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·August 26, 2025·5 min read

Belief in Success and Meaning in Life Boost Well-Being

New research shows that meaning in life and self-efficacy—the belief in one’s ability to succeed—are critical for well-being, regardless of sex. Men reported higher levels of passion and self-efficacy, but both men and women were otherwise similar in grit, mindset, and emotional balance.

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·June 10, 2024·2 min read

The Failure Myth: Success Doesn’t Always Follow

The belief that failure leads to success is often misguided and harmful. Analyzing over 1,800 participants across various experiments, researchers found that people vastly overestimate the likelihood of succeeding after failing. This misconception can demotivate individuals and hinder support for necessary interventions. Correcting these beliefs may shift focus towards more effective rehabilitation and reform efforts.

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·April 23, 2022·3 min read

Passion Is the Biggest Key to Success

For those who are considered the "best of the best" in their professional field, passion for what they do is key to their success.

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·September 20, 2020·4 min read

People’s Life Goals Relate to Their Personality

People formulate personal goals consistent with their personality traits, and their goals are related to how their personality changes over time.

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·May 12, 2020·4 min read

Not all psychopaths are violent. Study reveals why some are ‘successful’ instead

While psychopathy is generally associated with antisocial behaviors, many with the personality trait develop successful careers. A new study supports a novel model of psychopathy which runs contradictory to existing models of the disorder, focusing on the strengths associated with psychopathy, rather than just the deficits. Researchers found higher initial psychopathy was associated with a steeper increase of general inhibitory control and the inhibition of aggression over time. The effect was magnified among those who were "successful."