What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure. – Samuel Johnson Let’s imagine you had the goal “make more money.” Which of the following options would you prefer: (1) A long and effortful path to making more money? or (2) A quick and easy path to the same outcome? If you at…
You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. – Maya Angelou Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Maybe a screenplay? How about a really moving love poem? For any of these, the first step is having the self-confidence to even attempt it. And you might think that with…
Sometimes all it takes is one presentation to unlock your team’s potential. With years of experience training corporate audiences and teaching some of the world’s most successful MBA students, Jake can help you, too. As a psychologist and marketing professor, he conveys the knowledge of behavioral science in an applicable and entertaining way. Here are some of Jake’s most…
If destruction be our lot, we [will] ourselves be its author and finisher. – Abraham Lincoln from his speech “The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions” on his concerns regarding mob violence Nowadays, it’s common knowledge that the U.S. — and countries around the world — face an increasing threat. No, I’m not talking about the energy…
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…
This week, I’m excited to bring you something unique for Everyday Psych: a personal interview with one of psychology’s most esteemed and influential psychologists, Dr. Richard Nisbett. Dr. Nisbett discovered some of the most interesting findings in social psychology, conducting research on people’s ability to introspect, on what ‘intelligence’ actually is, and how people from…