Do You Owe It To The World To Share Your Failures?
When you fail, do you owe it to anyone else to share the story? I say, “yes, you do.” But, to get to that answer, you have to think about success and failure a little differently than you’re used to.
Stimulus Error: 19th Century Psychology Can Unlock Endless Opportunity In Your Life
You can thank Wundt and Titchener for making introspection useful. But you can thank yourself for using it to make yourself happier.
Bystander Effect: If You Need Help, You’d Better Ask For It
We all modify our behavior to fit in with others. This is a good thing… until it isn’t.
Game Show Mechanics: Why It’s Better To Change Your Mind Often Than Stick To A Plan
Whatever it is you might be working on, new information that comes along in the process should change the decisions you make.
[How To] Travel Without Burning Out Or Getting Bored
Make travel a regular event that’s satisfying—not stressful or boring—simply by using psychology to change how you think about it.
If You’re Going To Compare Yourself To Others, Do It Like This
If comparing yourself to others makes you feel bad, you may just be doing it wrong.
The #1 Reason To Mourn The Loss Of Robin Willams
I didn’t need to meet Robin for my life to have been better for him being here. He harnessed his talent in a way that helped me from afar. When he appeared on a screen somewhere, my life—however it was at them time—was better, if only for a moment. And that was because of him.
The Psychology Of Never-Ending Willpower
New and mounting research shows what actually controls your ability to not eat that cupcake or get that tedious task done does depend on willpower depletion… but you get to decide how much willpower you have. And you can choose to have enough to last all day, every day.
When In Doubt, Take Action? Not Always…
Taking big actions during times of uncertainty can be the right approach, but perhaps only when the risk of loss is both great and immediate.
Sample Rate: How The Fast Food Industry Hooks You (And How To Reclaim Your Diet)
The fast food industry relies on this psychological trick to keep you coming back. But you can turn it around on them.