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Is now a good time to get a PhD? We ask those who’ve done it
The number of PhDs has been exceeding the available academic positions since as early as the mid-1990s.
A brief history of human dignity
What is human dignity? Here's a primer, told through 200 years of great essays, lectures, and novels.
Should parents de-emphasize gender norms?
The color of toys has a much deeper effect on children than some parents may realize.
Here’s why narcissists become leaders, according to two psychologists
Psychologists W. Keith Campbell, (Ph.D.) and Carolyn Crist explain why narcissists rise to power and how to make sure your support is going to someone making effective, positive change.
Navy SEALs: How to build a warrior mindset
SEAL training is the ultimate test of both mental and physical strength.
What is counterfactual thinking?
Can thinking about the past really help us create a better present and future?
Haven’t found your niche? This might be why.
Most people don't know what they're passionate about.
How to maximize performance and minimize stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
Flow Research Collective COO Rian Doris explains how to harness the power of your nervous system to find your flow during a pandemic.
Finding your purpose: A less intimidating approach
Removing the pressure of finding your "dying passion" makes it easier to connect with the "why" of your work.
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.
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.
Age gives you an edge in the workplace. Here’s how.
60 is the new 30, says Melanie Katzman. Embrace your age and the benefits that come with it.
What do mentors do? They introduce you to your future self.
Bishop Omar Jahwar explains that before mentors can inspire others, they have to be inspired themselves.
Here’s how to get the best advice at work
New research suggests that we should think twice before asking for input from a very wide range of people.
Want to achieve your goals? The Finnish have a word for that.
Sisu is an ancient concept that is an integral part of Finland's national character.
Do participation trophies hinder child development?
The fierce debate over participation trophies ignores a crucial fact: Children aren't idiots.
What one Navy SEAL learned by doing Hell Week 3 times
Two questions hold the key to breaking through your limitations, says David Goggins.
From 300lbs to a Navy SEAL: How to gain control of your mind and life
The countdown continues! This is the 9th most popular video of 2018 — and great fuel for starting a new year.
How to brain hack your New Year’s resolution for success
It's not about the resolution but about how your mind tackles the problem.
How to find fulfillment: Lessons from ‘dark horse’ success
Can you be happy and successful? Dark horses show us how it's possible.
The value of owning more books than you can read
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love my tsundoku.
Can this money ethos help you retire in your 30s?
The FIRE movement believes frugality is key to retiring in your 30s; others think the movement is about privilege more than prudence.
From 300lbs to a Navy SEAL: How to gain control of your mind and life
How Basic Income Could Unlock Humanity’s Altruism and Creativity
Universal Basic Income an expensive system to be sure, but social justice commentator Eva Cox argues that the societal returns will be worth the investment.