As the highest-ranking woman in the history of the United States, Kamala Harris set a number of impressive records when she became vice president. Harris has made a point of avoiding what’s known as identity politics, an approach that is frequently favored by the left wing of her party. While Harris is deeply proud of […]
Why Kamala Harris Turned to Politics
At first, Harris thought the way to rectify injustice was to work as a lawyer. But after years of service as an assistant prosecutor, she realized that she didn’t have to wait for someone else to take the lead to make positive change. She began thinking about running for an elected office. Harris has spent […]
Does Group Therapy Work?
Christie Tate just wanted to cease existing. She had no good reasons for it, and didn’t know whether she wanted to act on the thoughts or not. On the advice of a friend, she joined a therapy group—and the experience changed her life. Tate found a therapist, Dr. Jonathan Rosen. He pushed her to be […]
How to Be Cool
Step One: You have to put in the effort. Matthew McConaughey had to work hard at being cool. To get people’s attention in Hollywood, he couldn’t just let a fancy red sports car do the work. He had to be fun and engaging. Before McConaughey was an actor, he was in film school. But he realized […]
The Secret to Long-Lasting Love
Dopamine is a natural chemical associated with feelings of pleasure. It’s closely connected with the experience of falling in love, because dopamine is released in reaction to promising surprises and unexpected events. But there’s a downside. As you get to know your partner better, the dopamine doesn’t flow quite so easily. It may seem like […]
How Did Jay-Z Turn Things Around?
When Beyoncé released her album Lemonade in 2016, the world waited to see how Jay-Z would respond. She wrote the album to vent her feelings about her husband’s infidelity, a subject that can be taboo. To many people’s surprise, Jay took full responsibility for his actions. He had evolved into a man who can to express his feelings and take […]
What Is Stephen King’s Secret?
Horror writer Stephen King likes to compare writing to telepathy. When you read a book or watch a movie, you are seeing it through your eyes, but also through the writer’s eyes. It’s a meeting of the minds. King first learned this principle in childhood. One year, as a kid with a terrible ear infection, […]
A Pop Star’s Secret Struggles
Mariah Carey is one of the most successful recording artists of all time. But there was a time in childhood when she didn’t believe that she was worthy of being alive. Carey’s experiences with racism marked her since she was a little girl. In kindergarten, when she was tasked with drawing a family portrait, her […]
What Is Warren Buffett’s Secret?
Warren Buffett’s company Berkshire Hathaway has the most expensive publicly traded stock in history. How did he reach that height? One step at a time. Buffett’s investment philosophy ranks patience, rationality, and honesty as the highest virtues. He says that a quickened pulse is a cause of major mistakes—and even self-delusion. Slow and steady wins […]
What Did the President Know?
It’s difficult for reporters to get clear information on President Trump’s thoughts because he avoids hard questions. But Bob Woodward had something that most journalists don’t get: access. Over 17 surprisingly frank interviews with the president, Woodward gained deep insight into the way Trump’s mind works. When Woodward’s book Rage came out last month, the world was […]
