivity Tools and Resources
Olympian Mindset for Everyday Wins
Discover the psychological tools elite athletes use to stay focused and resilient. Learn how you can apply these mental hacks to improve your everyday performance.
Mental Foundations of Growth
Unpack the mental foundations of lasting self-betterment. Explore the psychology behind motivation, growth, and transformation.
What We're Reading
The Daily Stoic - Daily insights blending ancient wisdom and modern science to help you build resilience, master daily discipline, and create a purposeful life.
Brain Food
Today I Learned: Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the Moon were captured using a $2.3 million camera mounted upside down on the lunar module. (Source)
Science: Bananas contain tryptophan, which the body converts into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that can improve mood. (Source)
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Resource Spotlight
Grit That Bends, Not Breaks
Monthly dispatches cut through self-help fluff with practical philosophy, hard-earned wisdom, and psychological tools. Designed for thinkers, doers, and makers who value clarity over clichés and resilience over quick fixes.
Stoic Tools, Steady Wins
Monthly dispatches blend ancient Stoic principles with modern performance strategies - offering actionable insights, mental models, and goal-setting tools to help leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs align their actions with purpose, resist distraction, and make steady progress without burnout or bravado.
Rethinking Timelines, Rewriting Potential
Monthly dispatches challenge conventional wisdom about success, spotlight late bloomers, and offer science-backed insights on timing, growth, and potential - equipping professionals, educators, and creatives to reframe self-doubt, resist toxic timelines, and embrace nonlinear paths to achievement.
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