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Dear managers: Stop penalizing people for taking short breaks. Data: Although pausing to stretch, chat, or browse boosts performance, many bosses view it as a… 4 Sept
The activity you enjoy most is not your calling. It's your hobby. Careers aren't built solely on passion—they depend on making a meaningful contribution. Doing… 31 Aug
The 12 New Books to Spice Up Your Fall 29 Aug
AI struggles to make creative leaps. Large language models are trained on data from the past. Original thinking involves recognizing novel patterns in the futu… 28 Aug
In the long run, the best way to curb cheating isn't proctoring essays and oral exams. It's developing a moral compass. The heart of integrity is recognizing t… 26 Aug
We squander too much of our free time feeling guilty that we’re not working. In 1 of every 7 moments of fun and relaxation, people feel bad that they're not be… 20 Aug
We don't need unwavering confidence to take action. We merely need to doubt our doubts. When people are randomly assigned to question their hesitations, they b… 10 Aug
The Truth About People Pleasing 9 Aug
Using social media in middle school predicts lower standardized test scores in high school. 10th graders who started social media before 9th grade are ~6 month… 5 Aug
Being prejudiced is a risk factor for mental illness. Longitudinal evidence: When people develop racist beliefs, they become more socially isolated—and end up… 2 Aug
We don't just feel better during vacations. Our moods elevate in advance too. Evidence: People aren't always happier after a holiday, but they do feel happier… 1 Aug
Hybrid work doesn't just boost productivity. It leads us to reproduce more too. Economists find that when remote work opportunities rise, fertility rates do to… 29 Jul
Dealing with difficult people may be hazardous to your health. Data: Each additional "hassler" in your network predicts 1.5% faster biological aging—and worse… 27 Jul
It’s better to attribute success to grit than natural talent. 5 studies: Highlighting how accomplishments depend on hard work—not just innate ability—builds co… 26 Jul
It's sad that women's success is a threat to marriages. 544k couples, 29 countries: Separation is 36% more likely when women outearn their partners. The risk g… 26 Jul
The internet doesn't bring out the worst in people. It makes the worst people more visible. Across all 30 countries studied, those who are nasty in online poli… 13 Jul
Authenticity is not about saying whatever pops into your head. It's about sharing what reflects who you want to be. Healthy self-expression doesn't mean no fil… 8 Jul
The definition of a true fan: You’d rather see your team lose fairly than win unfairly. 6 Jul
Buying a fancy car is not a sign of a midlife crisis. It’s a mark of relationship insecurity. 6 studies: When men and women have attachment anxiety, they seek… 2 Jul
When people are stressed, “You can handle this” is a better message than “It’s not a big deal.” Data: Minimizing risks dismissing their experience. Encourageme… 29 Jun
There’s more to the youth mental health crisis than social media. A key culprit is perfectionism. 307 studies, 35 years, 83k students: Young adults feel growin… 27 Jun
There’s More to the Mental Health Crisis Than Smartphones and Social Media 27 Jun
What really drives leaders to resist remote work isn't productivity. It’s ego. Our new data: Ordering people in full-time is a power & status move. Bosses want… 25 Jun
The Must-Read Articles of the Month 22 Jun
Silence Is Not Necessarily Violence 9 Jun
I Didn’t Post About Your Cause 8 Jun
The Allure of Narcissistic Leaders and the Forgotten Joy of Being Ordinary 24 May
The 12 New Books to Enliven Spring and Summer 2 May
What Brené Brown and I Will Never Agree On 19 Mar
What I Got Wrong About Connection 25 Feb
The New Books to Refresh Your Thinking in 2026 18 Jan
Your Favorite Insights of 2025 10 Jan
Getting Laptops Out of Classrooms and Talking People Out of Hate 30 Nov 2025
What AI Companions Are Missing 17 Oct 2025
The New Books to Fight Brain Rot 26 Aug 2025
Sorry, Marvel. The Greatest Superhero is Superman 13 Jul 2025
How to Pick a Job, Say No and Sorry, and Avoid AI Pitfalls 29 Jun 2025
Finding Your Intuition and Changing Your Personality 14 Apr 2025
The 11 New Books to Brighten Your Spring 10 Mar 2025
No, You Don’t Get an A for Effort 5 Mar 2025