Finding the mythical work-life balance is something that most of us struggle with. In our off hours and on the weekend, it’s tempting to sleep in, doomscroll, or binge Netflix. But there is more than one kind of free time—and chances are you’re coming up short in at least one area. Optimize Your Time Off […]
What causes inequality?
Do racism, sexism, and other forms of bias exist? Not really, says Thomas Sowell, who is one of the most famous Black conservatives in the U.S. Or at least discrimination isn’t a problem to the extent that social justice advocates would have you believe. Girl Math Social justice arguments can be misleading. Take the fact that […]
The new art of the deal
Your personal and professional lives are full of opportunities to negotiate. Compromise is an art, not a competition. By unlocking the power of empathy and understanding, you can develop strategies to influence positive outcomes every time. Humanize Yourself Establishing a personal connection means a lot in a world where people can feel like anonymous entities. […]
Sensitive kids are cool
As a child, Andre Sólo spent a lot of time alone in an old storm sewer pipe. (Bless his heart.) He was a gifted reader and writer, but he was bullied for being such a sensitive guy. As an adult, he came to understand his gentle nature as more of a superpower than a fault […]
Is what you’re eating really food?
The first artificial sweetener, saccharin, was discovered by a chemist who was studying coal tar. This discovery marked a new era in synthetic food chemistry that introduced a large-scale addition of synthetic compounds to our diet. In industrialized countries like the United Kingdom, people ingest as much as 17.6 pounds (8 kilos) of food additives […]
Get it done!
If you’re always waiting for the perfect moment, that time may never come. And putting things off comes with a steep price; research shows that procrastination has harmful effects that are comparable to alcohol and drug abuse. To overcome chronic procrastination, willpower isn’t enough. You’re going to need a system. Try These Techniques You can […]
The future’s bright 😎
It’s normal to resist change. When cars were first introduced, many people thought they were a dangerous and unnecessary replacement for horses. And the English resisted using umbrellas at first because they thought that rain made them hearty and strong. (Seems crazy now, right?) Being too nostalgic can make us blind to future opportunities. How […]
Progress = Me + We
Ginni Rometty, the first woman to lead IBM, retired from the company in 2020 after almost 40 years of service. She learned a lot in her long career. With a focus on service and stewardship, Rometty has combined her personal story with leadership advice in Good Power, our latest Instaread. Harnessing Power A big problem is […]
Excellence is a habit
Failure is subjective, which means you can reframe disappointments into opportunities. Make excellence a frame of mind with advice from Greg Harden, the life coach and consultant known for his work with sports superstar Tom Brady. Our latest Instaread will help you take it to the next level. Always Give 100% Years ago, when Harden […]
A radical mental makeover
Who would you take life advice from if not Scott Adams, the guy who wrote the “Dilbert” comic strip? Okay, maybe quite a few other people. But the core principle of his recent self-help book is truly powerful: when you can’t alter your circumstances, change your perspective. He calls this skill “reframing,” and it can […]
