Spending time with our families during the holidays can be a source of great joy—but it can be difficult, too. Our most dysfunctional relationships tend to flare up at this time of year, which is often compounded by mental health and substance abuse issues. How can we set aside our expectations and focus on our […]
Escaping a nightmare
Rudolf Vbra was just a teenager when he escaped Auschwitz. It was 1944, and the world did not yet know much about what was happening in Nazi concentration camps. His accounts of the camp’s operations helped save 200,000 Hungarian Jews. Here’s how he broke the silence. A Plan Was Born At Auschwitz, Vbra was part […]
The one with Chandler’s legacy
As we near the two-month mark of Matthew Perry’s untimely death, we’ve heard a lot about his troubles. Perry detoxed more than 65 times in his life, starting at the age of 26. He went public with all his struggles in an effort to show other addicts that they weren’t alone. Sharing His Story In 2019, […]
How to fix your inner child
Should we blame more of our adult problems on our parents? We’re kidding — that’s going too far — but family and relationship therapist Vienna Pharaon believes that many of our problems and destructive patterns in adulthood can be traced back to conflicts we experienced as children. The good news is that, as adults, we […]
Is your kid a genius? 📚
Everyone wants to believe that their child is a genius. Alas, it isn’t so. But chess prodigy Lászlö Polgár says that genius is cultivated, not taught. All three of his kids are chess masters. How’d he do it? You’re Never Too Young to Be an Expert Polgár recommends finding a narrow specialty for your children, […]
Is credit ruining the world?
Debt is everywhere, but no one likes to talk about it. In modern society, the idea of paying one’s debt has become synonymous with morality—which makes it feel shameful not to pay. Anthropologist and activist David Graeber pointed out that debtors aren’t the ones who need to be redeemed. Let’s take a closer look. Capitalism […]
How to serve Future You
We live in a fast-paced world. But what happens when we pay attention to the things that remain constant amidst major changes? Looking for lasting stability instead of chasing the next trend can help you optimize risks, feel fulfilled, and achieve success. The Long Game The concept of long-term thinking influences the types of information […]
Emo Management 101
Upper management is often stereotyped as cold and unfeeling. But increasingly, management science tells us that emotional intelligence is the key to effective leadership. Emotionally intelligent leaders inspire their teams and enjoy better outcomes. How can we better manage volatile variables like mood, morale, and motivation at work? Mood Matters Experts say that about 50 […]
Can marketing be evil?
Have you watched Pain Hustlers on Netflix? It’s based on the story of Insys Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company that played a big part in the U.S. opioid crisis. The company’s product was a fentanyl spray to treat severe pain that could have helped a small number of critically ill patients. Instead, it spread suffering among people who never […]
How to pay for college
Higher education is absurdly expensive in the United States. Financing a college education in America costs more than some family homes, a problem that has fed the student loan crisis. Our latest release takes a hard look at how to choose a college, as well as how to pay for it. Does Size Matter? Smaller […]
