...When certain events need to take place to achieve a desired outcome, we’re overly optimistic that those events will happen. Here’s why we should temper those expectations...

...According to the theory of relativity, an object can in fact never reach the speed of light, because by then its mass would have become infinite, and by the equivalence of mass and energy, it would have taken an infinite amount of energy to get it there. This is the reason that any normal object is forever confined by relativity to move at speeds slower than the speed of light. Only light, or other waves that have no intrinsic mass, can move at the speed of light...

...You can figure out who’s reading the book because they’ve got something at stake and who’s simply wasting time...

...and toss in bacon!...

...Setting short-term, realistic goals has been shown to start a reinforcing mechanism of success and happiness, provided these goals fit with our values and aren’t imposed on us by others...

...early mornings are the time when they have the most control of their schedules...

...All change brings opportunity. Some change gives us the opportunity to pause and ask what we can do better. How can we better connect to what has proven to be important? Connection is not an abstract intellectual exercise, but an experience that orients us to the values that provide us direction. If you look for opportunities in line with your values, you will be able to see a path through the fear and uncertainty guided by the light that is hope...

...There is no good life without study and practice and wisdom. Don’t find the time. Make the time. You’re not too busy...

...The discipline is to invest one time in getting your workflow right instead of paying a penalty for poor digital hygiene every single day...

...your job as a decision-maker is to figure out two things: (1) What do I already know that will make my guess more educated? (2) What can I find out that will make my guess more educated?...

...When you really learn something, you give yourself a tool to use for the rest of your life. The more you know, the fewer surprises you will encounter, because most new things will connect to something you already understand...

...Yes, you can buy just a turkey breast for this recipe...

...There is ample evidence that giving someone else a boost, whether giving compliments or expressing gratitude, has a mood-lifting effect and contributes to well-being. This means that everyone benefits — givers and receivers alike...

...Downstream actions react to problems once they’ve occurred. Upstream efforts aim to prevent those problems from happening...

...Quite simply, each new innovation or idea opens up the possibility of additional innovations and ideas. At any time, there are limits to what is possible, yet those limits are constantly expanding...

...Like so many things, the order is not optional...

...An analysis of three large, well-known heart disease studies found drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee was associated with decreased heart failure risk. Drinking decaffeinated coffee did not have the same benefit and may be associated with an increased risk for heart failure...

...putting self first, wanting to be liked rather than to lead, making decisions reluctantly, elevating harmony above productive argument, and not trusting subordinates...

...There are also times for asking, “If I spend this dollar, where is the highest-leverage place to spend it?” instead of, simply, “How can I avoid spending this dollar?”...

...For a little spice, you can add either dried or fresh chiles...