Why pessimism sounds smart
...Pessimists sound smart. Optimists make money...
...Pessimists sound smart. Optimists make money...
...Persistent, gentle pressure almost always outperforms sudden, violent blows...
...If you don’t realize that you have power, you might not be able to exercise it...
...We’re just bags of chemicals. And as a manager we need to get these bags of chemicals to “click”...
...“I’ll remember it later.” I’ll confess, I rarely do...
...A simple formula for success...
...“Our microbes turn around and reward us when we feed them fiber. They create short-chain fatty acids, which optimize our immune systems. [But] 97% of Americans are not getting adequate supply of fiber in their diet. And that’s creating issues for us"...
...Having this collection of personal templates in place helps me stay more focused, balanced, self-aware, context-aware, and in-control of my workflow on a daily basis...
...If you’re downsizing in retirement or cleaning out a loved one’s home after they die, the daunting business of sifting through a lifetime of possessions can be complicated...
...If you’re suffering because of a low credit score, there are ways to boost it—including by just paying your rent...
...Good pizza is rare, even though the method to create it is well known...
...The person who says he knows what he thinks but cannot express it usually does not know what he thinks...
...The obvious benefit to working quickly is that you’ll finish more stuff per unit time. But there’s more to it than that. If you work quickly, the cost of doing something new will seem lower in your mind. So you’ll be inclined to do more...
...If productivity is useful work created by time or money, it’s worth thinking about what we mean by ‘useful’...
...You were told that choosing a lane would lead to clarity, but all it seems to be leading to is a healthy serving of existential angst...
...Ice dams are the result of a freeze-and-thaw cycle when there’s snow on your roof, and they suck. They can cause damage to your roof and gutters, and in the worst scenarios they can even damage your home’s structure. But there are things you can (and should) do to prevent and mitigate ice dams...
...If your landlord won't budge on the rent, try negotiating these perks instead...
...There’s no harm in appealing: any college that has admitted your student wants them to attend, and asking for more money won’t change that. Your odds of success will be better if you understand both the type of aid you’re being offered and the process for appealing...
...The Beatles famously sang, 'Money can't buy me love,' but married couples who manage their finances together may love each other longer, according to new research...
...Add this homemade portable air purifier to your COVID-prevention tool kit this winter...