decision making
Master the skills of negotiating in everyday life
Learn how to negotiate like a shark. Here are Shark Tank investor Daymond John's tips for powerful communication.
Under what conditions are we most creative?
While we might not love the idea of deadlines, they can be cause for some of our greatest creative work.
Do these 3 things to be a stronger manager
Creating a healthy, cohesive work environment leads to better productivity.
Retail therapy is proven to work, but at what psychological cost?
Retail therapy has been proven to make us happier, but is there a catch?
What Shark Tank investor Daymond John looks for in a business pitch
It takes more than a good idea to land a shark as a business partner.
Working for Harvey Weinstein was a ‘brutal experience’
In 1998, former New Yorker editor Tina Brown went into business with Harvey Weinstein. That was a colossal mistake.
Which stress personality are you?
Learn how to cope with your stress by better understanding which stress personality type you are.
There are 5 different financial personalities. Which one are you?
What does your money personality say about how you save (and spend) money?
How to manage self-inflicted stress
Stress and anxiety therapist Dr. Amelia Aldao suggests waiting 60 seconds before reacting to a stressor, giving your rational mind time to catch up to your emotions.
Being dominant in the bedroom can boost your work ethic
Studies have shown that dominant sexual activity can often boost your work ethic several days after a sexual experience.
You can use data to boost your career. Here’s how.
Striking a better work-life balance comes down to the numbers.
We’ve achieved diversity in the workplace. Now what?
What good is diversity without inclusion?
This is the biggest decision-making mistake
Beware of the "fallacy of excessive expertise."
Correctness makes you less creative. Here’s why.
Effort-focused exercises often lead to better, more innovative ideas.
Answer these 4 questions to become a better leader
The fourth question will tell you the difference between a good and great leader.
How to make healthy financial choices every day, according to a financial psychologist
How reframing your emotions and changing your daily behavior can help you save money.
How does toleration fit into a pluralistic society?
A truly diverse society exudes open-mindedness, not just reluctant acceptance of differing viewpoints.
The signs of unhealthy power dynamics in a relationship—and how to even them out
Is there a power imbalance in your relationship? You can find out by answering 28 simple questions.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: How science literacy can save us from the internet
If you understand when and how to ask questions, you possess an effective inoculation against charlatans.
Second-guessing yourself leads to worse decisions, study finds
When facing a tough decision, it pays to trust your gut.
7 (more) board games to help kids think big
We catalogue seven more board games to teach children science, problem-solving, and even foster their creativity.
How the Sagan standard can help you make better decisions
The noted astronomer and author Carl Sagan came up with a famous dictum acronymed ECREE.
Economist Tim Harford just launched a new podcast, ‘Cautionary Tales’
The new podcast is a deep dive into human nature.
10 video games to help kids think big
We found 10 video games that kids will love (and they'll secretly be learning, too).
Navigating reality: It’s all about perspective
Learn to level up your thinking on how you perceive reality.
Something weird and wonderful is at a Paris zoo
The blob that's astonishing science gets its own exhibit.