Nathan Waddoups

Nathan Waddoups

07
May
Anders Ericsson on Plateaus

Anders Ericsson on Plateaus

A quote from Anders Ericsson on plateaus (this is from his book Peak): 💡"This is how the body'
3 min read
06
May
You Were Designed to Stay the Same—And to Grow

You Were Designed to Stay the Same—And to Grow

I’ve noticed something strange: I love making progress, but I also love doing nothing. Why does my brain cheer
3 min read
05
May
How do Plateaus Make us Feel?

How do Plateaus Make us Feel?

I surveyed over 100 people and asked them to describe how they felt while experiencing a plateau. The most common
1 min read
05
May
How Common Are Plateaus?

How Common Are Plateaus?

📊Survey evidence suggests that over 90 percent of individuals have experienced a plateau in their lives. I surveyed 101 individuals
22
Apr
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Survey Results

Hitting a plateau is one of the most frustrating challenges in any pursuit. I set out to learn how common
4 min read
02
Apr
What Real Plateaus Look Like: Stories from 100 People

What Real Plateaus Look Like: Stories from 100 People

I asked 100 people to describe a plateau they’d experienced. Here are some of the stories that stood out.
4 min read
25
Mar
Why measuring too often slows you down

Why measuring too often slows you down

I used to think tracking everything would guarantee progress. Then I realized measurement was quietly holding me back.
2 min read