Recomeços e sucesso, ou não

"She learned that rather than perceiving time as a continuum, we tend to think about our lives in “episodes,” creating story arcs from the notable incidents, or chapters, in our lives.

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This research helped us develop the idea that the start of a new life chapter, no matter how small, might be able to give people the impression of a clean slate. These new chapters are moments when the labels we use to describe ourselves, who we are, and what we're living through shift, compelling us to shift with them."

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These statistics suggest that when we’re seeking to change, the disruptions to our lives triggered by physical transitions can be just as powerful as the fresh starts spurred by new beginnings on our calendars.

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Instead of getting a performance boost from a trade as struggling players had, top performers suffered from resets, which made their recent successes feel farther in the rearview mirror and forced them to rebuild their record from scratch.

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Not everyone benefits from a fresh start. When you’re on a roll, any disruption can be a setback. We see this at home and at work, and though the disruption itself might seem like no big deal, even trivial, the consequences can weigh you down. 

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that while fresh starts are helpful for kick-starting change, they can also be unwelcome disruptors of well-functioning routines. Anyone seeking to maintain good habits should beware."

Interessante... talvez explique porque poucos jogadores mantém o alto nível após uma transferência.

Trechos retirados de "The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be" de Katy Milkman.