As bosses, consultants, parents, and friends, we often find ourselves in the position to coach other people. In our latest Instaread, Marion Franklin, a certified professional life coach, runs through how to avoid common mistakes, stay focused on the person you’re coaching, ask great questions, and challenge common beliefs and ideas. How to Course Correct A […]
Public health crisis? Or conspiracy theory?
We are still learning all sorts of fascinating things about longshot presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. For instance, did you know he helped popularize the conspiracy theory that vaccines are linked to autism in children? In fact, he wrote an entire book about it, which happens to be the subject of our latest release. A […]
Disrupt your diet
The traditional diets of Mediterranean and Asian countries have common denominators that include nutrient-dense whole foods, unprocessed ingredients, and moderation. Dr. William W. Li’s “MediterAsian” way of eating has been endorsed by celebrities like Tony Robbins, Kelly Ripa, Bono, and Richard Branson. Our latest Instaread takes a closer look at his recommendations. Optimize Your Metabolism Metabolism […]
The birth of AI
Artificial intelligence was born at one of the most boring-sounding places in the world: the US Weather Bureau in Washington, D.C. The year was earlier than you might think—1958. And Cornell University professor Frank Rosenblatt had something to show people. It was a machine connected to a computer, and its name was Perceptron. No, Perceptron […]
Snowden on mass surveillance
As a toddler, little Edward Snowden reset the clocks to avoid his bedtime. As a teen, he regularly repaired his Nintendo console. By the age of 22, Snowden had obtained a very high U.S. security clearance. The stakes had gotten more serious, but he was the same nerd at heart, with a natural gift for […]
Are you buying the right stuff?
It’s a wonder we ever make it to the checkout aisle. Modern grocery stores stock around 50,000 items in the United States. That’s a lot of decisions for shoppers, and a big historical change. As recently as 1975, the average supermarket stocked just 9,000 products. That number has been on the rise ever since. What’s […]
Flexible ways to make more money
You don’t need an innovative, paradigm-shifting business idea to be successful. You can start small and find business everywhere. It’s called a side hustle, and our latest Instaread will teach you how to build one. Fringe Benefits There’s one obvious reason to take on a side hustle: money. But there are other mental, emotional, and […]
How to get what you deserve
With every breath, we become new versions of ourselves. Acknowledging this helps us put more emphasis on our present purpose instead of past accomplishments or some vague future goal. We achieve real fulfillment when the risks, choices, and efforts we make in each given moment align with a larger purpose in life. No Regrets Most […]
Let’s avoid another arms race
Max Tegmark is a professor of physics at MIT. He’s also the president of the somewhat sinister sounding Future of Life Institute, the group that authored the letter asking for a six-month pause on the development of advanced artificial intelligence. You know, to preserve the future of humanity. What Needs Sorting? It’s easy to get […]
The next best thing to the Zuckerberg-Musk cage match
In all the reporting about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s promotion of conspiracy theories — yes, he thinks the CIA killed his uncle — it’s easy to forget that the long-shot presidential hopeful has a pretty normal day job. Kennedy draws on his background as an environmental lawyer to critique George W. Bush’s presidency in our […]
