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Murphy's Law, Kidlin's Law, Gilbert's Law, Walson's Law, and Falkland's Law each give a rule of thumb for work and business. They cover things going wrong, defining problems, growth, making money, and when not to decide. 1. Murphy's Law: Expect Things to Go Wrong Murphy's Law says that if anything can go wrong, it will. It's a good reason to plan for trouble. Project planning: Build in contingencies. Things tend to fail at the worst time. Performance management: Expect errors, and help people steer around the common ones. Risk assessment: Prepare for the worst outcome and limit the damage. Practical creativity: Think through odd scenarios, because problems can show up in unexpected ways. 2. Kidlin's Law: Write the Problem Down A problem that is stated clearly is half solved. Kidlin's Law says that once you can articulate a problem well, a solution is easier to reach. Write the problem in a short, precise statement. Look at it from several angles,...

Habits rarely go smoothly, which is why resilience matters. This guide covers rewards, mindfulness, motivation, how the brain handles repetition, and a goal-setting method called WOOP. 1. Work With Human Nature Resilience isn't only about getting through hard times. It also means sticking with the slow part of building a habit. Most of us want results now and don't want to put in the effort. So use that impulse. Celebrate small wins and reward yourself when you follow through. That ties good feelings to the habit, and a habit you enjoy is easier to keep. 2. Reward Right Away A reward works best when it comes right after the behavior. The brain's reward system, which involves dopamine, appears to link the good feeling to what you just did, so you're more likely to do it again. A simple way to try this is a "Trip Fund" box. Each time you stick to the habit, drop a little money in. Repeat it enough and the behavior gets easier to sustain. 3. Notice What You Feel ...

You can't always pick what you feel. You can pick what you do next, and your mood often follows. This article covers two sets of moves. One turns negative feelings into motivation. The other keeps good feelings from going to your head. Fighting Negative Feelings With Action Sing when you're low. Singing can release endorphins and lift your mood. Do it when you feel down, not after you feel better. Laugh when you're sad. Laughter shifts your perspective. Look for something funny, even in a bad mood, and the sadness loosens. Push harder when you're ill. Doing more tells your mind that a temporary setback hasn't beaten you. Walk toward fear. Act while you're still afraid. Each time you do, fear holds less power over you. Dress well. How you look affects how you feel. Good clothes can make you more sure of yourself. Speak firmly when unsure. Use your voice with conviction. Speaking that way gives you a sense of control. Remember past wins when you doubt yourself. Th...

 I recently read Mark Minervini's "Mindset Secrets for Winning." Five ideas from it stuck with me: self-image, visualization, handling pressure, sleep, and empathy. Self-image Minervini says high achievers protect their self-image, especially on off-days. When a practice session is going badly, they cut it short instead of sinking into a rut. When it is going well, they let it run, because that drives the success deep into the nervous system. He calls this "perfect practice," and says it builds skill and confidence together. After a good session, focus on what went well. Visualization and mental rehearsal Mental training matters as much as physical training. The book cites Soviet athletes who split their time between the two, and Harvard research in which students who visualized a task in advance performed with nearly 100% accuracy, against 55% for those who did not. There are three kinds of imagery: internal (what you see through your own eyes), external (watch...