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Want to Succeed Forever? Develop This

It's not brain surgery.  But if you want to succeed at everything you do?  Listen up. We've heard it all.  Meditate.  Live in the moment.  Get enough sleep.  Accomplish the goals you -- and your boss-- set out for yourself.   Maybe even over-perform. But what if there were a mindset you could develop that would allow you to succeed forever? Well, now, a new study reports that we also need one additional "important psychological tool, a  “strategic mindset” , according to newswise.com. The study found that those who ask, "How else can I do this?" or "Is there a better way to do this," rather than just doing what they've always done to achieve success make out far better. But it's not just work that these kinds of people use this mindset for.  Stanford University psychologists report that this research shows that, as a result, people with this mindset "tend to apply more effective strategies when working towards their goals i...

Do You Think Belief in God Will Make You a Successful Entrepreneur? Sadly Not, Says Study

Admit it.  You've read those books, or watched those shows, that promise if you only believe in yourself (or God ), you'll become a billionaire . Or something close to that. Well, guess what?  A new study says that belief in the "prosperity gospel" will not make you a successful entrepreneur , according to newswise.com. Think you already knew that? Well, here's the proof. "Belief in the 'Prosperity Gospel' — that God financially blesses faithful followers — does not turn individuals into successful entrepreneurs. But prosperity beliefs can fuel values linked to entrepreneurial thinking, such as power and achievement, according to a Baylor University study," the web site reports. However, hate to tell you but researchers found no direct relationship between prosperity beliefs and willingness to take risks, and little connection to recognizing opportunities.  Guess what are the most typical traits of entrepreneurs?  Risk-taking and...