Five takeaways: It can seem impossible to change another person’s beliefs. Brooks cites one scholar who notes that one’s personal attachment to beliefs encourages “competitive per&hellip[...]
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How to Succeed at Failure
Three takeaways: This article provides practical advice on turning a major disappointment or failure into a life-defining opportunity for personal growth. A first step is realizing that “&h[...]
Hemingway, a Lost Suitcase, and the Recipe for Stupidity
Five takeaways: This article argues that the best intentions are no match for the havoc caused by stress, tiredness, and unusual circumstances– that poor decision making is often intimately r&hellip[...]
The Difference Between Hope and Optimism
Four takeaways: People tend to use hope and optimism as synonyms, but that isn’t accurate. A 2004 paper from The Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology determined that “hope focuses more d&hellip[...]