I Teach at Harvard and Encourage My Students to Use AI on Every Assignment. They Just Have to Follow My...
A Harvard professor has made AI a mandatory tool for every student assignment, but only as a research aid and editorial assistant. Students must first formulate their arguments independently before turning to AI for polishing and gap‑filling. The professor frames this as teaching a growth mindset, preventing the homogenised "AI slop" that can erase individual voice. By setting clear ground rules, the classroom balances technological advantage with authentic critical thinking.
Dear Young People: You Do Not Have to Hurry
The article argues that societal pressure forces young people to chase rapid, visible success, often by age twenty‑five, creating a scripted timeline of achievement. It reveals that this urgency is largely manufactured by industries that profit from insecurity, such as...
A Life of Paying Attention
Pulitzer‑winning journalist Tracy Kidder, who died at 80, was celebrated for his immersive, long‑form reporting that placed him inside the worlds he chronicled. Over a five‑decade career he embedded with computer engineers, classrooms, physicians and veterans, turning those experiences into...
Founder Mode vs Scaling CEO: The Right Mindset for Navigating Successful Growth
The article argues that moving from founder‑mode to a scaling‑CEO mindset is essential for sustainable growth. It outlines five critical shifts—identity, communication, talent, metrics, and trust—that CEOs must adopt to transition from personal heroics to team‑driven execution. Drawing on two...
Why Traction Beats Perfection: Unveiling the Power of HerPlay
Karolina Pelc, a former casino dealer turned iGaming executive, founded the SaaS firm BeyondPlay and sold it to FanDuel in February 2024. She now mentors founders and has released her debut book, Her Play, which argues that luck is a...
How a Healthy Mind-Set Influences Longevity
The article highlights how a positive mindset, especially a sense of purpose and feeling that one matters, can extend longevity for older adults. It follows 72‑year‑old former dentist Nan Niland, who found renewed purpose volunteering 15 hours weekly at a...
What Qualities Matter Most in Radio’s Next Generation of Leaders?
Radio Ink surveyed the Top 20 leaders in radio to uncover the traits they deem essential for the next generation of executives. The consensus emphasizes a deep love for radio, strong character, and a blend of creativity, curiosity, and collaboration....
Why Labs Need a Napping Room to Help You Work, Rest and Play
The Working Scientist podcast with neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli reveals that true rest—naps, day‑dreaming, and time in nature—activates the brain’s default network, sharpening intelligence, creativity and decision‑making. He warns that overwork now kills roughly 750,000 people annually, a 20% increase since...
The Fisherman’s Wife Threshold
The Fisherman’s Wife Threshold describes the point where accumulating options and resources stops driving progress and begins eroding satisfaction. Drawing on the Grimm fairy tale, Jeff DeGraff explains how endless growth resets baselines, creates friction, and triggers hedonic adaptation. He...
Seven Strengths for an Uncertain World
The article outlines seven developable inner strengths—compassion, flexibility, purpose, gratitude, mindfulness, empowerment, and calm—that help individuals thrive amid uncertainty. It argues that these qualities are not innate traits but neuroplastic skills that can be cultivated through daily practice. The author...
When Being Good at Everything Is Draining You
Tiffany Moon describes the "competence trap," where high‑performing individuals accumulate ever‑greater responsibilities because others rely on their reliability. This hidden overload fuels chronic burnout despite outward success. She links the trap to identity, noting that many equate self‑worth with constant...
Psychology Says Older Adults Who Stay Tech-Savvy Into Their 70s and 80s Aren’t Just ‘Good with Computers’ — They Display...
A meta‑analysis in Nature Human Behaviour of 57 studies covering over 411,000 adults 50+ found regular technology use linked to a 58 % lower risk of cognitive decline. Researchers coined “technological reserve,” arguing that digital engagement provides cognitive challenge, social connection,...
This Bold Trait Is Linked To Higher IQ
A 2015 study published in the Journal of Research in Personality found that students who self‑rated as intellectually arrogant earned higher grades than their more modest peers. The research tracked 103 undergraduates across a semester, linking confidence, extraversion, and a...
