When Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to the United States in 1968, he was aghast. The general public knew nothing about bodybuilding. Arnie knew he had a duty. A duty to pump you up. Sell the Vision Schwarzenegger argued that bodybuilders needed to teach journalists about the sport, and took it upon himself to educate the public. Authenticity and owning […]
What parents just don’t understand
Did you know that some New York City parents hire consultants for preschool admissions? The culture around academic achievement in America starts at a very young age — and it’s stressing kids out. Our latest Instaread looks at what families should be doing to prioritize children’s well being. Parents Need to Lay Off Childhood has […]
The redemption of Britney Spears
Britney Spears has been famous for most of her life, starting from her childhood appearances on “Star Search” and the Mickey Mouse Club. Our latest release traces her journey in the public eye as well as the trouble she experienced at home, behind the scenes. Celebrity Dirt Britney has plenty to dish on her former flame Justin […]
These 5 things shape everything
Our five senses determine how we experience everything. So when Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, wanted to better understand other people and herself, she began to research how sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste shape our relationship to the world. Blast from the Past Most adults vividly remember experiences from ages 15 to 25. That […]
Why do people hate Ray Dalio?
In 2017, Ray Dalio wrote a hit autobiography about how he founded and led Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund. The book was enormously successful, but it also fed discontent behind the scenes between Dalio and his employees. Rob Copeland, a financial reporter for the New York Times, digs deep into Dalio’s secrets in our latest Instaread. […]
The consensus trap
We’ve all heard of urban myths. But are you familiar with collective illusions? They happen when a vocal minority misrepresents and misleads the majority’s opinions, and they’re very easy to buy into. How can we combat this common problem? Breaking the Spell Journalism has a role in breaking apart collective illusions, but it can also […]
Embrace your inner perfectionist
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. […]
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 […]
