When we become too comfortable in our jobs and relationships, we can miss huge opportunities to grow and change. Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein explores this dynamic—and suggests ways to keep the sparkle in our lives.
While many of us are aware of how failure can impact our careers, fewer understand how knockbacks affect us.
Knockbacks at work happen everyday. They are sometimes small and mildly irritating, sometimes big and deeply disappointing. The word …
Leaders often face a common yet perplexing challenge: they’re acutely aware of the need for change, yet they find themselves paralyzed when it comes to taking action. It’s a phenomenon called the Growth Paradox. The paradox lies in t…
There’s something about industry shorthand that might make someone listening in feel like they’re eavesdropping on a foreign language. We in media, for example, often toss around ideas for ledes, deks, and posters without a second thought. (IYKYK)
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Anyone who has ever tried to dispute a medical bill knows that there is a subtext of “You’ll pay through the nose and LIKE IT” to healthcare costs. Not only are the billing details confusing, but the requirements for insurance coverage seem to be in a…
Augusta National is a place where golf history lives and breathes. As you walk the course, it’s as though the most iconic shots in the Masters tournament’s 87-year history are all happening simultaneously. You stare down the second fairway and you can…
Tali Sharot is a professor at University College London and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She mixes brain science with psychology and economics to better understand peoples’ choices, emotions, and beliefs. Her previous books include The O…
Fair or not, you need to work through the experience while keeping important relationships intact.
Any parent of young children knows that the child care sector is struggling. The search for care is beset by long waitlists, staffing shortages, and high fees. Amid this dark landscape, Washington, D.C. has stood out as a beacon, investing tens of mil…
When fitness pioneer Tracy Anderson was in her early twenties, her brother gave her the book Zen and the Brain by Dr. James Austin. Anderson was so captivated by the mind-body connection that she hired a tutor to better understand his teachings. This …
