Negative thought patterns inhibit our happiness and damage our lives. Shirzad Chamine, a Stanford lecturer and the CEO of the largest coaching organization in the world, calls these thought patterns “Saboteurs.” They’re the automatic, habitual mind patterns that work against our success. How can we banish them? Train Your Brain Chamine says that the brain […]
Searching for the right words
A dictionary may seem like an objective resource. But these books are created by humans (in the old days, only men), and therefore subject to their whims and biases. Our latest Instaread is a novel that explores how the words we use shape the world around us — and our experiences in it. Secret Treasure […]
Transform your most important relationship
Personal boundaries help you have healthy relationships, and that includes your relationship with yourself. In The Book of Boundaries, Whole30 co-founder Melissa Urban offers a comprehensive guide to setting — and maintaining — good boundaries. Let’s take a look. Start with You Self-boundaries only depend on one person, which can be good or bad. Strategies from […]
When the worst happens
Solomon Northup’s ordeal began when he woke up in the dungeon. He had been a free Black man who thought he was taking a job as a traveling musician. Instead, his “employers” had drugged him and smuggled him out of New York, and when he regained his senses, he found himself chained to the floor. […]
5 steps to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
Better lifestyle choices have been found to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s by more than 80 percent, postpone the onset of symptoms, and lessen the severity of changes in the brain. In High-Octane Brain, neuropsychologist Michelle Braun distills cutting-edge research into just five simple steps. Brain-Healthy Habits The High-Octane Brain program suggests five steps over a […]
Will you ever retire?
Retiring early isn’t just for the one percent. But the old plan—work for 40 years and retire on saved income–is no longer working for most people. Our latest Instaread, Set for Life, is designed to help people who earn a median income and have little or no savings produce retirement-level wealth in less than 10 years. Sound […]
Are you a good manager?
Great managers are made, not born. Our latest Instaread pulls advice from The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo, one of Silicon Valley’s top product design executives. Start with You Managing isn’t just about other people. It all comes back to you, and you won’t be able to support your team effectively if you don’t understand […]
Exponential growth, minimal effort
There are a lot of theories out there about goal setting. Here’s one you might not have heard before: your goals should be set so high that they initially seem impossible to achieve. If you don’t seriously doubt yourself, you’re doing it wrong. Reset Your Clock The traditional 9-to-5 work day is rooted in the […]
When saving lives isn’t cost effective
Life-saving drugs are a business like anything else, which means the pharmaceutical industry is optimized for profits, not people. Investors, mergers, and regulators control whether or not your loved ones can receive the medicine they need, when they need it. What does it take to get this stuff to market? Miracle Drugs In For Blood and […]
Why is it so hard to focus?
Doomscrolling is bad for your soul. Now researchers know that it’s also bad for your attention span. The constant availability of browser tabs, apps, and social media platforms triggers our minds to jump from one topic to another. How can we reclaim our valuable cognitive resources? How to Find Peace The constant influx of emails, […]