'You Feel Forgotten' - the Reality for Boxers After the Fights Stop
The BBC Action Line documentary "The Fight Beyond the Ring" spotlights the post‑career struggles of professional boxers who feel abandoned once the spotlight fades. Many athletes grapple with chronic injuries, mental‑health challenges, and dwindling income after retirement. The film follows...
The Base Model Kindle Is My Secret Weapon Against Doomscrolling - and It's on Sale
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is discounting the base‑model Kindle to $100, a 9% reduction, from March 25‑31, 2026. Writer Nina Raemont explains how she swapped her phone for the e‑reader to curb doomscrolling, using free or library‑rented ebooks. The low‑cost device fits...
The Five Remembrances
The article revisits the five remembrances from the Upajjhatthana Sutta—aging, illness, death, separation, and karmic consequence—and describes how the author uses them in Buddhist chaplaincy work. Personal anecdotes from a hospice setting illustrate how confronting these truths fosters authentic presence...
Do Buffalo Really Run Toward Storms?
The article likens the myth of buffalo running into storms to Lean’s call for confronting problems head‑on. It argues that postponing issue resolution stretches a "problem lead time" and hampers organizational flow. Practical steps such as early swarming, immediate Gemba...
5 Ways Never Taking ‘No’ for an Answer Can Change the World
Dr. Michael Roizen’s career illustrates how relentless persistence can reshape entire industries. By creating the first Chief Wellness Officer role at Cleveland Clinic, he proved that prevention‑first models can slash projected healthcare costs by over a billion dollars. His advocacy...
Evolving Awareness: Drop-In Session
Breathworks is offering a 90‑minute online drop‑in session on May 18, focused on natural, effortless mindfulness. The live Zoom class costs $20 for standard participants and $15 for those meeting a $27.5k‑$31.3k income threshold, with an extra 10% discount for accredited...
So Focused on Who We Want to Become
Leo Babauta argues that relentless focus on a future self blinds us to the strengths we already possess. He suggests honoring our current abilities—curiosity, resilience, creativity—can naturally amplify growth. By recognizing present gifts, individuals boost discipline and reduce the sense...
How Fear of Failure Strangles Your Fundraising — and Your Career
Many organizations prioritize avoiding failure, which hampers fundraising innovation. The article argues that embracing failure is essential because most new ideas start as bad and only through experimentation can successful concepts emerge. It notes that effective fundraising tactics decay over...
‘Wealth Doesn’t Erase Your Problems—It Magnifies Them’: One Serial Entrepreneur’s Brutally Honest Take on Making It
Emily Lyons, a Toronto‑based serial entrepreneur, turned an $80 startup into a multimillion‑dollar event‑staffing firm and luxury dating service. Despite hitting profitability and being named Entrepreneur of the Year, she admits wealth triggered deep‑seated anxiety from a childhood of financial...
Tubi CEO Anjali Sud Shares How to Navigate the Trickiest Leadership Choices
Anjali Sud, CEO of streaming platform Tubi, discussed how leaders can navigate the toughest choices, from balancing risk with innovation to managing uncertainty in a rapidly evolving market. She highlighted the importance of leveraging the creator economy and an ad‑supported...
Inside Reddit: Steve Huffman Gets Candid About Leading the Internet’s Wildest Community
Reddit co‑founder Steve Huffman, now chief executive, sat down with Fast Company to discuss the leadership principles that have guided the platform’s evolution. He highlighted how early experiences as a junior programmer taught him humility and a problem‑solving mindset, and...
The Truth About Being a CEO, According to Alex Cooper
Fast Company’s "The Truth About Leadership" series spotlights Alex Cooper, the former Call Her Daddy host who founded wellness brand Unwell and now serves as its CEO. In a candid video, Cooper strips away corporate buzzwords to describe the day‑to‑day...
