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The History of the Most Persuasive Advertisement

The History of the Most Persuasive Advertisement

Nobody reads ads. People read what interests them, and sometimes that is an ad. – Howard Gossage Have you ever felt your attention suddenly yanked away — while walking, maybe even driving on the freeway, certainly while scrolling your phone — all because… …of an advertisement?  Bus stop posters. Signs on the side of semi-trucks. Videos…

The Smartphone Behavior Hurting Your Relationships

The Smartphone Behavior Hurting Your Relationships

We take better care of our smartphone than ourselves. — Arianna Huffington A finding that might shock you: on average, people spend 20% of their entire waking day looking at their phone. Probably one of the biggest changes in human behavior over the last two decades has been the use of the cell phone. But…

Greater Satisfaction in Your Romantic Relationship

Greater Satisfaction in Your Romantic Relationship

No relationship is all sunshine, but two people can share one umbrella and survive the storm together – Anonymous For as much as human society glamorizes romantic relationships, they sure are difficult. Whether that is starting a romance or maintaining it, there are plenty of challenges. Today, we’re going to talk about one straightforward strategy…

How the “Headwinds/Tailwinds Asymmetry” Shapes Your Thinking

How the “Headwinds/Tailwinds Asymmetry” Shapes Your Thinking

Today, I’m excited to share an article from an expert in the field, Matt Coleman, on a fascinating cognitive bias known as the “headwinds/tailwinds asymmetry.” Read on to learn how you can harness an awareness of this bias to improve your everyday life! Life is hard. In fact, we can all point to events and…