Ozan Varol

Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist, award-winning law professor, and author of non-fiction books. Follow Ozan on his personal blog here.

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Ozan Varol

Why Setting Goals For Yourself Makes You Less Likely To Achieve Them

When we focus on outcomes, activities that we normally love become chores. I love writing, but it stops being fun when I mechanically view it as a means to more pageviews, higher conversion rates, or increased social media shares. An outcome-focused mind is an impatient mind.

What Teddy Roosevelt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, And Sofia Vergara Have In Common​

We’re all in a race to the center, trying to look like the others, sound like the others, and act like the others. Our internal narrative and the 100-decibel sirens of our conformist society tell us to play it safe and follow the herd. But the way to get ahead is to channel your inner Teddy, Sofia, and Arnold, and embrace, rather than conceal, your differences.

6 Secrets To Success From The Athlete Who Revolutionized The High Jump

It often takes a beginner’s mind to enable revolutionary changes. The ability to disrupt established methods and find new ways of looking at old ideas is one of the most sought-after qualifications in all fields. It’s a super power that allows you to be right when others are wrong.