Why ‘Follow Your Passion’ Is Terrible Advice
Graduation speeches, self-help books and well-meaning therapists preach the gospel of “following your passion.” It is predicated on the belief that if you follow...
What Art Dealers Know and You Don’t
If you want to increase the value of a painting, pay attention to where you hang it.
What makes you fall in love with...
Do “Perfect” People Annoy You?
For all those who live in fear of making a mistake, take heart. Kevan Lee explains:
“Those who never make mistakes are perceived as less...
Gain Time By Giving It Away
Here’s a novel idea that has science to back it up: The best way to feel like you have more time is to give...
Did Your Mother Ever Tell You To Sit Up Straight?
Did your mother ever tell you to sit up straight? Yet again, she was right. In addition to making you look more attractive, feel...
Makeup Mismanagement
Ancient Egyptians used copper, lead and malachite to color and define their faces and kohl to line their eyes. Ancient Greeks used crushed mulberries...