Engineer Your Own Flow, Don’t Wait for It
Flow is one of the greatest sensations in work and in life. But it’s not something that happens to you. It’s something you engineer. Here's how. 👇
Kids Feel Reward of Giving Before They Speak
We assume generosity is a habit adults build over years of moral instruction. New research says the emotional reward of giving shows up before a child can form a sentence. 👇
Sleep Apps: Intended Help, Often Cause Anxiety
Sleep apps are sold as tools for better rest. But for many people, they've become a source of new anxiety. 👇
Cooperation, Not Independence, Drives True Autonomy
Autonomy is supposed to come from independence. It often comes from cooperation instead. A recent paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences tested this idea directly. 👇🧵
Credentials Aren't Enough; Master Everyday Competence
We all work mightily to look competent on paper… …but we still can struggle with basic life skills. Like apologizing without making it worse. Or remembering a name 60 seconds after hearing it. We obsess over credentials. We neglect competence. Here's the list of “how...
Great Ideas Surface when You’re Not Actively Working
Your best ideas don’t come when you’re working. They show up: • In the shower • On walks • Half-asleep That’s not a flaw. It’s a clue. 👇
Double Down on Six Human Skills to Stay Relevant
The headlines are relentless. AI seems posed to outthink many of us. So what do humans do? Twenty years after writing A WHOLE NEW MIND about the rise of right-brainers, here’s my initial answer: Double down on six human skills. 🧵👇