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Building Better Habits of Thinking
Articles about how champions in every field use their beliefs to make themselves better at what they do.
The Bigger Opportunity
Transform SAT/ACT Struggles into Lifelong Success
Building Better Habits of Feeling
Articles about how champions in every field use their emotions to make themselves better at what they do.
Building Better Habits of Learning
Articles focused on helping you learn how to master any game of skill.
Mastering School Subjects
Learn a better approach to your more challenging classes.
Mastering the SAT and ACT
Learn a better approach to practicing for the SAT and ACT.
Overcoming Test Anxiety
Learn a better approach to pressure situations so you can always play your best game.
Parents, These Are For You
Steve and Tom offer advice on how to support your teenagers as they strive to improve themselves.
Student Case Studies
Lessons we've learned from working with certain students over the years.
Testimonials
A collection of thank-you notes from our students and parents that we've held onto over the years.
Featured Posts
Aim For Perfection Without Ruining Your Life
"If you're using perfection as a club, remember this one thing: you're the one holding the club, and you can stop hitting yourself any time you want."
Have High Expectations Without Crippling Stress
"The idea of embracing a high goal and letting go of it may seem to be a contradiction—and it is! Great performers learn to do both."
Is Your Child Struggling with Key Stage 2 Maths?
If your child is struggling with Key Stage 2 maths material, here's how to address the problem before the SATs.

The Bigger Opportunity Posts

Transform SAT/ACT Struggles into Lifelong Success

Late Bloomer (Part 4)
Brandy learns how to succeed.
Late Bloomer (Part 3)
Your teenager can turn this challenge into an opportunity for success -- not just on the SAT or ACT, but for life.
Late Bloomer (Part 2)
If your teenager has not yet succeeded in school, it suggests above all that they have not yet learned how to use their potential.
Late Bloomer (Part 1)
Is your teenager a late bloomer: a capable young person who has not yet succeeded in school?
Heal Math Wounds (Part 5)
The opportunity for your teenager to transform their struggle with the SAT / ACT into a training experience that can help them build habits for lifelong success.
Heal Math Wounds (Part 4)
Jonah's new approach that lead him to success
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The Secret To “Perfect” High School Essay Writing
Tom reveals his "secret" formula to writing the perfect high school essay. (Spoiler alert: it's going to look a lot like common sense. That's not an accident.)
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What Is Your Teenager's Ultimate Potential?
"If you don’t know how far your teenage child can go, how should you think about their potential? Here's the position you want to take: it is unlimited."
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How to Help Your Teenager Gain Confidence in the Classroom
"If your teenager is engaged and making an effort, if they are in the process of developing themselves, then give them your confidence, not your worry."
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How to Learn Anything You Want (No, Seriously!)
Tom talks about the seven simple steps of learning literally anything. It's always the same seven steps!
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Emotional Mastery and Playing Like a Champion
Steve on helping teenagers master the emotional components of playing their best game.
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