About the Author Arthur C. Brooks is a social scientist, professor, and columnist born in 1964. Before his academic career, Brooks was a professional French horn player who performed with the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra. The quote appears in Brooks’ 2019 bestselling book “Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of… Læs mere "Happy people love people
About the Author “Thelma” is a 2023 dark comedy horror film directed by Josh Margolin in his feature directorial debut. The movie stars June Squibb as the title character, a 93-year-old woman who goes on an unexpected adventure after falling victim to a phone scammer who steals $10,000 from her. The quote comes directly from… Læs mere "We all have our good days and our bad days
About the Author Simone Biles, born March 14, 1997, is widely regarded as the greatest gymnast of all time. Biles is known for her extraordinary athletic abilities, performing skills so difficult they’ve been named after her, including the “Biles” vault and the “Biles II” floor exercise element. The quote comes from interviews Biles gave during… Læs mere "If you’re having fun
About the Author Bill Perkins is a hedge fund manager, high-stakes poker player, and author who wrote “Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life,” published in 2020. The quote appears in his book “Die with Zero,” which challenges conventional retirement wisdom. Rather than focusing on accumulating wealth until death,… Læs mere "The main thing you’ll be retiring on
About the author Gurwinder Bhogal is a popular writer and thinker who shares his ideas through X.com (formerly Twitter) under the handle @g_s_bhogal. His sharp observations about human psychology, cognitive biases, and personal growth have built a strong following. Bhogal often writes about mental models, decision-making, and how people can improve their thinking. The meaning… Læs mere "Regret is a sign of progress
About the author John P. Weiss is a storyteller whose life took many turns before he found his true calling. A former police chief with over 26 years in law enforcement, Weiss traded his badge for brushes and pens to become a full-time artist and writer. His background combines the structure and discipline of law… Læs mere "You’re really a couch potato
About the author Simon Sinek built his career as a leadership expert, motivational speaker and author. His career took off following his famous TED Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” which became one of the most viewed TED talks of all time with millions of views. Sinek wrote multiple bestselling books including Start With Why,… Læs mere "What we really need is a section called Help Others
About the author Tony Robbins rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world’s top life coaches and motivational speakers. Born in 1960 in North Hollywood, California, Robbins grew up in a financially unstable household. His mother married multiple times, which led to a tumultuous childhood. At just 17, Robbins left home and began… Læs mere "Motivated by the desire to avoid pain
About the author Born in Vienna in 1905, Viktor Frankl grew from a curious medical student into one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. Before his rise to prominence, life threw him into the darkest human experience possible. As a Jewish psychiatrist during World War II, the Nazis sent him to four… Læs mere "Between stimulus and response, there is a space
About the author David Allen stands as one of the most respected productivity experts of our time. As the creator of the “Getting Things Done” (GTD) method, Allen changed how millions of people manage their work and lives. His background spans various careers, from karate teacher to manager at a lawn service company, giving him… Læs mere "Your brain is great for having ideas
