The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. -- Horace Walpole What if with today’s post, I could teach you one of the most powerful psychological superpowers you …
Discounts Can Discount Enjoyment
A bargain ain't a bargain unless it's something you need. -- Sidney Carroll There are few things people enjoy more than getting a good deal. In fact, in data I personally collected, “finding good …
The Sirens of Selfishness
We're all basically made of the same stuff: generosity and selfishness, goodness and greed. -- Madeleine M. Kunin When I’ve spoken with friends and family on the phone recently, I’ve felt …
Repeat
But better die than live mechanically a life that is a repetition of repetitions. -- D.H. Lawrence What would it be like to revisit a museum, restaurant, or city you just visited? To rewatch a …
The Curious Case of Why We Yawn
A yawn is a silent scream for coffee. -- T-shirt, Amazon.com This may have been one of the more difficult posts for me to write, both because of the sparse and sometimes conflicting research, as …
The Bearer of Bad News
Nothing travels faster than the speed of light, with the possible exception of bad news, which obeys its own special laws. -- Douglas Adams Today’s post conveys some bad news… Well, really, it’s a …