And reach 681,022 readers. — “So you want to be an author now?” my dad said when I told him I’d quit my teaching job to become a writer. He looked skeptical. I felt empathy for his doubts. I doubted my plan as well as he did. It was May 2020, and I had spent…

These resources can help you expand your brain. — “Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life,” Mortimer J. Adler said. I disagree. Books don’t magically make you live the good life. You can read a book a week without changing at all. Reading doesn’t help you per se — it’s reading the right books…

How to use this simple principle for you. — Books give you access to the smartest brains on our planet. And learning from the greatest thinkers and doers is your fast track to health, wealth, and wisdom. Yet, reading per se doesn’t elevate your life. You can read 52 books a year without changing at all. Social climber Dale…

Unlock the power of your mind. — Have you ever found yourself trapped in the frustrating cycle of trying to “think even harder” to crack complex problems, only to be left empty-minded and no closer to a solution? If so, you’re not alone. Many people don’t know that our brains operate in two distinct modes of thinking…

AI-powered discovery to reduce bias and contribute to a more inclusive society. — What if you could step into a nature library filled with people from all corners of the earth, sharing tales that make you awe? That’s what a diverse bookshelf feels like. But as I discovered, my own library was more like a monologue than the global conversation I’d imagined it…

Marcelo Peterlini’s insights into cultivating authentic bonds. — Have you ever felt lonely in a room full of people? Three years ago, I was at a party, surrounded by familiar faces — the sound of laughter echoing, but inside, I felt utterly alone. It’s this feeling, this deep yearning for connection, that Marcelo, the program director of the…

Including templates, you can copy. — Leveraging ChatGPT for learning is the most meaningful skill this year for lifelong learners. But it’s too hard to find resources to master it. As a learning science nerd, I’ve explored hundreds of prompts over the past months. Most of the advice doesn’t go beyond text summaries and multiple-choice testing. …

Here’s how movement and learning are connected. — Have you ever wondered why you remember things better when moving, like taking a walk or pacing around your room? You likely know that physical activity has many benefits for you; it can help battle depression, improves overall physical health, and lowers the risk of dying from several causes. But…

A science-backed method that works even on busy days. — Have you ever wondered why some of your notes seem to disappear into a void while others stick like superglue? The secret to effective note-taking lies in how you’re taking them. Note-taking is a skill that can help you become more efficient while studying, working, and learning. As a learning…