Life Hacks
The idea is to study the thing itself — be it a work of literature, death, family, a car, a vaccine, or the hospital — without preconceived notions, trendy easy answers, or dogma imposed on it.
Despite the claims of speed reading apps, it turns out that you actually have to read the book if you want to learn from it.
If you want to write and speak well, use common words, not grandiose ones. Unless you’re Shakespeare, you’re more likely to annoy people.
Math can explain why your laces spontaneously come untied — and how to stop it.
We all spend way too much time worrying what other people think of us — it’s time to cut loose.
Better cognitive control over our decisions can stave off disappointment in our actions.
You’ll be able to sleep through a war.
The existential philosopher argued that an authentic and meaningful life is measured by choice.
Thomas Edison was on to something…
The replication crisis has debunked many of psychology’s fair-haired hypotheses, but for the marshmallow test, things have only become more interesting.
Take a hint from Einstein and Mozart — unplug and make peace with some degree of failure.
Intelligence is not fixed but fluid. A growth mindset allows our brains to flourish while lowering our stress levels.
“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
Though Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is a classic military treatise, its advice applies to all manner of conflict.
There are three barriers we need to overcome to have better, more productive arguments.
When it comes to spotting a lie, less is more.
Delay the instant gratification of online knowledge and first seek out the wisdom within yourself.
Considering the perspectives of others has important benefits for individuals and for society. There is one easy way to do it.
If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one, psychologists have some tips.
Arguments don’t have to be about winning or losing; they can help us build trust despite disagreeing.
High-conflict people are found in all walks of life. Learning how to identify them, and what to do next, can save you much emotional turmoil.
Financial illiteracy can become a significant problem. But it’s a problem with a clear solution.
When it comes to handling our emotions, we can’t afford to be none the WISER.
As improving biotech offers us longevity, we can prepare to live much better as we age.
Success is about give and take — with a little more give.
To do more, it sometimes pays to do nothing at all.
Get the most out of your coffee.
Forgetfulness isn’t always a “glitch” in our memories; it can be a tool to help us make sense of the present and plan for the future.