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To make great changes in your life, follow the philosophy of kaizen
If Rome was not built in a day, why do you think you can be?
We need to kick our success addiction
Success can be measured in different ways. When it hinges entirely on our careers, we fall victim to a devastating addiction.
How and why American couples argue
Arguments are a normal and often healthy part of a relationship. It all depends on picking the right kind of arguments, though.
The 5-hour rule: How to turn a wasted day into a successful one
We each have the same 24 hours in the day. How will you spend yours?
The 43:57 talking-listening ratio that makes for brilliant conversations
It's time to put on your listening hat.
Life hacks to help ADHD or those who struggle with focus and attention
Easily distracted? Try a "distractibility delay."
Sludge: How paperwork, wait times, and confusion degrade our well-being
Sludge may be inevitable, but there are better ways to manage such frictions in our daily lives.
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There are six types of worker, this study says. Which one are you?
Are you a striver or a pioneer?
Why do we “click” with some people in conversations? It may be timing.
How much we enjoy a conversation can all be a matter of timing — specifically, how long it takes us to respond to what was just said.
What is tactical empathy and how can it help in negotiations at work?
And what if both parties are skilled at mirroring each other? Will it produce a stalemate?
Married people earn more than single individuals. Here’s why.
A recent study offers new insights into the so-called marriage wage premium.
Being playful is a biological imperative, even for adults
The power of play: our forgotten lifehack.
Burnout: How to escape toxic work culture and build a better life
To overcome burnout, we need to change how we think about the relationship between dignity and work, argues Jonathan Malesic.
Three habits to master long-term thinking
The fruits of long-term thinking will reveal themselves in five or ten or 30 years, when you’ve created the future you’ve always wanted.
Pursue writing as a career with this all encompassing creative writer’s bundle
Take your story from beginning to end with expert guidance.
How to get materialism under control in your life
It's insidious and destructive, but there are some things you can do to develop a healthier relationship with material things.
Learn how to play the guitar like a pro for $30
Virtually enroll in beginner-to-expert guitar lessons to unleash your inner musician.
4 tips for college students to avoid procrastinating with their online work
More than 70% of college students procrastinate
You can take Steven Pinker’s Harvard intro to psych class for free
Let noted cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker introduce you to psychology.
7 research-based resolutions that will help strengthen your relationship in the year ahead
Scrap getting fitter or eating better and focus more on the people in your life.
How to help dogs and cats manage separation anxiety when their humans return to work
Has lockdown made your pet extra clingy?
5 facts about positive affect for 2021
After the unrelenting negativity of 2020, we may need a refresher on the benefits of a positive affect.
Get the many health benefits of playing the piano—by learning to play online
Regardless of your age, incorporate the piano into your life for better health.
To be a great innovator, learn to embrace and thrive in uncertainty
Innovators don't ignore risk; they are just better able to analyze it in uncertain situations.
Remembering Sir Ken Robinson, the educationalist who changed thinking on schools
Sir Ken Robinson died on August 21 of cancer at the age of 70.
Unfiltered lessons of a female entrepreneur
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and best-selling author Charles Duhigg as he interviews Victoria Montgomery Brown, co-founder and CEO of Big Think.
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Live! These improv skills can supercharge your career
Improv isn't just an art, it's a business tool.
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How start-ups raise capital when their bank account is empty
Big Think's co-founder and CEO, Victoria Montgomery Brown, offers six pieces of advice to founders in her forthcoming book.
Every calculator you’ll ever need, for free
The Omni Calculator site is a stunning treasure trove of free calculators.
This is how you overcome a language barrier
Don't worry about grammar rules at first. They'll only trip you up.
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