For most of human history, researchers have pondered why people become mentally ill. Possible causes they have debated include genetics, chemical imbalances, stress, and social problems. Christopher M. Palmer, a Harvard psychiatrist, proposes a new theory in Brain Energy. Time for Teamwork The key idea of Palmer’s theory of brain energy is that all mental illnesses […]
Remembering the Challenger shuttle
It was over in under two minutes. But the fragments of the Challenger space shuttle would take nearly an hour to splash down into the ocean. By midnight, about 95 percent of American adults had seen the video footage of the explosion. The question on everyone’s mind: What happened? Uneasy Answers It would take years, […]
Interval training for your career
Becoming your best self is challenging. The main barrier for most people is not the absence of knowledge or talent, but a lack of consistency. Execution is everything because excellent ideas are useless if they aren’t put into practice. How can you close the execution gap? Just Add Urgency A lot of people and organizations […]
Economic security in an uncertain world
New York University business school professor Scott Galloway has spent his career working with young people. In that capacity and as a highly successful business person in his own right, Galloway has compiled some of his best advice for intentional living and financial security in The Algebra of Wealth. Talent Over Passion Galloway cautions against following […]
More than just Wordle
Love it or hate it, The New York Times has been a cornerstone of American journalism for well over a century. Adam Nagourney, a veteran of the newspaper since 1996, has been there for some of the most volatile decades of the paper’s history. Our latest Instaread investigates. The Princess Di Effect The paper’s digital transition began […]
The billionaires’ plot
Remember Mark Zuckerberg’s promise that “legs are coming soon”? He was talking about his concept of the metaverse, an “embodied internet” where users would find new ways to spend time and money. He’s just one of the “Controligarchs” who Seamus Bruner blasts in his recent book about magnates who have too much power. Addicted to […]
Time to philosophize
The final work of historian and philosopher Will Durant, a Pulitzer Prize winner, was published more than 30 years after his death. Fallen Leaves contains some of his best thinking, including his writing on religion, war, politics, and art. Our latest release distills some of his most important ideas. The Past Never Dies History is more than […]
💰 How venture capital fosters innovation 💰
A handful of key investments can lead to extraordinary returns. That’s the “power law” of venture capitalism, coined by journalist Sebastian Mallaby. Our latest Instaread delves into how VC has grown and influenced the world economy, including major firms and groundbreaking startups. The VC Mindset Radical ideas. Unconventional thinkers. These are the things that venture […]
Will this email solve your love life?
When you’re single, it seems like everyone has dating advice. Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in a sea of red flags describing who to avoid. But no one’s perfect, which means we have to allow room for flaws — including our own. Instead, Pay Attention Protecting yourself is crucial in a relationship, which means […]
How to find more time
Two to five hours a day. That’s the sweet spot for how much free time you need in order to feel satisfied with your life. By managing your time better, you can become much happier without making drastic changes. Our latest Instaread can show you how. Time Abundance The way we experience time is subjective, […]
