Changing behavior- be it yours or somebody else’s- can be a difficult task, but notable psychologists have conducted hundreds of experiments that show getting someone to say “yes” may be a lot simpler than we think.
4 Science-Backed Strategies to Create the Perfect End to Your Workday
If you actually want to feel satisfied when you end your workday then incorporate these easy and healthy habits into your routine.
How TED Made Me a Better Conference Attendee
In April 2018, I attended my very first TED conference. I had been to several TEDx events, but these events don’t even begin to compare to the “real thing”. My mind was of course blown by many amazing talks, including Frances Frei’s talk about creating trust, Dylan Marron’s talk about turning online hate into positive […]
The Truth About Failure: Why It’s Not All Good
Failure is the new black. In many fast-growing technology companies, if you are not failing, then you may as well pack your bags and go home. Conferences and events around the world are now dedicated to sharing stories of failure. Failure fetishists are all around us, eager to fail, and eager to hear about others […]
Why You Need To Stop Eating Lunch At Your Desk
I used to be the anti-role model for lunch. Everyday, I would get my lunch out of the office fridge, bring it to my desk, open up Gmail, and check my emails while eating lunch. Efficiency, right? Wrong. Turns out there are many problems with eating lunch at your desk, and there is such a […]
Are You Addicted to Distractions? Here are Three Ways to Break Your Addiction
It’s 10am and you are at your desk with a mug of coffee. You don’t have a meeting scheduled so you figure it’s a good time to start work on writing that report that you have been putting off. The report is critical for moving your most important project forward and securing more funding. It […]