“Wealth erosion” happens when big fortunes aren’t passed down through generations. In 1900, the US was home to approximately 4,000 millionaires. If even one-fourth of them had handled their wealth well, that group would have produced 16,000 billionaires by now. Where did those families go wrong? Keep Getting Richer It turns out that understanding how […]
Who’s “crazy”?
The history of mental health treatment in the United States is complex, particularly in Black communities. Using historical records as well as interviews with patients, staff, and family members, award-winning journalist Antonia Hylton explores the troubling influence of racial bias in health care and the criminal justice system. History Is Not the Past Psychiatry was […]
You need a worthy nemesis
What if we told you that your enemies are just as important as your friends? Challenges and opponents generate emotional energy that you can leverage into motivation, strength, and success. Our latest release shows you how. Choose Wisely In business and in life, choosing the right enemy can be a powerful motivator. Make sure you […]
The case against smart phones
What if we’re doing parenting all wrong? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says that parents have become overprotective in the real world, where danger has diminished, while failing to protect kids online. Our latest release offers a course correction. The Right Kinds of Play Play researchers believe that minor injuries are actually beneficial for learning. Our […]
What your doctor might be doing wrong
Modern medicine is good at responding to challenges like disease. But it’s less adept in preventing diseases from occurring in the first place. Dr. Peter Attia says that modern medical guidelines often focus on too short a time horizon. By refocusing on early prevention, we can add high-quality years to our lifespans. Case Study: Cancer […]
Who profits from pandemonium?
Are certain elites making a global effort to indoctrinate people by reprogramming their memory? Um…we hope not! Nevertheless, that is the frightening premise of Michael Nehls’s big bestseller, The Indoctrinated Brain. Our latest release takes a closer look at this controversial title. Manipulation through Fear His theory goes something like this: people’s capacity for rational thought […]
Can hiking 2,000-plus miles fix your life?
Hiking the Appalachian Trail would be a challenge for anyone. But for Peter Conti, who had shattered his hip in a motorcycle accident, the long hike was a backdrop for self-discovery and personal growth. Our latest release tells the story of how he got where he wanted to go. Managing Expectations To earn the title […]
This budget doesn’t need to be balanced
Fun fact: the U.S. government can never run out of money. Its payments are made digitally, so votes are all that’s needed to authorize spending. Economist Stephanie Kelton says that, contrary to popular belief, federal deficits can be economically advantageous. Our latest Instaread examines the issue. Government Budgets Are Basically Fake Politicians often speak as […]
Is Elon Musk great?
Have you ever wondered why Elon Musk has his hands in so many different industries? According to his biographer, Walter Isaacson, there’s a method to his madness. Early on, Musk identified the internet, sustainable energy, and space as the three areas of industry most critical to humanity’s future, and the rest has followed from there. […]
The other side of murder
Don’t be fooled by the podcast boom; true crime has been a popular money-making genre for hundreds of years. It started in the 1600s in London, and perhaps peaked in 1888, when five women were killed by Jack the Ripper. Their deaths were so sensationalized that myths persist about them to this day. Alternative Histories […]
