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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

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
Heal Math Wounds (Part 3)
What doesn't work, what does work and why!
Heal Math Wounds (Part 2)
A big part of the problem: a misunderstanding of how the brain works! The Other Part of the Problem - a wrong idea about what the SAT and ACT really are!
Heal Math Wounds (Part 1)
Is your teenager having a hard time on tests like the SAT or ACT because of weakness in math?
Close the Gap (Part 5)
This is the Bigger Opportunity for your teenager to transform their struggle with the SAT or ACT into a training experience that will help them build habits for life-long success.
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Master Test Anxiety (Part 6)
Thinking bigger, self-confidence, learning mastery -- all add up to unlocked potential for your teenager.
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Master Test Anxiety (Part 5)
Let's see how Meghan learned to handle pressure. 
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Master Test Anxiety (Part 4)
Does your teenager get anxious on big tests like the SAT and ACT?
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Master Test Anxiety (Part 3)
Your teenager can turn this challenge into an opportunity for success – not just on the SAT, but for life!‍
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Master Test Anxiety (Part 2)
How Your Teen Can Master Test Anxiety!
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Master Test Anxiety (Part 1)
Your teenager can transform their struggles with the SAT or ACT into success.
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The Bigger Opportunity
We've used the challenge of the SAT / ACT to help teenagers develop successful habits of thinking, feeling, and learning-- habits that they can use for a lifetime. 
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Handling Exam Pressure the Much Smarter Way!
Test anxiety is a major problem for a lot of students. Learn how WE help them learn how to handle the pressure, overcome the anxiety, and make meaningful improvements.
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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.
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First Time Taking a Major Test? Here’s How to Handle the Pressure
How do we help our children handle the pressure of their first big test?
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