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 […]
The new financial world order
Self-described recovering investment banker Carol Roth thinks the modern US economy resembles the fall of the Roman Empire. The weakening of currency and government overspending have accelerated economic decline. How can you protect yourself in this scary environment? Own Everything You Can The best thing anyone can do to stay a step ahead is to […]
How fighter pilots make good decisions
Fighter pilots have to be able to make split-second decisions. While they have a very specialized set of skills, it turns out that making good choices under pressure is something that everyone can use. Our latest Instaread offers many helpful techniques developed by the elite US Air Force pilot Hasard Lee. Split-Second Decisions Assess. Choose. […]
Will the monarchy fall?
Omar Scobie always traveled with a black suit. As a journalist covering the British royal family, he knew that it was only a matter of time before Queen Elizabeth II passed away. Still, her death still caught him a bit by surprise. Perhaps every British person believed, on some level, that Queen Elizabeth would live […]
Do more, feel better 😃
Struggling with the demands of being a doctor, Ali Abdaal was burning out. He realized that he needed to feel better, not work harder, and his philosophy of “feel-good productivity” was born. Our latest Instaread shares some practical tips. Better Goal Setting You’ve probably heard of SMART goal setting: making your targets specific, measurable, attainable, […]
The next big industry
Norway is making headlines for becoming the first country in the world to practice deep-sea mining on a commercial level. It’s a highly controversial practice—and while the mining is meant to be in service of green technologies, many scientists are deeply worried. What’s at stake? A New Area to Exploit The potential damage of seabed […]
Sing us a song, you’re the banana man 🎤
The fruit trade is a dirty business. Take, for example, Sam Zemurray, known as the Banana Man, a Russian immigrant who became an influential figure in the American banana trade. This is the story of how he became one of the most powerful men in the world, overthrowing governments and contributing to the Guatemalan civil […]
How to manage anxiety 😅
Anxiety is not a sign of weakness. It’s a common experience that many people have, but hide out of shame. Suffering in silence doesn’t help anyone, and often makes things worse. Let’s look at some practical strategies for coping with anxiety and preventing panic attacks. Lean In It may sound counterintuitive, but stop resisting your […]
Let’s solve the communication crisis
Have you noticed that we’re experiencing an international curiosity deficit? In our digitally connected world, genuine human communication is lacking. By learning to listen carefully and ask good questions, we can bridge the gap, build better relationships, and learn a lot along the way. Deep Listening Listening is hard work. It’s not a passive activity, […]
Do you want to believe?
Thousands of unidentified flying objects have been recorded since the 1940s. And while UFO research has largely been dismissed as conspiracy theories, governments around the world take it very seriously. What have they learned? Alien Tech In 1946 alone, Sweden reported more than 2,000 sightings of “ghost rockets” that could not be explained. Building on […]
