When you’re running late, always say you’ll be later than you think. If you think you’ll be 10 minutes late, tell your friend, colleague or partner you’ll be 15 minutes late. That way, they’ll only be disappointed once when you say you’re late, and they’ll be happy when you show up earlier than expected. Most… Read More »When late be late only once
For years, I failed the circle of hell test without even knowing it existed. I’d see someone hovering at the edge of a conversation, clearly wanting to join, and I’d do nothing. I’d continue talking, pretending not to notice their awkward half-smile and shifting weight. I told myself pulling strangers into our group chat wasn’t… Read More »The circle of hell test
I’ve always been a complete jerk about audio speakers. Hand me control of one and watch me turn from a normal person into a musical show-off within seconds. “Listen to this obscure 80s metal band!” I’d yell while my poor date winced. “They combined speed metal with classical influences!” My date nodded politely while plotting… Read More »The Music Test
I work in an open office with eight other people. To focus, I wear noise-canceling headphones and turn off all notifications. Still, I find myself scrolling Facebook or falling into Reddit rabbit holes every few minutes. When I complained to a friend about my distracted mind, she handed me the book Indistractable by Nir Eyal.… Read More »Indistractable by Nir Eyal (Summary)
About the author Marlo Thomas is a talented actress, producer, and social activist who made a big impact on American entertainment and culture. Born in 1937 to comedian Danny Thomas, she stepped out from his shadow to show the world what she could do. Her famous role in the 1960s sitcom “That Girl” was a… Read More »There are two kinds of people in the world
About the author George Raveling is one of basketball’s most influential figures, with a career spanning over six decades. Born in 1937 in Washington, D.C., Raveling broke barriers as the first Black basketball coach in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the PAC-8 (now PAC-12). His coaching career included successful tenures at Washington State University,… Read More »You can be happy, or you can be very happy
A 30-year Harvard study has finally settled the question about which diet is best for healthy aging. The researchers tracked over 100,000 people to find which eating pattern actually delivers a healthy old age. They didn’t just measure who survived longest, but also measured who reached 70 without chronic disease and with clear minds and… Read More »The single best diet for healthy aging
There’s a standard rule in productivity circles: “Organize your tasks by project.” You hear it everywhere. It’s repeated in books, blogs, and productivity courses. The idea seems logical – group related tasks together so you can work on them efficiently. There’s just one problem with this approach: It completely ignores the fundamental constraint of human… Read More »The Time Sector Method
“Are you a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner?” This question has shaped education for decades. Most teachers worldwide still believe students learn best when taught in their “preferred” style. The idea sounds logical. Some students learn by seeing, others by hearing and others by doing. But learning styles don’t exist, at least not in any… Read More »The Learning Styles Myth: Why Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Labels Fail Students
Last winter, I showed up to an important client meeting without my laptop. I had forgotten to charge it the night before and left it on my desk in my morning rush. As I sat there, embarrassed and unprepared, I realized this wasn’t just bad luck. It was the predictable outcome of a flawed system.… Read More »Tomorrow mapping
