Are you a recovering perfectionist? That isn’t a flaw that needs correcting. Perfectionism is actually a powerful energy that can be harnessed for positive change. In our latest Instaread, we look at therapist and researcher Katherine Morgan Schafler’s ideas about how to leverage perfectionist traits for personal growth. Find Perspective Problem-solving is a great skill. […]
The case against the Democrats
Fox News host and conservative commentator Mark Levin isn’t one to mince words. If you didn’t know that about Levin, you might have gleaned it from the title of his most recent book, The Democrat Party Hates America. Our latest release takes a closer look at why he feels so strongly. Anti-Whiteness? Levin says that the […]
What are the conditions for innovation?
In recent years, we’ve seen many governments around the world attempt to regulate Big Tech. But it’s tricky to regulate in a sector where you want to incentivize innovation. Our latest release, How Innovation Works, explores the issue, looking at key innovations throughout history as well as our prospects for the near and far future. Barriers […]
Change your relationship to time
Have you ever seen one of those live baby eagle cams? During COVID-19 lockdowns, writer and artist Jenny Odell watched one and it inspired her to begin documenting changes in nature with photos taken from her window. She wasn’t alone; eBirds reported a 37 percent increase in birdwatchers posting observations in 2021. What did they learn? Bird […]
Would Elon Musk be a good space boss?
Elon Musk is still determined to colonize Mars. Space settlement sounds like the subject of a good TV show…but would you really want to do it yourself? Musk estimates that it would take about 1 million people to achieve a self-sustaining civilization. That’s a big experiment. Potential Dealbreakers It’s a fascinating concept, but life on […]
Learn to live with less
The hot bar at Whole Foods did not exist for most of human history. For the longest time, food was scarce and not particularly appetizing. Things changed when the global food system shifted to producing an overabundance of the good stuff. Problem is, evolution hasn’t caught up with the shift, and our brains are still […]
The new financial world order
Self-described recovering investment banker Carol Roth thinks the modern US economy resembles the fall of the Roman Empire. The weakening of currency and government overspending have accelerated economic decline. How can you protect yourself in this scary environment? Own Everything You Can The best thing anyone can do to stay a step ahead is to […]
How fighter pilots make good decisions
Fighter pilots have to be able to make split-second decisions. While they have a very specialized set of skills, it turns out that making good choices under pressure is something that everyone can use. Our latest Instaread offers many helpful techniques developed by the elite US Air Force pilot Hasard Lee. Split-Second Decisions Assess. Choose. […]
Will the monarchy fall?
Omar Scobie always traveled with a black suit. As a journalist covering the British royal family, he knew that it was only a matter of time before Queen Elizabeth II passed away. Still, her death still caught him a bit by surprise. Perhaps every British person believed, on some level, that Queen Elizabeth would live […]
Do more, feel better 😃
Struggling with the demands of being a doctor, Ali Abdaal was burning out. He realized that he needed to feel better, not work harder, and his philosophy of “feel-good productivity” was born. Our latest Instaread shares some practical tips. Better Goal Setting You’ve probably heard of SMART goal setting: making your targets specific, measurable, attainable, […]
