Don’t Choke: How to Conquer Paralysis by Analysis
It’s one thing to achieve mastery. It is quite another to be able to perform under pressure. Psychologist Sian Beilock, author of Choke: What...
20 Secrets of Successful Students
1. Find the right roommate
Find a smart roommate. A Dartmouth study shows that a studious roommate’s habits have a positive effect on the less studious roommate’s...
A Brazen Way to Get an ‘A’
The following was reportedly a bonus question on a University of Arizona Chemistry midterm:
“Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?”
Here is...
Dress for Success: Is There a Link Between Red Sneakers and Performance?
What would you think if your lawyer showed up to a meeting in sweatpants? Or your doctor rocked a tank top and ripped jean shorts...
Ask ‘What’s Strong’ Not ‘What’s Wrong’
The types of questions we ask so often determine the answers we find. Using a flashlight analogy, we have a choice about where we...
Is Sitting the New Smoking?
Scientists estimate that most people over the age of 12 spend the majority of their time—at least 8 to 10 hours a day—sitting down. All of this...