How to Be an Expert in Science

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I think most people don't really need to concern themselves with those things if you're not going to make something your job or it's like your number one hobby in life. I'm pretty confident sticking to things like index funds always going for land a real estate over things that don't have objective value stocks generally mean good returns. You know general principles like diversification and then you're going to have say a 5 to 10 percent return on your investment generally. If you just want to get lean you don't need to know what the current controversy is on the on calorie cycling for example, he says.

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What is willpower, really? What are the differences among willpower, self-control, self-discipline, and other related concepts? What are the best ways to become more self-disciplined? What are the differences between enthusiasm and motivation? What are the most effective motivators? What are fixed, performance, and growth mindsets? It's possible to work too hard and thus degrade our productivity; but is it possible to be too productive? What does it really mean to "work"? Why are there so many competing kinds of diet advice? What are the best ways of dealing with cravings? Are there physical, non-psychological correlates for cravings? What are some of the most common or worst mistakes people make with diet and exercise?

Menno Henselmans is a former business consultant turned international public speaker, scientific researcher, and educator. His works have been published in over a dozen languages, and his website was ranked the #1 fitness website by The Huffington Post. He recently published the bestselling book The Science of Self-control: 53 tips to stick to your diet, be more productive and excel in life.

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