Google’s CEO Shares His Leadership Philosophy in an AI World
Google CEO Sundar Pichai outlined his leadership philosophy as the company deepens its AI push. He stresses a dual focus on rapid innovation and responsible, ethical deployment of machine learning. Pichai highlighted internal governance, cross‑team collaboration, and user‑centric design as...
Do You Just Hate Rejection or Do You Have ‘RSD’?
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a neurological condition that triggers severe, physical emotional pain when a person perceives rejection or criticism. It commonly co‑occurs with ADHD, reflecting childhood experiences of heightened scrutiny. In the workplace, RSD can dominate daily interactions,...
The Humiliation Cycle: How Leaders Accidentally Weaponize Their Competition Against Them
Stack ranking, popularized in the 1980s by CEOs like Jack Welch, forces employees into top, middle, and bottom tiers, with the lowest group often dismissed. Despite extensive research showing it harms morale and productivity, many leaders cling to the practice,...
“Too Complicated for People to Understand”
Seth Godin argues that oversimplifying ideas to make them universally understandable can trap innovation in mediocrity. He stresses the need to identify the specific audience that truly cares, rather than diluting concepts for everyone. Complexity isn’t inherently negative; it often...
Psychology Says the Real Reason Being over 60 Is so Hard Isn’t Aging Itself – It’s that Modern Culture Has...
A systematic review links ageism to heightened stress, anxiety, depression, and lower life satisfaction among adults over 60. The study identifies internal factors—pride in one’s age group, optimism, body confidence, and flexible goal‑setting—as buffers against these harms. Parallel qualitative research...
IWD Voices: Miki Shiraishi – ‘Change Must Start with the Consciousness and Actions of Executive Leadership’
Miki Shiraishi argues that Japan’s entrenched corporate mindset must be dismantled, beginning with the consciousness and actions of senior executives. She emphasizes that true workplace equity is not about uniformity but about enabling each individual to leverage their unique strengths....
Beat the Afternoon Slump with These Simple Desk Hacks
A recent UK survey shows 65% of workers suffer a sharp post‑lunch focus drop, often tied to prolonged sitting. Geezers Boxing’s personal trainer Leon Bolmeer recommends six quick desk‑exercises—leg lifts, chair twists, desk push‑ups, seated marches, shoulder shrugs, and calf...
Psychology Says People Who Reach Their 60s without a Large Circle of Friends Aren’t Lonely – They’re the Ones Who...
Recent research published in *Psychology and Aging* shows that older adults maintain smaller social networks but experience higher well‑being than younger people. The reduction comes mainly from dropping peripheral acquaintances, while the number of close friends stays stable. Well‑being is...
11 Ways to Make Leadership Skills Contagious
The article outlines 11 habits that make leadership skills contagious, framing them as "leadership prowess" – a mindset that encourages team growth. It cites a 2022 study showing that leaders who act with curiosity create a safe environment for interpersonal...
Meaning, Mortality, and the Brain: Why Only Some People Become Philosophers
The article highlights a fundamental divide between people who obsess over life’s meaning and those who operate without such existential concerns. It links this split to brain wiring, particularly intolerance of uncertainty, and shows how it influences leadership styles and...
The Homecoming Scenes of History-Making Grandmaster Mayank Chakraborty Say so Much About the Pursuit of Success
Sixteen‑year‑old Mayank Chakraborty became India’s 94th grandmaster and the first from Northeast India, sparking a viral homecoming at Guwahati airport. His mother, a former government gynecologist, left her career to act as his full‑time chaperone, financing travel through modest tournament...
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What's the Psychology Behind Mommy Issues?
The term “mommy issues” describes lingering relational challenges rooted in a child’s early bond with their mother, even though it is not a clinical diagnosis. Psychological frameworks such as Freud’s Oedipus/Electra complexes and Bowlby’s attachment theory link these patterns to...
When Being Polite Undermines You
The article outlines four polite habits—over‑explaining decisions, softening requests, being endlessly available, and taking responsibility for others’ emotions—that unintentionally train others to treat you with less respect. Research shows that multiple justifications dilute the perceived strength of a boundary, while...
