Psychology Archives - Scott Krouse

For Better Results, Treat your Life Like a Series of Sprints

The problem with thinking of life as a marathon is that we’re literally running to our deathbeds. I’m just trying to get to next week. A better life metaphor is a series of sprints.

Embrace the Storm: Finding Joy in Chaos

The rain dripped down my floppy and now ill-suited sun hat, the thunder roared angrily at my back, and I ran. I ran in joyful bliss. The unexpected …

A Letter to Fear: We’re Not Alright

I’m writing to an emotion who’s always stirring up stress in my life. This letter is dedicated to my too often perilous leader, fear.

How Tracking Powered My 635-Mile Race to the Finish

My 635-mile virtual race was on life support. Three months of effort and 415 miles run. Could better tracking save the day?

The Danger of the Lazy “No:” Making Better Decisions

My wife and I were bed shopping. As we neared the store, my wife asked if I was about an adjustable frame. I immediately gave the lazy no.

Make Yourself Happy by Celebrating Others

As we struggle to find happiness inside our individual bubbles, we need to look outward. We can create happiness by celebrating others.

Know When to Fold ‘Em and Quit Like a Winner

In The Dip, Seth Godin states the key to success is “Quit the wrong stuff. Stick with the right stuff. Have the guts to do one or the other.”

Let Gratitude Be Your Guide To a Winning Life

In a world turned upside down where the future remains uncertain, I have a heart bursting with gratitude. Today I feel like…

Be Unreasonable for Unreasonable Results

Running into the 103-degree inferno, something inside me finally snapped.

I’m an advocate for consistency, but sometimes, you need to be unreasonable.

The Dark Side of Momentum

When’s the last time you found yourself chasing a goal and just falling further and further behind? This is the dark side of momentum.