It’s only human to look down on others. But it’s hard to move onward or upward when you’re looking downward.
On Rewriting History
It's crucial to distinguish between the actual facts of the past and the stories we tell about them in the present. It’s also crucial to recognize that both are driving forces of the future.
You Can Stand on Your Head that Long
We’re all feeling cooped up and anxious and, yes, already a little bored. So what would my mother say?
Love and Wisdom
Love is wiser than wisdom. Wisdom knows more than knowledge. Knowledge counts more than data.
From the Inside Out and the Outside In
We humans understand each other asymmetrically. But that's a good enough place to start.
The Convertible Time Hypothesis
In any human life, there are basically three types of time: inherently good times, inherently bad times, and ...
Keep Bending Toward Justice and Truth
Some simple things you can do to make the world better.
Practice Your Art (Whatever It Is)
Dear Daughters, Here’s one of my pet theories: Every person has at least one art. And regularly spending time on your art is hugely important, for adults as much as for children. “I don’t know,” you may say. “I don’t really think of myself as artistic.” Trust me, you are, though it’s possible you haven’t …
Cheating Success
Real success is about building a better self, which is why you really can't cheat at it.
Living with the Never-Ending Litany of Need
Having a long to-do list has its pros and cons.
