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Daniel Pink and Susan Cain on the Art of Writing Creativity Happiness

“You have to be willing to do what you do in the service of readers, not in the service of yourself.”

Alan Lightman

The One Thing That All Life in the Universe Has in Common Arts & Culture Science

We sit down with physicist Alan Lightman to talk about his new book, ‘Probable Impossibilities.’

Meredith Arthur

2 Simple Techniques to Help You Get Out of Your Own Head Habits & Productivity Happiness

“Watch out, your brain is listening.”

Feeling COVID Anxiety? Try These Simple Strategies Happiness Psychology

“Once I describe the emotion I’m feeling, I can make sense of it. I can move past it.”

How to Build Resilience During the Pandemic Happiness Psychology

“We’re in this moment where we have to help one another.”

Ingrid Fetell Lee

How to Design a Joyful, Productive Home Office Design Happiness

“Invite play back into your home.”

Susan Cain

How Introverts and Extroverts Are Handling Self-Isolation Differently Introvert Psychology

“Solitude is isolation that feels good, and loneliness is isolation that feels bad.”

Daniel Markovits

Why Meritocracy Is Bad for America Politics & Economics

“Even as it excludes most Americans from real opportunity, it also harms the few who seem to win.”

Christie Aschwanden

Why You Should Never Take Another Vitamin, According to Science Health Science

“You’re just spending money on unnecessary stuff that could be harming you.”

What the Royal Wedding Teaches Us About Hosting Meaningful, Memorable Events Creativity Design

“90 percent of the success of a gathering happens before anyone even walks in the door.”

Adam Grant, Wendy Wood

Willpower Is Overrated, Says the World’s Leading Habit Expert Habits & Productivity

“Habits become a shortcut, and they’re activated by the cues around us.”

Ryan Holiday

Why the Key to Getting Ahead Is Staying Still Habits & Productivity Happiness

“Nothing is up to you but your own thoughts, opinions, and actions.”