The Goldilocks Rule of Sales
The idea of a life in sales can have a greasy connotation, summoning the mental image of a slick insurance or car salesman pitching you...
Facing Victory: Inside the Brain of a Chess Champion
Susan Polgar is considered a chess genius; at 21, she was the first woman in the world to become a Grandmaster. Her chess skills are so...
The Marx Brothers: Princes of Practice
When we think of legends of comedy, the Marx Brothers might come to mind. In the years leading up to World War II, they were the toast of...
If It Ain't Broke...Practice Breaking It
Swimmer Michael Phelps, now retired, is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes of all time. Of his 22 medals, 18 are gold. Phelps...
Tricking Your Brain To a Better Life
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between a virtuoso like Ray Charles and the guy putting in his piano set at your local...
How to Not Eat a Marshmallow (Willpower Part Two)
In last week’s post, we learned how Walter Mischel’s famous marshmallow test demonstrated that preschoolers with a willpower strategy...