What I’m Reading – The Week of April 1st

Below are some of the most intriguing, thought-provoking and actionable performance-related content pieces I read, watched or listened to this week.

  • The Shadow Side of Greatness

Success in one area is often tied to failure in another area, especially at the extreme end of performance. The more extreme the greatness, the longer the shadow it casts.”

https://jamesclear.com/shadow-side

  • Separating Identity From Passion

Identities seem permanent, but they are in fact malleable. It may seem like we are stuck as who we are, but our stories can be altered.

https://www.scienceofrunning.com/2019/03/separating-my-identity-from-running.html?v=7516fd43adaa

  • Your Lifestyle Has Already Been Designed

A heartfelt rant about how our work makes us so tired and unfulfilled that we give the money right back. ”

https://www.raptitude.com/2010/07/your-lifestyle-has-already-been-designed/

  • Counter-intuitive Competitive Advantages

Scared and running > fat and happy.”

https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/counterintuitive-competitive-advantages/

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