Why Don’t More Teams Use the Full-Court Press?

Why Don’t More Teams Use the Full-Court Press?

A highly effective tactical move in basketball, the full-court press is rarely used. What are the advantages of the full-court press? And why don’t teams use it more often? The full-court press is a basketball tactic, involving the entire court, in which players aggressively surround those from the other team to keep them from getting the ball across midcourt. We’ll look at an example that demonstrates the power of the full-court press in action, while also revealing why it’s so underutilized.

Losing a Parent: The One Silver Lining

Losing a Parent: The One Silver Lining

Losing a parent is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a child. But, once the initial, most acute grieving subsides, is it possible that losing a parent can make a child stronger? We’ll cover the theory of “desirable difficulties” and look at why it may not be a coincidence that some of the most successful people in history lost a parent when they were young.

The Ultimate Guide to Interest-Based Bargaining

The Ultimate Guide to Interest-Based Bargaining

What is interest-based bargaining? And how can it help you negotiate successfully? Interest-based bargaining is a negotiation strategy that focuses on the interests of the parties (what they really want) rather than their positions (what they think the solution is). Learn why interest-based negotiation is more effective than positional bargaining and how to use it for successful negotiations.

You’re Missing the Point of the David and Goliath Story: Here’s Why

You’re Missing the Point of the David and Goliath Story: Here’s Why

For thousands of years, the Biblical David and Goliath story has given hope to underdogs inspired by David’s miraculous victory against the giant Goliath, with only a rock, sling, and stick at his disposal. The odds were against David…or were they?  In David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell argues that we misunderstand the David and Goliath story particularly and underdog victories in general. Keep reading to learn why you’ve been getting the moral of this story wrong, and what the real takeaways are.

Law 46: Never Appear Too Perfect (48 Laws of Power)

Law 46: Never Appear Too Perfect (48 Laws of Power)

Overview of Law #46: Never Appear Too Perfect Your talents and achievements will generate envy. The envious will work quietly against you. To forestall or mitigate envy, admit to a flaw or weakness, emphasize the role of luck, or downplay your talents. Envy is extremely dangerous — recognize it and don’t let it escalate. This is why you should never appear too perfect.

48 Laws of Power | Law 45: Preach the Need for Change, but Never Reform Too Much at Once

48 Laws of Power | Law 45: Preach the Need for Change, but Never Reform Too Much at Once

Overview of Law #45: Preach the Need for Change, but Never Reform Too Much at Once Everyone understands the need for change, but people are nonetheless creatures of habit. Too much change is unsettling and will spark backlash. Make a show of respecting the old way of doing things. Evoke revered history and cloak your changes in familiar rituals.

3 Common Desirable Difficulties That Make You Better

3 Common Desirable Difficulties That Make You Better

What are desirable difficulties? Are all difficulties desirable? Desirable difficulties are so-called disadvantages that can actually be strong advantages. They build resilience and make you seek surprising strengths despite having the difficulties. We’ll cover three desirable difficulties — disability, tragedy, and having nothing — and look at why these difficulties may make you stronger than you would have been without them.