The Nerds Were Right. Math Makes Life Beautiful
...Being curious about the world helps us find solutions to problems by bringing new knowledge to bear on old challenges...
...Being curious about the world helps us find solutions to problems by bringing new knowledge to bear on old challenges...
...Studies show that people remember the beginning of something, and the end of it, the best. The middle of it is recalled a little more hazily...
...If you work on a team, part of your job is to know where the critical path is, and to know when you're on it. The rest of your day is devoted to helping those that are on the path or getting ready for your turn...
...Don’t forget that while these allies are essential to our careers, we also need to serve as allies in others’ careers...
...Room for error is underappreciated and misunderstood...
...Accumulate; don’t react...
...On the other hand, there’s only one way to justify work that’s better than it needs to be: Because you cared enough...
...In theory, money can buy you time...
...the breakdowns of several educational groupings, ranging from high school dropouts to those in the highest education bracket, which is defined as having achieved a master’s, professional, or doctorate degree...
...Every busy person has a pile. That's what makes them busy...
...You don’t know what you don’t know. You know some things about how you want to dispose of your assets after you die. What you may not know is all the case law and legislation that have evolved into your state’s probate code...
...So although many tend to be hard on themselves for eating too many sweets or carbs, the reasons behind such craving aren’t always due to a lack of self-control and might require a deeper look into lifestyle and stressful situations—past and present...
...First and foremost, value other people's time...
...In fact, while hiring a child may not seem like a top-of-mind move for many businesses owners, if you play by the rules, there can be a surprisingly broad array of tax (and other) benefits to doing so...
...5. Actively remove distractions...
...Of the many paths to success, none can be walked alone. A support network is crucial both at and outside work...
...If a decision is reversible, we can make it fast and without perfect information. If a decision is irreversible, we had better slow down the decision-making process and ensure that we consider ample information and understand the problem as thoroughly as we can...
...The second thing you should do is reset your garage door openers so they forget all the old remotes...
...Here’s how neuroscience can help you be an amazing parent...
...In the end, what we really want to do as leaders, whether we’re technically in a leadership position or not, is to create an environment where feedback is shared in a helpful and useful way. The best way to do that besides giving great feedback is volunteering to take some as well...