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Good Life Project · October 5, 2026 · 1h 7m

How 7 Core Beliefs Shape Your Health, Happiness, & Success | Shawn Achor

Shawn Achor, happiness researcher and author of The Power of Beliefs, shares insights from his new book on the 7 core beliefs that shape our health, happiness, and success. Drawing on research with the NFL, NASA, and the Marines, as well as personal stories like his daughter's premature birth, Achor explains how hidden beliefs about isolation, time, and self-worth can affect our well-being. He also shares practical strategies, including a two-word addition to pep talks and a family memory practice, to harness positive beliefs and thrive.

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The Two-Word Pep Talk
Achor reveals two specific words that transform a hollow pep talk into a credible path to success.
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The Cost of Believing You're Alone in the Effort
Believing you are the only one working hard makes challenges feel heavier and success seem more remote.

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