The cult of genius tells us to celebrate the heroes of the past for their unique qualities. But what if we looked at them as role models, more than special cases? Even regular folks have an incredible potential for greatness. That’s been one of the big lessons of psychological research in the 21st century. Modern […]
What We Know About China’s “Godfather”
With its incursion on Taiwan and zero-Covid policy, China has been all over the news lately. Between its strict lockdowns and tense diplomatic relationships, the country’s political system is frequently discussed. But how much do you know it, really? It may be helpful to think of President Xi Jinping as the CEO of the world’s […]
Why “Move Fast and Break Things” is Bad Advice
The hardest part of any project is getting started. This is especially true when it comes to launching a new business. Entrepreneurs often feel pressure to “move fast and break things,” as Mark Zuckerberg used to say. But as Facebook demonstrates, it can be enormously difficult to go back and fix things later. Businesses aren’t […]
Is it Fair to Judge the Past By Modern Standards?
Nearly 75 years after his death, Mohandas Gandhi remains one of the most influential figures in human history. Known for his philosophy of nonviolence and for liberating India from British colonial rule, Gandhi has been an inspiration to some of our most important civil rights luminaries, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But if you […]
How We Define Addiction
Addiction has genetic, medical, environmental, and emotional roots. That last category — how we feel and what our personality is like — often goes unexamined, but it can be a powerful predictor of who will succumb. People who have a hard time managing big emotions may experience a powerful need to seek outside sources of […]
Don’t Do All the Work
Entrepreneurs are famous for working too hard. They stay up late, work through holidays and weekends, neglect their families, and cancel plans with friends. In many circles, these terrible habits are regarded as part and parcel of getting a successful business off the ground. But what if things could be different? Instead of sacrificing your […]
Master the Art of Defensive Programming
Ethereum. Cryptocurrency. NFTs. These can be difficult concepts to explain and discuss, even for people in the know. Still, at the end of the day, blockchains — digital public ledgers — are just a form of software. That means brushing up on best programming practices will be essential to the success of anyone who’s exploring […]
The NFT Space is Evolving Fast
Earlier this week, someone stole millions of dollars’ worth of NFTs by hacking the Bored Ape Instagram account. The haul, which included four Bored Apes worth about $1 million as well as other assets, is just the latest event in a series of high-profile thefts that have been rocking the NFT market. A $1.7 million […]
What is Your Financial IQ?
It’s not savings, stocks, precious metals, or property that make you wealthy. It’s what you know about those things that matters. We’re talking about your financial intelligence. When it comes to making money, knowledge is king, and it can make or break or your business. Most businesses fail not because of a lack of capital, […]
How Instagram changed everything
When Instagram launched in 2010, users carefully sifted through their images to curate their Instagram accounts. By 2015, Instagram had such a hold on society that the app started shaping reality, with users curating their lives and businesses to produce better content. Coffee shops started developing an “Instagrammable” aesthetic. The app influenced how book covers […]
