Life Gets (a Lot) Better When You Stop Giving a F*ck | The Mission

It is human nature to want to be liked and accepted, hence the insane pursuit of conformity. But you can make a conscious effort to stop giving a damn; to let yourself free. It’s a skill that needs to be practiced, like any...

Secrets Of The Most Productive People: 2016 | Fast Company

"No is the most powerful word in the English language. Saying no to something means you’re able to say yes to something else that may be more important. I’ve had to do a lot of self-coaching to learn to say,

How to Write Email with Military Precision | HBR

In the military, a poorly formatted email may be the difference between mission accomplished and mission failure. During my active duty service, I learned how to structure emails to maximize a mission’s chances....

How to Stay Mentally Strong During Life's Toughest Challenges | Inc.

Whether you're dealing with a serious health problem, or you're faced with a financial crisis, tough times are inevitable. And it's during those tough times that your mental strength will be tested.

How to be a Good Listener: The Experts' Guide | Life and Style | The Guardian

“Giving advice is not listening, and often it’s not helpful,” Pam adds. “It shuts people down. If you feel a responsibility to fix your friend’s problems, relinquish it.”

3 Proven Rituals That Will Make You Motivated | Barking Up The Wrong Tree

You know what you’re supposed to be doing… but you’ve come down with a really bad case of “I-don’t-feel-like-it.” You just don’t have any motivation. Ever feel like that? Well, you’re not alone…

Here's How Much Work Your Brain Can Handle Before Needing a Break | Business Insider

The 8-hour workday is an outdated and ineffective approach to work. If you want to be as productive as possible, you need to let go of this relic and find a new approach..

How To Make Quantum Leaps Personally And Professionally | The Mission

In 1978, Ellen Langer, a Harvard psychologist performed an important study. She gave houseplants to two groups of nursing-home residents. One group was told they were responsible for keeping the plant....

Why The Simple Life is Not Just Beautiful, it’s Necessary | Aeon

The good life is the simple life. Among philosophical ideas about how we should live, this one is a hardy perennial; from Socrates to Thoreau, from the Buddha to Wendell Berry, thinkers have been peddling it for more than two....

How a Genius Is Different from a Really Smart Person | Nautilus

The most intelligent two percent of people in the world. These are the people who qualify for membership in Mensa, an exclusive international society open only to people who score at or above the 98th percentile...