Nine Things Successful People Do Differently
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Decades of research on achievement
suggests people at the top of their game tend to reach their goals because of
what they do-not because of who they are. In this short, provocative, and
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useful HBR Single, motivational psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson translates
the psychological secrets of these winning human beings for your use.
Halvorson expands on her immensely popular blog post to give more detail on
each of her nine suggested actions-from getting specific about goals and
aggressively monitoring your achievements to understanding the importance of
having "grit."
By emphasizing what successful people do consistently and effectively,
Halvorson provides the path to help you accomplish your goals, once and for
all.
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