I Will Give You a Talisman.Making critical life decisions is never easy. The world keeps changing. We keep changing. The constraints of our circumstances, our…Jul 30, 2020Jul 30, 2020
Making the most of social media while maintaining your sanity.If you’re anything like me you were reconsidering how to minimize your usage of social media long before Cal Newport published his piece in…Nov 20, 2016Nov 20, 2016
What to tell your students the day after the 2016 election.“The Arc of the Moral Universe Is Long, But It Bends Toward Justice”Nov 9, 2016Nov 9, 2016
Tough problem? Take one step.To find a solution to a problem you first you have to believe a solution exists. Sometimes that’s hard to do, especially if it’s a…Sep 24, 2016Sep 24, 2016
Inspiration and Motivation: Why you need both.Throughout history creative people from all domains have described the inspirations and muses that have helped fuel their creative fires…Sep 23, 2016Sep 23, 2016
Gratitude in the face of difficulty: A few insights from practice and researchPRACTICEMay 22, 20161May 22, 20161
What are your conditions of life satisfaction?What are the non-negotiable conditions for your happiness and well-being? What do your life, your family, your body, your work, your sex…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Personalized Feedback: The Key to Rapid and Effective LearningBrain science is incredibly encouraging, especially for someone like me who is now over 50. Specifically, the work on neuroplasticity in…Apr 22, 20161Apr 22, 20161
