Anatomy of Achievement

9 | The Neuroscience of Deliberate Practice: Why Working Hard Isn't Enough

In this lab, we put you under the microscope—are you actually working hard?

8 | What Elite Performers Do Differently When They Practice

In this prelab, we prepare to ask the most heinous question a high-achiever can be asked, “are you actually working hard?”.

7 | Is Ambition Becoming a Dirty Word? The Psychology of Why Success Makes People Uncomfortable

In this lab, inspired by the substack ‘is having a boyfriend embarrassing?’, we discuss what constitutes healthy ambition, why unhealthy ambition can feel heavy,  and how we discern between them so that our approach to achievement is sustainable. The host also says “daddy” more times than are socially acceptable for a 20-minute episode.

6 | Why the People Closest to You Don't Support Your Ambitions (The Psychology of Tall Poppy Syndrome)

In this lab, we dissect the vexing paradox that strangers find it easier to support your goals and ambitions more than some of your nearest and dearest.

5 | The Psychology Behind Why Mastermind Groups Work (Or Don't)

In this lab, we finally put to use your knowledge that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. We dissect why a mastermind is the powerhouse of success by laying out the blueprint for creating a mastermind group. Extensive list of core values can be found at https://scottjeffrey.com/core-values-list/ [https://scottjeffrey.com/core-values-list/]