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Welcome to the Human Performance blog. Here you can read articles and essays on the psychology of Performance, Behaviour, Creativity, Daily Work and The Self. The articles here have a specific focus. However, the material applies to any domain where human beings are required to perform to the highest level.

If you are self-employed, or an employee, a corporate executive, an independent athlete or an artist. Whether you are an amateur or professional in medicine, sport, business or emergency services, the content here on Human Performance will assist you to change your behaviours, reach your performance goals, and become the unified active agent, The Performatist, in your own life.

The content is compiled from established theory and empirical research, spans several sub-disciplines of psychology, and dips a toe into philosophy. I always attempt to present these findings in an unambiguous and easily digestible yet factual way. I hope you enjoy reading.

Primary Content Topics

Performance

Perception
Cognition
Memory
Emotion
Resilience

Behaviour

Conditioning
Reinforcement
Habituation
Goal Setting
Coaching

Creativity

Intelligence
Expertise
Genius
Thinking
Imagination

Daily Work

Happiness
Employment
The Workplace
Stress
Leadership

The Self

The Self
Identity
Personality

Podcast

The Mental Game


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Recent Articles

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Performance

Peak Performer Podcast Episode Cover Image for episode How To Build Self-Confidence

EP011 How To Build Self-Confidence: The Psychology of Performance

Larry G. Maguire
19 November 2022
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Does Free Will Exist? An Examination of Who or What Makes Our Decisions

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6 November 2022
On Becoming The Performatist

On Becoming The Performatist

Larry G. Maguire
8 September 2020

Behaviour

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Self Determination Theory: What Motivates You To Work (At Your Best) And What Doesn't

Larry G. Maguire
17 April 2022
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5 Key Psychological Skills of Elite Performers

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24 January 2021

Creativity

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9 Ways To Take Your Creative Thinking To A New Level

Larry G. Maguire
23 January 2020

Daily Work

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EP010 Rob O'Donohue on Creating Positive Workplace Culture

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Self Determination Theory people in a crowd

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The Self

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Does Free Will Exist? An Examination of Who or What Makes Our Decisions

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Autotelic Personality: The Secret to Effortless High Performance

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The Lifelong Struggle To Be Yourself

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