Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan
Are there downsides to “personality plagiarism”? Why did no one buy the Crayola Crayon Carver? And s
Why have fertility rates dropped so dramatically? Do fathers or mothers get more happiness from pare
Why are women unhappier than men? What can we do to move the needle? And is it better to be happy or
How did Chick-fil-A become the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S.? Why does it serve salad?
Can denial be a healthy way of dealing with the death of a loved one? What do the five stages of gri
What is the relationship between “catastrophizing” and anxiety? How did Angela react when her mother
How have Angie’s views on sleep changed since she wrote her Harvard application essay? Would startin
Is evolution stacked against healthy eating? What policies could increase demand for nutritious food
What’s the difference between people who preserve special things and people who devour them right aw
Why do so many Americans say they’re satisfied with their own lives but upset about the way the coun
What’s the difference between willpower and eagerness? Is there a lifehack that can make you zestier
Is it more important to help society or to help yourself? Does the self-improvement movement do any
How do you know when it’s the right time to retire? What does a “good” retirement look like? And wil
What’s the difference between dispositional optimism and agentic hope? Are there benefits to taking
Can you quantify emotional intelligence? Who should you hire — someone smart, or someone good with p
Why are humans so fascinated by coincidences? What do Carl Jung and an album by The Police have in c
What is the cost of admitting you’re wrong? How can intellectual humility make you more open minded?
How is “negative reinforcement” different from punishment? Could positive reinforcement encourage pr
What’s the connection between conversations about money and financial literacy? Could the taboo agai
Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed
