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A Neuroscientist Explains the 3 Steps You Must Follow to Achieve a Flow State

When you achieve a flow state, time flies and happiness and productivity spike. Here’s the neuroscience of how to get there.

2d ago

A Neuroscientist Explains the 3 Steps You Must Follow to Achieve a Flow State

2d ago

New Science: Too Much Grit Can Actually Damage Your Brain

Grit helps you get ahead, but if you lean on it too much, your brain won’t thank you. Research suggests better ways to overcome challenges

5d ago

New Science: Too Much Grit Can Actually Damage Your Brain

5d ago

Want to Change People’s Behavior? Try the EAST Framework

The EAST framework captures more than a decade’s worth of science on how to actually change people’s behavior.

Jun 3

Want to Change People’s Behavior? Try the EAST Framework

Jun 3

A Neuroscientist Explains All the Good Things That Happen in Your Brain When You Forgive Someone

Holding onto your anger is hijacking your happiness. Forgiveness gives you back your power.

May 27

A Neuroscientist Explains All the Good Things That Happen in Your Brain When You Forgive Someone

May 27

This Is the Secret to a Good Retirement, According to an Anthropologist Who Interviewed 100 Seniors

If you’re only worrying about your finances, you may be missing the most important ingredient for a good retirement.

May 20

This Is the Secret to a Good Retirement, According to an Anthropologist Who Interviewed 100 Seniors

May 20

The Best Music to Play for Happiness, Productivity, or Deep Thinking, According to Neuroscience

Neuroscience shows music has big effects on our productivity, performance, and state of mind. Use that to your advantage.

May 13

The Best Music to Play for Happiness, Productivity, or Deep Thinking, According to Neuroscience

May 13

Jeff Bezos’s Favorite Job Interview Question Is Weird.. and Brilliant

Back in his days at Amazon, Jeff Bezos always asked this odd job interview question. Psychology says it’s surprisingly revealing.

May 6

Jeff Bezos’s Favorite Job Interview Question Is Weird.. and Brilliant

May 6

When Does Intelligence Peak? A New Stanford Study Offers a Surprising (and Encouraging) Answer

Are you cognitively over the hill by 40? Not according to a new Stanford study looking into when intelligence peaks.

Apr 29

When Does Intelligence Peak? A New Stanford Study Offers a Surprising (and Encouraging) Answer

Apr 29

Mark Cuban’s Advice to His Kids on How to Be Successful Is 2 Simple Words

Research backs up Mark Cuban’s advice to his kids — and anyone else — on how to be more successful in life.

Apr 22

Mark Cuban’s Advice to His Kids on How to Be Successful Is 2 Simple Words

Apr 22

This Scientist Tried 15 Viral Life-Extension Hacks So You Don’t Have To

Longevity hacks are all the rage. But after two years of self-experimentation, a scientist found only a few worth doing.

Apr 15

This Scientist Tried 15 Viral Life-Extension Hacks So You Don’t Have To

Apr 15

Jessica Stillman

Jessica Stillman

Top Inc.com columnist/ Editor/ Ghostwriter. Book lover. Travel fiend. Nap enthusiast. https://jessicastillman.com/

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