Napoleon. Machiavelli. 50 Cent. When the rapper read the history-filled self-help books of Robert Greene, he knew that his name belonged alongside the master manipulators of the past. Orphaned at the age of 8 and shot nine times at close range at the beginning of his music career, 50 Cent went on to become one […]
You (Version 2.0)
Each of us manages a collection of habits—some good, and some bad. But over time, these habits become so familiar that they’re almost invisible. Whether it’s a small project or a comprehensive overhaul, the self-improvement process is about examining these habits and letting go of the ones that don’t work. It’s easier than it sounds! […]
Your Next TED Talk
The speakers in viral TED talks may sound unattainably cool and professional. The good news is that excellent speakers are made, not born—public speaking is like any other competence, in the sense that practice strengthens the skill. Our latest Instaread original will walk you through the steps, from selecting the right topic all the way […]
Want to be Happy? Do the Bare Minimum
How many things are necessary for a good life? Minimalist Fumio Sasaki pared down the number of objects in his home to just 150—which he bumped up to 300 when he moved into a larger flat. In the spirit of his bestseller, Goodbye, Things, here are just two top insights from our latest release. Key Insight […]
Positive Thinking Isn’t Enough
Optimism is a mighty tool. But in THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING, Normal Vincent Peale makes a common-sense observation: sometimes a good attitude and affirming mantras aren’t enough to get the job done. According to Peale, the key to a truly effective session of positive thinking is to incorporate visualization.Thinking happy thoughts about your big Monday […]
The Most Important Conversation You’ll Ever Have
Sometimes we overthink the things we say to other people. (Who among us isn’t haunted by a foolish comment from a conversation five years ago?) At the same time, we tend to under-think our own running mental commentary. Learn to censor your inner critic with our Instaread on WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOU TALK TO […]
Weekend Wisdom – Money Making Mom
Balancing work and family is never easy, even for moms who pause their careers to care for their kids. In MONEY MAKING MOM, Crystal Paine advises stay-at-home mothers to keep their eyes peeled for opportunities to keep their skills and training fresh.Many positions translate readily into freelance jobs. A former teacher might tutor a handful […]
Wealth Science
Anyone can get rich. At least that was the fervent belief of Wallace D. Wattles, who developed a self-help method that anyone can follow. While Wattles’s unorthodox ideas haven’t exactly been laboratory-tested, they’re easy enough to try. Intrigued? Get a full education with our Instaread on THE SCIENCE OF GETTING RICH.
Surviving—and Thriving—in the Modern Workplace
Before globalization radically altered the modern workplace, being mediocre at your job wasn’t necessarily a career killer. You just had to be good enough to get the job done. Unskilled laborers could usually find a position with decent pay. And in factories, workers could be reasonably sure that as long as they showed up and […]
How the internet rewires your brain
What happens after you click a link? Something like this: a pop-up window asks if you want to join a mailing list. You accept the site’s cookies, and maybe close a second pop-up ad. Finally, you begin to read—until, somewhere on the page, a loud video starts to play. Fundamentally, the experience of using the […]