Why You Feel Stressed About Far Away Crises — And What To Do About It
The article explains how indirect or secondary trauma arises when people absorb vivid media coverage of distant crises, triggering real stress responses despite physical distance. Studies, such as the PNAS research on the Boston Marathon bombing, show that six or...
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Dealing With Depression After a Breakup
A breakup can evolve from normal heartache into situational depression, often classified as an adjustment disorder with depressed mood. Symptoms may mirror clinical depression, including hopelessness, sleep disturbances, and loss of interest, and can persist for six months to two...
Obedience on Overdrive: How to Soothe Punishment Sensitivity
The article explains punishment sensitivity (PS) as an innate drive to avoid negative outcomes, which can be beneficial for social conformity and self‑improvement. However, when PS is excessively high, it fuels anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and avoidance of healthy risks. Research...
8 Things You’ll Regret Not Letting Go of Sooner in Life
The article identifies eight common attachments—expectations, nostalgia, past mistakes, the urge to change the immutable, a perfect‑path fantasy, comfort zones, inauthentic relationships, and unfinished chapters—that people often regret holding onto. Drawing on 15 years of coaching, the authors argue that...
The Inner Edge: Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI
Marvin Riley, CEO of MES Life Safety, used the 2025 Mindful Leader Summit to showcase a human‑centered leadership model that blends empathy, well‑being, and AI. His Reflection Point program embeds short story discussions into daily work, fostering psychological safety and...
Accountability Is Leadership’s Greatest Weakness
Gallup’s latest survey reveals a stark gap between leaders’ self‑assessment and managers’ views, with both groups rating "create accountability" as the weakest of seven core leadership competencies. Only 30% of managers consider their leaders exceptional at holding teams accountable, yet...
Trump Searches for an Exit Strategy in Iran as $100 Oil Looms over the Midterms
President Trump granted Iran a five‑day extension to resume diplomatic talks, a move that halted a planned strike on Iranian power infrastructure. The announcement sent oil prices tumbling from a recent high of $114 a barrel to around $102, though...
Children Who Grew up in the 1960s without Smartphones, Instant Gratification, or Parental Intervention in Every Conflict Often Display These...
The article argues that children raised in the 1960s, without smartphones, constant supervision, or instant gratification, developed seven core strengths that many modern youths lack. These strengths include comfort with boredom, self‑directed conflict resolution, innate patience, resourcefulness, risk assessment, face‑to‑face...
The Mindfulness of Tidying Up
Shoukei Matsumoto’s excerpt from *Work Like a Monk* frames everyday cleaning as a form of mindfulness rooted in Japanese Buddhist practice. He describes how collective cleaning in schools, temples, and even stadiums reinforces gratitude, presence, and a sacred bond with...
Building a Powerlifting Empire: 5 Counter-Intuitive Lessons From the Origins of EliteFTS
EliteFTS grew from a backyard shed with a single sled and a donated 100‑lb plate into a global strength‑training brand. Founder Dave Tate prioritized logistics, moving to a house with an "invisible door" to streamline shipping and avoid theft. He...
From Workplace Violence-Related Trauma to Quiet Quitting: Occupational Stress and Burnout as Serial Mediators Among Prehospital Emergency Healthcare Workers
A recent Turkish study surveyed 305 prehospital emergency professionals who experienced workplace violence, examining how post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relates to "quiet quitting." The analysis revealed that PTSD does not directly drive withdrawal; instead, it operates through a cascade of...
Say Hello to 10 A.m. Starts. Mark Cuban Says AI Will Cut Your Workday by an Hour—And You’ll Still Get...
Mark Cuban predicts artificial‑intelligence tools will let employees finish work an hour earlier while keeping the same salary. He argues that forward‑thinking firms will formalize a one‑hour‑earlier start, effectively shortening the traditional 9‑to‑5 day. Cuban’s claim builds on his history...