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The Human Skill AI Can’t Replace
As technology mediates more of our interactions, a former FBI spy catcher says the ability to read people face-to-face is increasingly rare, and…
1 hr ago • Michael Kovnat
How to Escape a Thought Spiral
Rumination feels productive, but Donna Jackson Nakazawa says it's often a stress response that keeps you stuck in the same story.
Jun 23 • Michael Kovnat and Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Why Great Teams Hate Meetings
The highest-performing teams protect focus, eliminate unnecessary meetings, and create the conditions for great work to happen.
Jun 22 • Michael Kovnat
The Ultimate Father’s Day Books for Curious Dads
Whether your dad is navigating the joys of parenthood, seeking fresh adventures, or simply loves learning something new, these six nonfiction books…
Jun 20 • Panio Gianopoulos
The Art of Pacing, in Sports and in Life
Whether it's in soccer, marriage, or business, this week we learned the value of finding your rhythm.
Jun 19 • Michael Kovnat
A Journalist Let AI Run Her Life for a Year. Here's What She Learned.
The hidden cost of outsourcing your thinking — and how to stay in control.
Jun 18 • Michael Kovnat and Joanna Stern
The 100-Year Life Is Coming. Are You Ready for It?
What longer lifespans mean for work, retirement, and the daily choices you make right now.
Jun 17 • Michael Kovnat
Why "Energy Management" Beats Time Management, According to Science
What elite athletes know about energy that the rest of us never learned.
Jun 16 • Michael Kovnat and Elizabeth Svoboda
What Hostage Negotiators Know About Getting What You Want
How tiny favors, clear interests, and a well-timed "no" can transform any negotiation.
Jun 15 • Michael Kovnat and Attia Qureshi
Why We May Not Be Doomed After All
This week, we took a look at how the forces of technology and natural selection may shape a more hopeful future.
Jun 12 • Michael Kovnat
The Marine Veteran Who Says Moral Courage Is Harder Than Physical Courage
Rye Barcott profiles ten lawmakers — five Republicans, five Democrats — who chose the common good over their careers.
Jun 11 • Michael Kovnat
The 3 Habits That Slow Aging, Starting Tonight
Sleep, muscle, and blood sugar are the three levers that control how fast you age. And you can start pulling them today
Jun 10 • Michael Kovnat and Florence Comite MD
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