6 days agoMember-onlyDo You Really Want to Retire Early? New Research Suggests It May Not Be as Fun as You ThinkSome people work to improve their communities, feel more in control of their lives, or build a product they’re passionate about. But many want to make, as the kids say, FU money. The idea is to have enough in the bank that you can do whatever you want, and the…Money4 min readMoney4 min read
Sep 12Member-onlyRichard Branson Says EQ Is More Important Than IQ for Success. Science Suggests He’s RightRichard Branson flunked out of school at age 16, never to return. He still managed to amass a net worth of several billion dollars, earn himself a knighthood, and appear to have a boatload of fun in the process. …Richard Branson4 min readRichard Branson4 min read
Sep 5Member-onlyWhy September Is the Perfect Time to Start That New RoutineAccording to the calendar, September is just another month in the year. But according to our emotions, this time of year often feels particularly weighty. With summer at an end, many people experience a pang of nostalgia for the good weather and days off. For parents and students, the back-to-school…Psychology3 min readPsychology3 min read
Aug 29Member-onlyThe 5 Most Effective Study Techniques You Were Never Taught in SchoolImagine you’re studying for a professional certification, trying to cram info about new products into your head. Or maybe you’re out to ace that online coding course you signed up for. How do you study? …Learning4 min readLearning4 min read
Aug 8Member-onlyUse the Hemingway Trick to Supercharge Your Morning ProductivityAdvice abounds on how to design a super productive morning routine for yourself. You know what’s a lot harder to find? Advice on how to actually get yourself to stick with your plan. If you want to supercharge your morning productivity, what’s usually lacking isn’t knowledge of what you need…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Aug 1Member-onlyHow to Find Yourself, According to Science: Live AbroadWhat’s the unsung secret to leadership greatness? According to research recently written up on HBR, the answer isn’t charisma or empathy. It’s self-awareness. “Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. We’re…Travel3 min readTravel3 min read
Jul 25Member-onlyHow to Create a Laid-Back, European-Style Summer When You Can’t Take a Whole Month OffIt was 100+ degrees, and city streets were empty this weekend here in the Greek world where I live. Both are signs that summer is now in full swing and something like 90 percent of the population was at the beach. …Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Jul 18Member-onlyUse This 5-Step Plan to Handle Psychopaths and Narcissists at WorkAsk most people to picture a psychopath and the first image that comes to their mind will probably be something akin to a Silence of the Lambs character. But psychology tells us “functional” or non-criminal psychopathy is hardly limited to prisons and slasher movies. Depending on which study you believe…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
Jul 10Member-onlyWhy Every Woman Should Keep a ‘Brag List’What causes the stubborn gap between men’s and women’s advancement at work? Is it that women are socialized to be less comfortable tooting their own horn, unconscious bias causing women’s contributions to be less valued than men’s, imposter syndrome, flat-out sexism? This question is the subject of dozens upon dozens…Women3 min readWomen3 min read
Jul 4Member-onlyMaster the 5–4–3–2–1 Packing Method and You’ll Never Need More Than a Carry-On AgainThe amount of luggage that was mishandled nearly doubled globally in 2022 compared with previous years, the Guardian recently reported. That’s bad news if you’re traveling for business or pleasure this summer and don’t want to deal with the hassle of a lost bag. What can you do to reduce…Travel3 min readTravel3 min read
