In the 2006 movie, The Pursuit of Happyness, Chris Gardner (played by actor Will Smith) rightly says,” Happiness is something we can only pursue, and maybe we can never have it.” In this pursuit for happiness, scientific research has found some interesting ways to achieve happiness.

It was awe inspiring to see the athletes from all over the world compete in the Olympics. We all felt proud when India won medals. What did these athletes do differently from their predecessors that helped them win? What if we could use these strategies in our life to overcome challenging situations and compete to win? The article explores the techniques that give winning athletes a mental edge over their competitors.