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Tag: psychology
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?
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 ...
What Changed Your Mind?
The most important mind-changers aren't nuggets you'll note in a TED talk or even lessons you'll learn from a book. They're experiences that change who you are.
Time Is The Real Bottom Line
The familiar expression “time is money” has it almost exactly backwards. The bottom-line value isn’t money; it’s quality time.
Why Do We Keep So Much Stuff?
Keep less. Delete more. Live better.
What Metrics Should We Use to Measure Success?
Metrics are powerful tools, but they often miss crucial truths.
What I Learned from the Teen Psychologist
In 1987, my parents sent me to a teen psychologist. Here's how that encounter went.
Verbing the Serenity Prayer
If you're in a tough spot, the serenity prayer can help--even if you don't believe in praying.