We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive.
Why are some people and organisations more inventive, pioneering and successful than others? And why are they able to repeat their success again and...
Angela Duckworth discusses her research on the concept of grit - the combination of passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals. Duckworth argues...
When I decided to start exercising consistently 10 years ago, this is what actually happened: I tried "getting motivated." It worked sometimes. I tried...