In many ways, being yourself is dispelling stereotypes. — Franchesca Ramsey In thinking about one of the greatest barriers to societal flourishing, there is one psychological bias that stands out above the others: stereotypes. Whether those are racial, religious, gendered, or political, the use and endorsement of stereotypes greatly impairs humans’ ability to get along….
For me, the subject of the picture is always more important than the picture. — Diane Arbus Recently, I’ve been taking a lot of selfies. And no, it’s not because I’m a narcissist (well, maybe that, too), but because a certain special someone sometimes requests them of me. Now, being who I am, I like to ensure…
Courage is an inner resolution to go forward despite obstacles; cowardice is submissive surrender to circumstances. — Martin Luther King Jr. Ah, the timeless and heavily influential question: Which picture should you select for your facebook profile? I mean, this is the photo with the best chance at garnering your greatest number of “likes” so…
Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln. Camping in the woods with friends is fun. Camping on a nest of your dirty clothes in the airport is not. But thanks to Mother Nature’s sudden fascination with lightning, I got to experience the…
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…
Disappointment is inevitable; misery is optional. — Various authors We’ve all been there. Your favorite sports team loses to their rival. The political candidate you hoped would win doesn’t. A movie you love didn’t get the award. Everyone feels bummed in these moments—but why do some people seem crushed while others just shrug it off?…