Would you believe the world’s richest men aren’t interested in closing the wealth gap? Indeed, those guys need economic disparity in order to build out their fortunes, according to journalist Peter S. Goodman. Jeff Bezos, for example, built Amazon at the cost of workers’ rights and fair competition. The Real Enemy Foreign competition isn’t the number one […]
Let’s get random
What role does randomness play in our lives? Social science tells us that seemingly minor events can have surprisingly significant consequences. Embracing the chaos can help you better manage risk and make plans for the future. It can also make you happier. Leave Room for Chance Our economic and political systems simplify life’s rich tapestry […]
Stop worrying about money
You know those financial advisors who say that you should stop buying fancy coffees? Forget ’em. Giving up on your daily latte isn’t going to solve your money problems, but it might make you miserable. Money expert Jared Dillian has some better advice: start concentrating on major financial decisions and stop sweating the small stuff. […]
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 […]
The war on wokeness
Senator Ted Cruz says that the United States has a huge problem. That problem isn’t mass shootings, or the rising cost of health care, or the wealth gap. No, the biggest threat right now in Cruz’s eyes is the “woke” — Marxist Democrats who have too much influence on American society. Our latest release looks at […]
Don’t pay the “dumb tax”
Smart people make mistakes with money all the time. That’s because most financial problems are the result of hasty, emotion-driven decisions. The good news is that many errors are preventable. Our latest Instaread can help you avoid some common financial pitfalls. Put on Your Thinking Cap Business is just a skill like anything else. That […]
Inside Sin City
Sin City is a place of eccentric characters, dirty secrets, and high drama. In our latest release, acclaimed author James Patterson and his co-writer Mark Seal delve into Las Vegas’s inner workings to offer a look into the lives of the people who make the city function. Errands & Escapades Everyone in Vegas has a […]
Hazing has gotten way worse
When young journalist Max Marshall began investigating a college fraternity in Charleston, South Carolina, he expected to uncover run-of-the-mill substance abuse and drug deals. Instead, he uncovered a murder — and a multimillion dollar drug operation. Exactly what is going on with the kids these days? Hell Week Consider the context these kids operate in, […]
How bad are your brainworms? 🐛
Have you ever tried to describe a meme or a TikTok feud to a relatively offline individual? More often than not, you will come across as completely deranged. This is especially true with regard to the unhinged world of social media influencers, who, in a better world, we could safely ignore. The problem is that these accounts […]
