COVID has entered the chat, making a dramatic reappearance in public discourse on Wednesday when President Biden announced he has been infected. (What a month in American politics!) Seems like a good time to take a closer look at Dr. Anthony Fauci’s memoir, which happens to be our latest Instaread. Fauci Takes a Bow Many […]
Make better small talk
Do you ever become anxious or stumble over your words when you’re talking off the cuff — say, at a job interview or when you meet a new person at a party? Most people do. The good news is that impromptu speaking is a skill that you can improve with a few simple hacks. Let […]
A comedian’s take on the US culture wars
Between the recent attempt on Donald Trump’s life and widespread calls for President Biden to resign from the campaign, it’s an especially tumultuous election season in the United States. (And there’s less than four more months to go!) Step back from the madness and take some time to laugh with our latest release, from Bill […]
The world is on fire 🔥
Here’s a not-so-fun fact to keep in mind as another heat wave hits large swaths of the United States: Almost half of California’s 20 largest wildfires have occurred in the last four years. These fires are becoming more frequent and more deadly, occurring year-round instead of being limited to a season. The Problem Is Spreading […]
Let’s talk about Ozempic
Historically, obesity was so rare that it only affected the superrich or people with genetic conditions. But around 1979, obesity rates began to rise very quickly, more than doubling over a 30-year period in the United States. Much of this phenomenon can be attributed to a single cause: processed foods. The Fight Against Fat Today’s […]
Most kids don’t need therapy
The mental health care industry has convinced many young people and their parents that most kids are sick. But therapy can be harmful, especially for kids who can’t push back against their therapists’ views. That’s the view of Abigail Shrier, whose latest book has been called essential for parents by Elon Musk. Our latest release […]
How to kick dread and anxiety
Anxiety is just your body’s way of getting attention. It’s not an identity or a permanent state that defines who you are. It’s best to think of any anxiety you experience as an alarm or signal that something needs to change. The tough part is figuring out exactly what that change needs to be. Make […]
Your new 80/20 playbook
You’re probably familiar with the Pareto principle, which tells us that 20 percent of our effort directs about 80 percent of outcomes. Global executive Bill Canady applies that formula to the business world in his latest bestseller, positing that 20 percent of processes, products, and customers generate 80 percent of revenue. Turbo Goal Setting The […]
A fascinating approach to a medical mystery
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, […]
