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Make mistakes on purpose – it can dramatically boost your performance

9 March 2022

"Deliberate erring" offers a surprising but effective way to enhance your memory and improve how you perform in many unexpected areas of life, says David Robson
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How to use little rituals to boost your mental performance

12 January 2022

Keen to gain an edge for the day ahead? A secular ritual really can bring greater success even for rational thinkers, writes David Robson

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