If the self-help industry has taught us anything, it’s that happiness is complicated. But we can simplify. By living in the present moment and unplugging from the constant worry of how you’ll be perceived by others, you’ll get one step closer to feeling better about yourself and the world. You’re Never Quite Alone The next time you […]
Move forward, cut back ✂
Do you ever feel like you spend your work life hustling from one crisis to the next? That’s no way to live. It promotes a mindset of constant work instead of efficiency and purpose. Our latest release focuses on tips for streamlining so you can sit back and succeed. Trim the Fat Remove less important […]
How to say the right thing
We often take words for granted. But they wield incredible power. Words can get you hired (or fired), close a sale, or change your relationships. In our latest Instaread, we share six types of words that will dramatically boost the effectiveness of your communication. Cut the Filler According to marketing professor Jonah Berger, certain categories […]
The power of airing family secrets
The stigma of mental illness and abuse can make it difficult to discuss some of society’s worst problems. Journalist Meg Kissinger knows this pain firsthand, as someone who grew up in an extremely dysfunctional and dangerous household. What she has found is that there is power in openness. Confronting Painful Truths Meg took a leap […]
Are you worried about old age?
Old age is a unique stage of life with unique — and often complicated — health considerations. Instead of stigmatizing our elders, we need to center their care and quality of life. Many healthcare systems around the world are inefficient and fragmented. How can we overcome these challenges so we can all age with dignity? […]
The Founding Father who lived for drama
The United States celebrates George Washington as its first president and the Fourth of July as the country’s birthday. You hear less about Samuel Adams, the Founding Father who fomented the American Revolution. One reason? Revolutions are messy, and the guys who get their hands dirty aren’t necessarily respectable. Fake News Is Nothing New To […]
How to start a business in 48 hours
Noah Kagan has launched eight different businesses worth more than a million dollars. The hardest part, in his opinion? Getting started. Are you a “wantrepreneur” who is nervous about getting an idea off the ground? This Instaread is for you. Kickstart Your Business Kagan designed his concept for the Million Dollar Weekend to guide aspiring […]
How to talk to yourself
There was a time not so long ago when having more than one voice in your head would lead to a psychiatric diagnosis. Sick of the prevailing theory that each person has one, unified mind, therapist Richard Schwartz is pioneering a different model. He says that we all have multiple “sub-minds” that are always in […]
The 6 materials that shape our world
As the great Madonna once said, we are living in a material world. The materials that really matter, however, are not the diamonds and money that the pop star sang about. In fact, our civilization is shaped by just six humble materials: sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. Supply and Demand Following these six […]
Fact-checking a very famous reporter
Last summer, former NFL star Michael Oher raised eyebrows when he claimed that he made no money from the famous Michael Lewis project, The Blind Side. Oher took his supposed benefactors, the Tuohy family, to court with allegations of exploitation. In the wake of these distressing allegations, it’s time to revisit Lewis’s reporting. What did he […]
