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Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

Why Successful People Only Get More Successful - Nir And Far

Jun 24, 2024
Nir Eyal discusses why successful people continue to thrive, citing examples like Bridget Mendler and Stephen King. He explores the role of self-belief and optimism in driving success, emphasizing how confidence from winning can lead to continued accomplishments.
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Quick takeaways

  • Success builds momentum for more achievements by instilling self-belief and elevating future success expectations.
  • Self-belief and optimism, not just talent, are key in driving accomplishments by challenging limiting beliefs and celebrating strengths.

Deep dives

How Expectations Shape Success

Success breeds success as early rewards trigger ongoing achievements, instilling self-belief and elevating future success expectations. Studies reveal that unmerited early successes generate arbitrary inequality, propelling certain individuals toward greater accomplishments. Furthermore, self-confidence, informed by initial victories, plays a crucial role in directing individuals towards long-term success trajectories.

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