A Solution to the College Debt Crisis (Newsletter 052)
Because of the intense societal pressure pushing kids to go to college, among high school graduates aged 16 to 24, around 70% are enrolled in college. But did you know that fully 40% of them never complete their degree?
How's Your Moral Hygiene? (Newsletter 050)
When it comes to achieving good health, people have followed physical hygiene practices for over a century with good results, dietary hygiene practices for half that time with decidedly mixed results, and mental hygiene practices for a few decades with promising results.
Americans Already Work Two Extra Full-Time Jobs
No matter what we are doing, we are now typically simultaneously consuming media in some form.
What the Heck Were they Thinking? (Newsletter 049)
Although it's true we sometimes learn from our own mistakes, it's considerably less embarrassing to use other people's screwups for our teachable moments.
When Suffering Is A Good Thing (Newsletter 047)
When we strive and struggle, when we push beyond our comfort zones, we learn what we can do. In contrast, we do not learn any useful limits sitting on our couches.
Going Nowhere Fast
Hey airlines, newsflash: we only fly when we have absolutely no alternative. You make the U.S. Postal Service look well run.
What I Learned From Judging ... And Being Judged (Newsletter 044)
If you want to be happy in life, there is only one comparison you should ever make.
No One Cares As Much As You Do (Newsletter 043)
Your ambitions exceed your abilities not because of any failing on your part, but because everyone is focused on their own priorities.
Why Aren't More Pharma Companies Non-Profits? (Newsletter 042)
Is it possible for a company's successful pursuit of long-term profitability to create incentives that are harmful for their customers and for society as a whole?
Who Are The Most Cost-Effective Employees? (Newsletter 039)
It is economically rational for companies to consider their total costs when hiring and promoting employees.
