What Makes Some People More Successful Than Others?
What makes some people more successful than others? Top network scientists have an answer. They found that half of the difference in career success is due to one variable.
Journalist Michael Simmons explains:
The bottom line?...
Choral Fixation: The Power of Group Singing
In the United States alone, more than 23 million adults sing in groups every week. Why? Because there’s a direct link between music and mood, so much so that there’s a whole branch of...
Marry Someone Smarter Than You Are
Entrepreneur Jim Rohn famously said,
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.
While I am not convinced by the math behind this statement, I wholeheartedly believe we are influenced,...
What Makes a Good Doctor?
“I don’t care if she’s nice. I just care that she’s the best.” My patient’s internist was retiring and he was eager to find a new one. Like most people, he relied on credentials and reputation to...
Why We Love Talking About Ourselves
People just love to talk. We communicate with each other all day long through text messages, emails, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions. Language is a powerful communication tool that enables us to connect, to...
Why to Care About Sharing
Does chocolate taste better when shared? Absolutely, and research backs it up. Sharing an experience with another intensifies it. According to the study’s lead researcher, Erica Boothby of Yale University:
When people are paying attention...