Eight takeaways: This week’s piece provides practical wisdom on how best to approach the pivotal moments– the “firsts”– that can shape one’s career. Each of these moments provide key reminder…[...]
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Clutter Can Overwhelm Your Brain. Here’s the Easy Way to Tackle It
Three takeaways: One of the biggest psychological challenges we face is the brain’s natural tendency to overemphasize how much effort a task will take. Our relationship to clutter at ho…
The Neuroscience of Stacking Wins: Why a Super Bowl Mantra is a Masterclass in Performance Psychology
Five takeaways: Not long after the Super Bowl win, Coach McDonald slightly altered the phrase to read: “Stacking great decisions.” Elderkin argues that this is deeply insightful, because it r…[...]
Why Negative People Have So Much Power Over Your Mood
Two takeaways: Foroux, a writer and instructor, says that putting his work out into the world has led him to a simple conclusion: some people are content (and intent) on sending out negative …