...most of what children learn isn’t taught explicitly. It’s much easier to raise a better child after you’ve put in the time to be a better you...

...The more constrained and repetitive a challenge, the more likely it will be automated, while great rewards will accrue to those who can take conceptual knowledge from one problem or domain and apply it in an entirely new one...

...People who have chosen to be high performers. Doctors, athletes, programmers and leaders who choose to make a ruckus understand that continuous learning is at the heart of what they’ll need to do...

...When we consume information that doesn’t expire or expires slowly; is very detailed; and we spend time thinking about it not passing the buck, we can match patterns. This is how you learn to see what other people are missing. The longer you do this, the more advantage you get...

...A brief reminder that those thoughts in your head aren’t always accurate and don’t have to be obeyed can affect us powerfully. It changes our relationship with the Inner Critic. We can more easily ignore it and do what we set out to do — even when it hurts...

...Good strategic thinkers always have an advantage over people who don’t take the time to do the thinking in advance...

...Evaluate opportunities, not based on whether they are “right” or “perfect” for your long-term goals but based on whether you’ll gain something now that will be useful later. Specifically, think about three criteria: will the job you’re considering offer experience, credibility, or income?...

...Perfect for post-holiday mornings when the kitchen is the last place you want to be but you do want a hot dish to serve your whole family...

...Ultimately, the key point is that a QDRO offers some flexibility in planning strategies for both the Participant and the Alternate Payee. While the Shared Payment method must be used if the Participant has already begun payments when the QDRO is implemented, either the Shared Payment or Separate Interest strategy can be chosen if the QDRO is implemented before pension benefits begin...

...The world is not a collection of things, it is a collection of events...

...We are happy to take a tiny slice off the thing that’s being shared, but we hesitate to open the bag...

...Remember: building resilience starts with setting aside these cognitive breaks and letting your batteries fully recharge...

...If you're signing up for employer-provided benefits, don't just re-up for last year's choices...

...True recovery requires nurturing a recovery mind-set—one that fully honors the body’s need to recuperate and senses when it’s time to chill...

...Emotion-coaching is not a panacea. It doesn’t have Harry Potter magic powers to turn your little devil into a little angel. There will still be outbursts. You’ll still need discipline and limits. But with time it’ll build a tighter bond with your child and help them develop a skill that will benefit them the rest of their life...

...We tested this several times and found that a bit more broth and a bit more attention during the cooking will prevent scorching on the bottom. Even if it scorches, though, think of it as adding texture to the dish...

...Addressing portfolio problem spots often involves a tax bill; here's how to avoid paying extra and possibly even save...

...When you ask questions, just sit back and listen. Be interested, don't try to be interesting...

...Each of our paths to stillness will be unique, but the outcome will be the same: quiet, strength, insight, peace, happiness. Most of all, we will be surprised to learn that the stillness we sought is not found outside us but within us. It’s been ours all along...

...Here are some of trouble spots that have the potential to catch retirees off guard...