Brad Pitt tore his achilles

When he thought he was Achilles

You can get stronger by thinking you’re stronger.

If you tell yourself you’re taking steroids, you’ll build muscle.

Golfers miss more putts when they believe a hole is "cursed."

Athletes perform better when wearing colors they associate with success.

Elderly people who hold positive perceptions about aging live 7.5 years longer than those with negative views.

Wearing a lab coat described as a "doctor's coat" improves attention and performance on tasks.

Wine drinkers report greater enjoyment when told they're drinking expensive bottles, even when it's the same wine.

Study participants who are told a milkshake is "indulgent" show different hunger hormone responses than those told it is "sensible."

People who believe their stress response is helpful rather than harmful show improved cardiovascular profiles during stressful situations.

Believing in your ability to learn a new language speeds up language acquisition.

People who think they're resilient often bounce back faster from setbacks.

People who think they're good listeners often improve their listening skills.

Thinking you're a fast reader can actually increase reading speed over time.

Believing in your ability to handle stress can reduce its negative impacts.

People who think they're extroverts become more sociable over time.

Believing in your ability to quit smoking increases success rates.

Students perform better when teachers believe they’re smarter.

Thinking you have high willpower leads to better self-control.

People who believe they're lucky notice more opportunities.

Hell, when Brad Pitt played Achilles in the movie “Troy,” he tore his Achilles.

But no, I’m sure it’s all just a coincidence.