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Two men in athletic clothing stand against a black background, with glowing light trails swirling around them—symbolizing the energy and persistence involved in forming habits through dedication and motion.

The Well

How do elite performers automate their habits?

Practice doesn’t actually make perfect. Here’s the willpower equation necessary for elite athletes and musicians.

John Templeton Foundation

Line drawing of a person with one arm raised, swinging a tennis racket to hit an unseen ball—motion lines suggest the path of the racket and capture the power of habit in each practiced stroke.

The Well

Hit peak performance with the power of habit

There’s a psychological reason you haven’t created healthier habits in your life.

John Templeton Foundation

mental chatter

What to do if your inner voice is cruel

Half our day is spent not living in the moment. Here’s how to change that.

A muscular figure pries open the jaws of a roaring lion lying on its back, depicted in a dramatic, dynamic scene with expressive brushstrokes—symbolizing the struggle of learning how to change habits.

The Well

The secret habits that control your life

Habit-forming rituals are subconsciously controlling your life. Here’s how to master them.

John Templeton Foundation

Collective Illusions

We’re wired for conformity. That’s why we have to practice dissent.

"I believe our society's gotten to the point where you can't question. You can't provoke. You just have to adhere to consensus."

Stand Together

A digital, wireframe illustration of a DNA double helix strand is displayed against a black background, evoking concepts from quantum biology.

The Well

Can quantum science supercharge genetics?

Are physicists about to decode a mysterious field of science that could have huge implications for your health?

John Templeton Foundation

Illustration of a nude male figure with arms and legs extended in two positions, inscribed in a circle and square, known as the Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci, exemplifying the law of symmetry in human anatomy.

The Well

A mind-blowing explanation of symmetry

Basic and breath-taking – Dr. Frank Wilczek addresses symmetry’s critical role in nature’s laws and what we consider to be beautiful.

John Templeton Foundation

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