AQR International Blog
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Partnering with InteRRact
We are pleased to announce an important development in creating awareness of Mental Toughness. Particularly in continuing to evidence the application of the concept to many walks of life as well as to identify new and important applications. AQR International is...
Your First Three Hours Will Make Or Break You
I’m a morning person and it is by far the most productive part of the day for me. After a good night’s sleep and a solid power up routine then I’m into my ‘to do’ list. I was really interested to read a piece by one of my favourite authorities on willpower,...
Monday Motivation
“How you think when you lose determines how long it will be until you win.” — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Why Being In Awe Helps Your Mindset And Wellbeing
A 2015 study led by Dacher Keltner, Professor of Psychology at University of California, Berkeley and founder of the Greater Good Science Center, found that “being in awe” can be beneficial to your mindset and wellbeing. Dacher commented that “the things we do to...
How You See Life Clearer When You Get A Good Night’s Sleep
I find that a good night’s sleep is crucial to the success of my morning routine and therefore my day. A good night’s sleep and no hangover means I wake up feeling fresh. I’m immediately and automatically in a positive mindset ready to get stuck into the day. Moreover...
How To Switch Off Work When You’re On Vacation
It is school holiday time in many parts of the world and families are heading off on vacation with their workaholic breadwinner(s) physically present but mentally absent. Unfortunately I am a major culprit here so this post is for me too. How and perhaps more...