The most talented ones are all but invisible. But whether or not you know their names, public relations professionals deeply influence our day-to-day lives, working behind the scenes to shape our opinions. The public requires information about…well, everything. And we use that information to formulate the judgments that make the world move—pressuring politicians, interacting with businesses, […]
Make Your Money Work for You
The last few years have vividly demonstrated that some money matters are outside our personal control. Even the savviest investors can’t change the fact that financial losses will inevitably happen. What we can control is how we respond. Financial literacy has never been more important, but it’s not taught in most classrooms. When kids think about money, […]
True Love isn’t Just a One-Time Deal
With a fake identity and very little money, Katie is hoping to start a new life in Southport, North Carolina. She’s running from her abusive husband, Kevin, who had beaten her horribly for years. He kept promising to do better, but the beatings had gotten worse. Katie escaped, but she knows that Kevin is looking […]
Who’s Pulling Your Strings?
Propaganda doesn’t have the best reputation. We often associate it with manipulation, like Nazi propaganda in World War II. And we can still see its negative effects today, playing out in places such as Eastern Europe. But propaganda isn’t inherently good or bad. It can be used for a wide range of purposes. Consider public […]
The Surprising Truth About Nice Guys
You’re never going to get what you want in life when you’re trying too hard to be nice. That’s the view of Dr. Robert A. Glover, who says that “Nice Guy Syndrome” is ruining the lives and relationships of too many modern men. Nice Guy Syndrome isn’t about regular kindness (which is always appreciated). It’s […]
This Piece of Financial Advice Never Work
It’s standard advice for people who need to save: Cut your credit cards. Or maybe freeze them in a block of ice. But that’s a temporary fix, not a permanent solution. Robert T. Kiyosaki, author of the “Rich Dad” series of financial advice books, says that cutting your cards might not help, or even make […]
Can You Spot a Lie?
Fake news has been around for centuries. But in recent years, techniques have gotten more sophisticated and insidious, making misinformation super tough to spot, at least some of the time. Instead of rehashing which news networks and platforms have a fake news problem (spoiler alert: your opinion probably depends on your politics), it might be […]
This is the War on Knowledge
The disturbing images from Russia’s war on Ukraine are a powerful reminder of how brutal fascism can be. But it’s important to remember that fascism isn’t just sheer violence; it’s also a war on knowledge. In How Fascism Works, Yale professor Jason Stanley looks at how fascist leaders hold on to power with sneaky tactics like […]
How to be an Influencer
How do you build a huge following for your YouTube channel? The answer might surprise you: aim your material at a tiny target audience. It may seem counterintuitive, but you should focus your first videos on a niche topic. The more specific, the better. The best way to become recognized as an expert in the […]
Get Fit Quick
If you haven’t yet had your 60th birthday, chances are you know and love someone who has. As we grow older, we slowly start losing lean muscle mass. This isn’t just a vanity problem. Losing that muscle makes it easier to get injured and harder to stay active as we age. The good news is […]
