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Living on Purpose
The New York Times: My late father had a longtime friend, a retired kosher butcher, who lived down the hall in their South Jersey apartment building. Past 90, Manny was older and frailer than my
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Science Behind Driving Behavior, Aptitude Explored in New Blog
For every law-abiding motorist, there is another driver who is breaking the speed limit and cutting off other drivers in traffic. For every person who easily follows driving directions to reach a destination, there are
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Little Boxes of Decision Avoidance
The New Yorker: Life would be easier if everything you needed were sent to you in a box. A few months ago, I subscribed to Quinciple, a service that sends me a box of groceries
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‘Self Talk’: When Talking to Yourself, the Way You Do It Makes a Difference
The Wall Street Journal: Do you ever talk to yourself? Be honest. Researchers say talking to yourself, out loud, is more common than many of us might care to admit. Psychologists call it “self talk” and
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Throwback Thursday: The Psychology Behind its Success
CNN: FORTUNE — I archive dive almost every Thursday, searching for the perfect photograph: a shot from one of college’s many Ugly Sweater parties; my best friend and I, 20 pounds lighter, grinning at prom
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You Don’t Know What You’re Saying
Scientific American If you think you know what you just said, think again. People can be tricked into believing they have just said something they did not, researchers report this week.The dominant model of how
