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Richard M. Ryan is an American psychologist known for developing self-determination theory with Edward L. Deci. The framework distinguishes forms of motivation and proposes that autonomy, competence, and relatedness are basic psychological needs supporting sustained motivation and well-being. It is...

Carol Dweck's groundbreaking research distinguishes between a 'fixed mindset'the belief that abilities are innateand a 'growth mindset'the belief that intelligence and skills can be developed. This book explains how our underlying beliefs dictate our success in academics, sports, business, and relat...

Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) was an American psychologist associated with humanistic psychology, an approach that emphasized growth, meaning, and human potential. He is best known for organizing human motives into a hierarchy of needs, first presented in a 1943 paper and later developed in his books....

E. Tory Higgins is an American social psychologist whose research examines motivation, self-regulation, judgment, and decision-making. He developed self-discrepancy theory, which relates emotional experiences to differences among a person's actual, ideal, and ought selves. His regulatory focus theor...

Carol S. Dweck is an American psychologist and professor at Stanford University whose research examines motivation, personality, and beliefs about human abilities. She is known for distinguishing fixed mindsets, in which abilities are viewed as largely unchangeable, from growth mindsets, in which th...

Arie W. Kruglanski is an Israeli-American social psychologist born in 1939 whose research examines motivation, judgment, knowledge formation, and group behavior. He is closely associated with the theory of need for cognitive closure, which concerns the desire for a definite answer and an aversion to...

James O. Prochaska was an American clinical psychologist known for co-developing the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change with Carlo C. DiClemente. The model describes change as movement through stages commonly identified as precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance,...

YNAB (You Need A Budget) is a proactive zero-based budgeting platform designed to give every dollar a job. Unlike simple expense trackers, it focuses on changing financial behavior through its unique methodology. It offers detailed reporting, goal tracking, and extensive educational resources, inclu...

Angela Duckworth (born 1970) is an American psychologist known for research identifying grit as a predictor of long-term achievement, author of 'Grit' (2016).

BetterMe offers digital health coaching designed for individuals seeking improved fitness and wellness. The program provides personalized workout plans and nutritional guidance tailored to each user’s specific needs and goals. Certified coaches offer ongoing support through a mobile application, ass...

William McDougall (1871–1938) was a British-American psychologist who championed instinct theory and hormic psychology, and was an early advocate for a purposive, goal-directed view of behavior.

Personal Power is a motivational audio and video self-help program created by American life coach Tony Robbins, originally released in 1989 and one of the best-selling personal development programs of its era.

Educational talk series hosted by Oprah Winfrey on OWN from 2011 to 2013, focused on personal development and life lessons drawn from her own experiences and notable guests.

Sweatcoin is a mobile application that tracks physical activity through steps taken. The app converts movement into “Sweatcoins,” which can be redeemed for rewards. It motivates individuals to increase their daily step count and engage in fitness activities. This app is particularly useful for those...

US syndicated daytime talk show hosted by motivational speaker and author Mel Robbins that premiered in September 2019, focused on self-improvement topics.