A Secret to Rise Above Microstress

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Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda, and What People Actually Regret

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Really It's Okay, You Can Say No.

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We Can Have Unified Voices in Divided Times

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We Actually Can't Stand Cruelty

Here's a common scene: The grown-ups are upstairs chatting, maybe…

Parachuting Beavers and Other Oddities of Innovation

So a couple weeks ago, I boarded a flight to Missoula, Montana.…

Bring Back the Hang: Creating Meaningful Connections in an Unplanned World

One of my most enduring college memories is the hang time—hours…

What if We Are Actually Hard-Wired for Kindness and Compassion?

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You Can Only Do Something You Can First Imagine Doing

When author Neil Gaiman writes, he sits at a desk with a beautiful…

Why a Micro-Adventure Can Be Just as Thrilling

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Overcome Adversity Without Fighting It

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Let's Stop Telling Each Other How Busy We Are

“If you're racing to the next moment, what happens to the moment…

Be Who You Needed When You Were Younger

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Oh, There You Are!

David Sedaris wanted to quit smoking. So he moved to Japan for…

If There Are No Monsters in the Closet, Why Am I Still Afraid?

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Every Big Thing You Have Ever Done Required This

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Better Questions Build Friendships

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Why Successful People Don't Focus on Success

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Think of Conversation as Travel

Within every individual, there is an entire world within them,…

It's OK, You Should Ask. They Will Say Yes.

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