Historically, obesity was so rare that it only affected the superrich or people with genetic conditions. But around 1979, obesity rates began to rise very quickly, more than doubling over a 30-year period in the United States. Much of this phenomenon can be attributed to a single cause: processed foods. The Fight Against Fat Today’s […]
Most kids don’t need therapy
The mental health care industry has convinced many young people and their parents that most kids are sick. But therapy can be harmful, especially for kids who can’t push back against their therapists’ views. That’s the view of Abigail Shrier, whose latest book has been called essential for parents by Elon Musk. Our latest release […]
How to kick dread and anxiety
Anxiety is just your body’s way of getting attention. It’s not an identity or a permanent state that defines who you are. It’s best to think of any anxiety you experience as an alarm or signal that something needs to change. The tough part is figuring out exactly what that change needs to be. Make […]
Your new 80/20 playbook
You’re probably familiar with the Pareto principle, which tells us that 20 percent of our effort directs about 80 percent of outcomes. Global executive Bill Canady applies that formula to the business world in his latest bestseller, positing that 20 percent of processes, products, and customers generate 80 percent of revenue. Turbo Goal Setting The […]
A fascinating approach to a medical mystery
For most of human history, researchers have pondered why people become mentally ill. Possible causes they have debated include genetics, chemical imbalances, stress, and social problems. Christopher M. Palmer, a Harvard psychiatrist, proposes a new theory in Brain Energy. Time for Teamwork The key idea of Palmer’s theory of brain energy is that all mental illnesses […]
Remembering the Challenger shuttle
It was over in under two minutes. But the fragments of the Challenger space shuttle would take nearly an hour to splash down into the ocean. By midnight, about 95 percent of American adults had seen the video footage of the explosion. The question on everyone’s mind: What happened? Uneasy Answers It would take years, […]
Interval training for your career
Becoming your best self is challenging. The main barrier for most people is not the absence of knowledge or talent, but a lack of consistency. Execution is everything because excellent ideas are useless if they aren’t put into practice. How can you close the execution gap? Just Add Urgency A lot of people and organizations […]
Economic security in an uncertain world
New York University business school professor Scott Galloway has spent his career working with young people. In that capacity and as a highly successful business person in his own right, Galloway has compiled some of his best advice for intentional living and financial security in The Algebra of Wealth. Talent Over Passion Galloway cautions against following […]
